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Classic Red Velvet Cupcakes

posted on : February 14, 2020 posted by : Kirsten Bell 2 Comments
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Happy Valentine’s Day! When I realized I’d be publishing a new recipe on Valentine’s Day, I knew instantly it had to be perfect, easy red velvet cupcakes. Is there anything better? For me, a classic red velvet cupcake has to be moist (I know, sorry) and buttery, with a perfect balance of cocoa and vanilla flavors.

Naturally, it must also be topped with cream cheese frosting. Is it even red velvet without cream cheese frosting? If that sounds perfect to you too, then let’s get baking!

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Recently on Instagram I shared that one of my goals for the year is to publish more “classic” recipes. Tried-and-true traditional recipes that everyone knows and loves. You emphatically agreed, so I got quickly to work!

And whenever I think of fan-favorite, tried-and-true recipes, classic red velvet cupcakes come straight to mind! Especially when topped with cream cheese frosting.

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This is an incredibly easy red velvet cupcakes recipe, and super quick to whip up for any occasion. Top with your favorite fresh fruit, chocolates, or fresh flowers.
 
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Baking Tips:

 
1. Use a good quality vanilla extract! You will taste vanilla flavor in both the cupcake and the cream cheese frosting. I love this delicious vanilla extract! For even more vanilla, try adding some vanilla bean to the frosting. Scrape in about half a vanilla bean for a richer and deeper vanilla flavor!
 
2. Buttermilk helps create a moist and dense cupcake. Did you know? Buttermilk was traditionally the liquid leftover after churning cream to make butter! It’s a higher fat content milk that makes for delicious baked goods! It’s commonly sold in most grocery stores.
 
3. If you’d rather not use red food dye, you can absolutely skip it. You won’t get that pretty red color, but all the delicious flavors will still be there! While I usually opt for gel food dye, for these cupcakes I used standard liquid coloring.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

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  • Author: Kirsten Bell
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Standard Cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Easy and moist red velvet cupcakes. The perfect balance of chocolate and vanilla, topped with delicious cream cheese frosting!

Ingredients

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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

3/4 cups butter, melted (1 1/2 sticks)

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 egg

1 tablespoon red food coloring

1/2 teaspoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 

1 cup butter, softened

8 oz cream cheese, softened

4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350, and prepare a cupcake tin with paper liners.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, flour through cocoa. In a large mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients, butter through vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, using a spatula to stir until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each liner about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting: In the bowl or your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer) beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar a cup at a time, followed by the vanilla. Beat on high for about 3 minutes, and frost cooled cupcakes.

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2 COMMENTS

  1. make proofreading job | 4th Mar 20

    I am going to follow the directions in order to make the same velvet cupcakes as yours. I am pretty sure I will like them!

  2. Ronak Mehta | 17th Aug 20

    Baked this cake for my birthday and it was an absolute hit! So moist and tasty. Thank you for doing what you do



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