Aromatic Red Velvet Cupcakes
Aromatic Red Velvet Cupcakes are an irresistible dessert that combines rich cocoa and vanilla flavors with a striking red hue, making them perfect for any occasion. Topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, these delightful cupcakes are not only beautiful but also a joy to share. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon treat, these cupcakes promise to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg