- Level: Easy
- Yield: 48 mini cupcakes or 24 standard cupcakes
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 48 servings): Calories 181, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 22 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 16 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 101 mg
- Total Time: 1 hr 35 min
- Preparation Time: 15 min
- Resting Time: 1 hr
- Baking Time: 20 min
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe below)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup (or 2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line mini muffin pans with 48 liners or standard pans with 24 liners. Get ready to create bakery-worthy treats that will steal the show!
- Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt into a bowl. In another, whisk eggs and oil. Mix buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla in a cupthese bold flavors promise that iconic red velvet magic.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the egg bowl, starting and ending with dry for a perfect batter. Boost cocoa for an even richer red hue if desired.
- Fill liners 3/4 full, then bake minis 13-14 minutes or standards 22 minutes, until toothpicks come out clean. Cool completelyyou're moments away from frosting heaven!
Cream Cheese Frosting Instructions
- Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter, salt, and vanilla for 2 minutes until silky smooth. This dreamy topping will make every bite irresistible.
Delightfully decorate with red sugar sprinkles, fondant hearts, and piping gel for a festive, photo-ready finish that inspires holiday cheer and sweet cravings!
