Red Velvet Cupcake

Red velvet cupcakes are believed to have originated during the Victorian era, when the reaction between acidic buttermilk and cocoa powder resulted in a reddish hue.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Red Velvet Cupcake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1.5 tbsp Cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp Red food coloring
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1 tsp White vinegar
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a cupcake tin.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the cocoa powder and red food coloring.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, vanilla extract, baking soda, vinegar, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the cupcake tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 24g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.