Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet cupcakes are believed to have originated in the United States during the early 1900s. The red color is traditionally achieved through a reaction between natural cocoa powder and acidic ingredients like buttermilk and vinegar.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

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: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a small bowl, mix the red food coloring and cocoa powder to form a paste. Add the paste to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the flour, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix in the vanilla extract.
6. In a separate small bowl, combine the vinegar and baking soda. Add this mixture to the batter and mix until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
11. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

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.