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Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting made simple!

Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Delicious and easy-to-make red velvet cupcakes topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a richer flavor, let the cupcakes sit overnight before serving.

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