Description
Delightfully rich red velvet cupcakes with a hint of chocolate and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 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
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
- Candied sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Optional: Fold in chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan, then frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
For a deeper red color, use high-quality red food coloring. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg