Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting - Recipe

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RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM
CHEESE FROSTING

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with cupcake papers.

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

In a large bowl, gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled.

Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 pound cream cheese, softened
1 stick (1/4 lb) butter
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
*Fresh Strawberries or Raspberry if you like*

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth. Add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy.

Garnish a fresh raspberry or strawberry. Frost the cupcakes with a butter knife or pipe it on with a big star tip.

Submitted by: Kyasha Campbell

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

· Sep 20 · #109487

Myrattia Trody (United States) says:

This recipe is a great one. I add an additional 2 tsp. of cocoa powder and 2 tbsp. of vanilla jello pudding powder for added moisture. Everybody loves these, it's a bit hit and always requested!!

· Jul 19 · #105197

Carolyn (Texas) says:

It tasted good but it didn't have a very sweet taste despite all the sugar. I didn't have time to make the frosting though.

· Jun 13 · #102674

DaniS (Ohio) says:

I love this recipe!!! I was worried it would need a frosting or something but it does not! Perfect served with strawberries :) the 1 dozen recipe made over twice as many and had to make more cream cheese filling... which was not a problem

· Jan 8 · #90715

Kayla (Missouri) says:

These cupcakes were absolutely amazing, and the frosting to!!!!!!! I think almost anyone will love them u have to be crazy not to:)!!!!!!!

· Dec 23 · #88893

Amy smith (Illinois) says:

! THESE CUPCAKES ARE THE BEST THING EVER! They are perfect for parties, gifts, and just enjoying. i gave them at my kids party and they were a great touch! i also gave them to my husband and he took them to the office, they were so good! YUMMM!

· Dec 23 · #88889

Cooker400 (Illinois) says:

OMG, talk about DEVINE! These cakes are moist, delicious, and a HUGE hit with my family. This is my fave recipe, and this is my fave thing to make! Everyone who is reading this comment, or reading the recipe, MAKE IT! You will NOT be disappointed, I promise. YUM YUM YUM! NOM NOM NOM! YAYYYYY! Iluurrrvvvee these cakes SO MUCH!

· Aug 22 · #76523

Rhonda (California) says:

I love red velvet cake but am allergic to red dye. Can some one tell me how to use beet juice?

· Aug 12 · #75725

Laura (Maryland) says:

Seem a bit oily to me...may want to cut back somewhat

· Jul 20 · #73800

Tara (British Columbia) says:

Red Velvet Cupcakes are my favorite type of cupcakes. I love them and they are super easy to make! But if you don't have buttermilk you can easily substitute sour cream or plain yogurt.

· Jun 28 · #71961

Sabiha Alibhai (Kenya) says:

Really good recipe! I love red velvet cupcakes and so does my family! Helped me in my time of need...... Thnx

· Feb 16 · #61846

Secret (South Carolina) says:

The taste is absolutely amazing, I added just a tiny bit of butter-flavored Crisco for a kick :) enjoy.

· Feb 11 · #61455

Kasi (Ohio) says:

YUMMY!

· Jan 9 · #58276

Donna (New York) says:

Red Velvet cupcakes are delicious and easy to make

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