Red Velvet Cupcakes: The Best Indulgent Treat for Home Baking
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Indulge in the rich and delicious flavor of red velvet cupcakes with this easy homemade recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Pairs perfectly with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg