Description
Red velvet cupcakes are a decadent delight in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, cocoa powder, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting for best results.
- Use gel food coloring for a richer color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet cupcakes, decadent cupcakes, dessert recipe