Red Velvet Cupcakes: Decadent Treats for Home Baking Bliss
Indulge in the rich, velvety taste of red velvet cupcakes, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a cream cheese frosting, soften cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- The food coloring can be adjusted to achieve your desired shade of red.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: red velvet cupcakes, baking, dessert