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Indulgent Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcakes

Indulgent Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These indulgent Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcakes are perfect for celebrating love with rich flavor and creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, blend vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 16g

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating a pinch of cinnamon or chocolate chips into the batter. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

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