Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe
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- Cupcakes Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 –2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup neutral oil or melted butter
- ½ cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp plain vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A few drops red food coloring optional
- 1 tsp baking soda or powder
- Pinch of salt
- Frosting Ingredients
- 200 g soft cream cheese
- 100 g soft butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar with oil/butter, add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Gradually add dry mix and buttermilk mixture until smooth. Stir in red coloring if using.
- Add vinegar and fold gently. Fill liners ¾ full.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until tops spring back. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy.
Notes
Optional: Add jam inside, natural coloring, or sprinkles for decoration