Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet cake is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 1900s. The use of red food coloring in the cake was originally a reaction to the chemical reaction between the cocoa powder and buttermilk, which gave the cake a reddish hue.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, 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: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
4. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, vinegar, and baking soda. Add the buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
7. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
8. Enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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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.