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Red Velvet Cupcakes
For the red velvet cupcakes
For the cream cheese frosting
Instructions
1
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2
In a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together.
3
In a separate bowl, add the buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring. Stir together.
4
Then, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until combined. Do not overmix.
5
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each one ⅔ full.
6
Bake for 18 to 21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7
Remove the cupcakes from the oven. Let them cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8
Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, make the frosting. In a mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy.
9
Frost the fully cooled cupcakes. Serve!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Ingredients Matter 🌡️Bring butter, buttermilk, and cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth batter and prevent lumps in both cake and frosting.
- Activate Baking Soda with Vinegar 🧪Mix apple cider vinegar with baking soda separately before adding to batter to maximize the chemical reaction, ensuring maximum lift and that signature velvety crumb.
- Use Gel Food Coloring for Vibrant Red 🎨Substitute gel or liquid red food coloring instead of liquid drops to achieve a deeper, more consistent crimson color without adding excess liquid that can affect texture.
- Don't Overmix the Batter ✋Mix until ingredients are just combined to avoid developing gluten, which creates tough, dense cupcakes instead of the delicate, velvety texture this recipe demands.
- Frost with Chilled Cream Cheese Frosting ❄️Chill frosting for 15 minutes before piping onto completely cooled cupcakes to prevent melting and achieve smooth, decorative swirls that hold their shape.
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