Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Icing
These easy to make red velvet cupcakes are definitely a crowd pleaser for all events. They are perfect for this 4th of July!
Ingredients
| For the cupcakes: | ||
| Unsalted butter | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (softened at room temperature) | |
| Granulated sugar | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Egg | 1 Large | |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Gel paste food coloring | 2 Tablespoon (add more if necessary) | |
| Buttermilk/½ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar mixed together and set aside for a bit | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| All purpose flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (lus 2 tbsp extra) | |
| Baking soda | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Vinegar | 1/2 Tablespoon | |
| Colored sugar | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (for garnishing) | |
| Crumbled cake | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (for garnishing) | |
| For the frosting: | ||
| Cream cheese | 8 Ounce (225g, at room temperature) | |
| Unsalted butter | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (soft at room temperature) | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Confectioners' sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 1/2 Tablespoon |
Directions
GETTING READY:
Preheat oven to 350°F/ 180°C.
Line cupcake trays with liners.
MAKING:
In a bowl, combine cake flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and whisk well.
In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla extract and beat well to combine.
Add cocoa, salt and mix well. Add food coloring and stir well.
Add flour and buttermilk alternatively in small batches. Add baking soda, vinegar and mix well.
Scoop equal quantities of batter into cupcake liners and fill 3/4th of liners.
Pop into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Once done, allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
For frosting, blend cream cheese, butter, vanilla and mix well until smooth.
Add confectioners’ sugar and beat for 2-3 minutes until stiff peaks. Add lime juice and stir well.
Frost the cupcakes with prepared frosting.
Garnish with colored sugar or crumbled cupcake.
SERVING:
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 301Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15 g23.1%
Saturated Fat 9 g45%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 130 mg5.42%
Total Carbohydrates 39 g13%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 27 g
Protein 4 g8%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
