Red Velvet Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red velvet cake is believed to have originated in the United States during the Victorian era. The vibrant red color and rich flavor make it a popular choice for special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Red Velvet Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, white vinegar, and baking soda. Add this mixture to the batter along with the salt. Mix until well combined.
5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
8. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
9. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
10. Optional: Decorate with sprinkles or additional red velvet crumbs.
11. Let the cupcakes rest for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 28g

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.