Red Velvet Cupcakes

Famous for their vivid red color and velvety texture, these cupcakes get their lift from the reaction between buttermilk, vinegar, and baking soda. Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Famous for their vivid red color and velvety texture, these cupcakes get their lift from the reaction between buttermilk, vinegar, and baking soda. Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 1820 servings

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Cake: 9 tbsp butter 1.25 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp red food coloring, 2 cups self-rising flour, 4 tbsp cocoa, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp baking soda
• Frosting: 1/4 cup cream cheese 3.5 tbsp butter, 1.75 cups confectioners’ sugar

Equipment

• Muffin tins
• Mixer
• Piping bag

Method

 

Instructions

1. Cream butter/sugar, add eggs and coloring.
2. Add flour/cocoa and buttermilk alternately.
3. Mix vinegar and soda (it will fizz) and fold quickly into batter.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 22-25 mins. Cool.
5. Whip frosting and pipe onto cupcakes.

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