Red Velvet Ladybug Cupcakes

Red velvet cake originated in the United States in the early 1900s and was initially made with beets, which gave it its distinctive red color.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Red Velvet Ladybug Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 50 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
• 2 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Black gel food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake 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 granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
4. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, vinegar, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture alternately to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and 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 separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
7. Pipe a small dot of black gel food coloring onto the center of each cupcake to create the ladybug's head. Pipe a line down the center of the cupcake and add two curved lines on either side to create the ladybug's body.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

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.