Take a bite of these delightful Red Velvet Cupcakes and you'll surely want more. These cupcakes are soft, moist, and vibrant with a delicious chocolatey flavor. Top it with cream cheese frosting and some chocolate chips, and without a doubt it's going to be a big hit!
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These Red Velvet Cupcakes is a festive treat that's both flavorful and easy to make. These cupcakes are the perfect dessert to serve in any party or gathering. This recipe is made with ingredients that are easy to find, but need to be careful about the red food coloring as it might stain.
Another cupcake that's sure to impress your guests at any party are these Mocha Cupcakes. But if you're looking for something healthier, these Yogurt Cupcakes and Coconut Sugar Cupcakes are just what you are looking for.
How to Make Red Velvet Cupcakes
Prep - Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Create batter - While the oven is preheating, cream together your butter and sugar in a medium or large bowl until smooth. Add your eggs and vanilla to the sugar mixture and whisk until the eggs are fully incorporated.
Add dry ingredients - Once the eggs and vanilla are fully incorporated into the batter, add the white flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Slowly mix the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients until no clumps of flour remain.
Incorporate food coloring - Add the whole milk and mix again. Finally, add the red food coloring and fold the batter until the food coloring is well distributed and fully incorporated into your batter.
Bake - Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and fill each liner all the way with batter. Cook the cupcakes for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick can be removed without any dough.
Serve - Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before adding your favorite icing.
Common Questions About Red Velvet Cupcakes
What icing goes best with red velvet cupcakes?
Cream cheese frosting pairs wonderfully with these cupcakes. You can make this frosting at home with just one block of cream cheese, half a stick of softened unsalted butter, and two cups of confectioner’s sugar. Simply mix the ingredients together until the desired consistency is achieved. You can either use a knife or piping bag to add a creamy decadent layer of frosting to your cupcakes.
How can I prevent my cupcakes from becoming dry?
If your cupcakes always seem to come out of the oven dry or crumbly there is still hope! Adding half a cup of sour cream to your cupcake batter will help lock in the moisture during the cooking process and will leave you with deliciously moist cupcakes.
How long can I store these cupcakes?
Without the frosting, you can store these cupcakes on the counter in an airtight container for up to one week. However, if the cupcakes are frosted they will last 4-5 days in an airtight container.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cup white flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1.5 teaspoons red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is preheating, cream together your butter and sugar in a medium or large bowl until smooth.
- Add your eggs and vanilla to the sugar mixture and whisk until the eggs are fully incorporated.
- Once the eggs and vanilla are fully incorporated into the batter, add the white flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Slowly mix the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients until no clumps of flour remain.
- Add the whole milk and mix again. Finally, add the red food coloring and fold the batter until the food coloring is well distributed and fully incorporated into your batter.
- Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and fill each liner all the way with batter. Cook the cupcakes for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick can be removed without any dough.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before adding your favorite icing.
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