Red Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Delight Your Taste Buds!
Deliciously moist red velvet cupcakes topped with rich chocolate cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add cocoa powder and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the chocolate cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, add more cocoa powder to the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg