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Prep Time
25 min
Servings
18
Cook Time
22 min
CupcakesMedium
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Rich, velvety cupcakes with a gorgeous red hue topped with cream cheese frosting.
1Ingredients
Adjust Servings
18
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp white vinegar
2Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake tins.
- 2
Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Beat sugar and oil; add eggs one at a time.
- 4
Mix buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- 5
Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients to sugar mixture.
- 6
Fill liners 2/3 full and bake 20-22 minutes.
- 7
Cool completely and top with cream cheese frosting.
Baker's Tips
- •Use gel food coloring for vibrant color
- •Buttermilk is key for the tender texture