Red Velvet Cupcake
Treat yourself to a decadent Red Velvet Cupcake! Our moist and fluffy cupcakes are made with cocoa, buttermilk and a splash of red food coloring for a vibrant hue. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes will be the star of the show!
Once upon a time, there was a delicious and irresistible Red Velvet Cupcake. The love affair between moist, fluffy layers of velvet cake and sweet, creamy cream cheese frosting brought countless smiles to sweet-lovers all around the world!
The pantheon of desserts has been forever blessed by the union of these two scrumptious ingredients, which combine together in perfect, dreamy harmony. Red velvet cupcakes are a colorful treat with an exceptionally soft texture and a delectable taste that lingers on the taste buds.
What's more, they don't even need a long time to make. In less that half an hour, you can whip up a dozen delicious treats that will make people come back for more. So gather your ingredients, heat your oven, and get baking these magical cupcakes. Trust me, it won't take much convincing for your guests to devour them!
Why You’ll Love This Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Red Velvet Cupcake recipe:
It tastes delicious: Red Velvet Cupcakes are known for their moist, sweet, and velvety texture. Plus, the addition of cream cheese icing makes them over-the-top delicious!
It's visually appealing: Red Velvet Cupcakes are a beautiful and vibrant dessert, and so are sure to impress at any gathering. The rich red color of these cupcakes adds an extra touch of beauty that won't be missed.
It's easy to make: This Red Velvet Cupcake recipe calls for only a few simple steps, so you can whip it up quickly and easily for a special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Red Velvet Cupcake
Treat yourself to a decadent Red Velvet Cupcake! Our moist and fluffy cupcakes are made with cocoa, buttermilk and a splash of red food coloring for a vibrant hue. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes will be the star of the show!
Ingredients
- 150g plain flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 50g butter, softened
- 150g caster sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 100ml buttermilk or kefir
- 50ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp red gel food colouring
For the cream cheese icing
- 100g slightly salted butter, softened
- 225g icing sugar
- 100g full 'fat' cream cheese, stirred to loosen
Instructions
- Step 1: Grease a 12-cup cupcake pan and set it aside. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda and a pinch of salt together into a medium-sized bowl and stir until blended.
- Step 2: Using either a mixer or a handheld electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and airy. Next, blend in the egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, oil and vinegar until everything is blended. Slowly incorporate the wet 'ingredients' into the dry 'ingredients'. Once everything is mixed together, mix in a few drops of red food coloring until you get a vibrant red color - this may vary depending on the product brand.
- Step 3: Place the batter in the cupcake cases and cook for 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of a cake comes out without any residue.
- Step 4: Whip the butter and icing sugar together using either an electric mixer or by hand until light and airy, roughly 3 minutes. Then, add the cream cheese and mix until all 'ingredients' are fully incorporated, for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Step 5: When the cakes have cooled, use a star-tipped pastry bag to decorate the cakes with the cream cheese icing, or spread it across the top with a spoon.
