Red Velvet Cupcakes
These easy Red Velvet Cupcakes are moist, tender, and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Servings 12
Calories 309kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons red gel food coloring
For the frosting:
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ⅛ cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F and line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- To prepare the cupcake batter, take a large bowl and add vegetable oil, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and mix until well incorporated. Then add in the sugar and mix well.
- To the same mixture, add sour cream, vinegar, buttermilk, and food color. Mix well.
- In another bowl, add the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) and mix well.
- Add the dry mix (in 2-3 batches) to the already prepared wet mixture and ensure a consistent mix.
- Evenly fill each liner (up to 2/3rd) with the batter.
- Bake for 15-18 mins or till a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- For the frosting, take a bowl, add in all the ingredients and beat with an electric hand mixer for 4-5 mins until the frosting becomes light and airy. Decorate as you like!
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg