Irresistible Red Velvet Cupcakes – 5 Secrets to Perfection
Classic red velvet cupcakes with a rich flavor and cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (155 g) flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115 g) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix in food coloring, buttermilk, and vinegar.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients.
- Fill cupcake liners and bake 18–20 minutes until done.
- Cool before frosting.
Notes
- For keto version, replace flour with almond flour and sugar with erythritol.
- For low-calorie, reduce sugar or use a sugar substitute.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg