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Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Funny story: My grandma loved Red Velvet cake.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 444 kcal

Ingredients

For the cupcakes

  • 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp. red food coloring
  • 1 tsp. white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 tsp. cocoa powder

For the frosting

  • 2 – 8oz. pkgs. cream cheese
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine well until smooth.
  5. Line a muffin tin with cupcake papers and fill each one about 2/3 full with batter.
  6. Bake in oven for 18-20 minutes – test with a toothpick for doneness.
  7. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
  8. FROSTING: Mix cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together until smooth.
  9. Add the powdered sugar in small increments, on low speed and beat until incorporated – increase the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy.
  10. Frost cupcakes with a knife of pastry bag.
Nutrition Facts
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 56mg19%
Sodium 280mg12%
Potassium 63mg2%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 529IU11%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.