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VALENTINE’S DAY Red Velvet Cupcakes (Soft & Moist)

Deliciously Soft & Moist Valentine's Day Red Velvet Cupcakes

Indulge in these VALENTINE’S DAY Red Velvet Cupcakes (Soft & Moist) that blend a rich flavor with a velvety texture, perfect for sharing love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • cream cheese frosting for topping

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 16g

Notes

Store your cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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