Description
Moist and fluffy Red Velvet Cupcakes with classic cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration. This easy red velvet cupcakes recipe uses buttermilk, cocoa, and vinegar for the iconic flavor and soft texture. A bakery-style treat made right at home!
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and red food coloring.
4. Mix in the buttermilk and vinegar until smooth.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in parts, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
7. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
8. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula. Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
These cupcakes are freezer-friendly—just store unfrosted and wrap tightly.
Use gel food coloring for more vibrant color without altering the texture.
Make sure ingredients like buttermilk and eggs are room temperature for a better batter mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg