Red Velvet Cupcakes

by

Fresco

Posted April 5, 2022 (Last updated April 1, 2022)

Serves

12

Total Time

1hrs 10mins

Calories

215

A classic recipe for rich, moist and very colorful cupcakes ... top with our easy Cream Cheese Frosting.

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    Ingredients

  • All purpose flour icon
    All purpose flour250 g
  • Cocoa powder icon
    Cocoa powder2 tablespoons
  • Baking powder icon
    Baking powder2 teaspoons
  • Baking soda icon
    Baking soda½ teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter icon
    Unsalted butter100 groom temperature
  • Granulated sugar icon
    Granulated sugar200 g
  • Food coloring icon
    Food coloring2 teaspoons
  • Vanilla extract icon
    Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
  • Egg icon
    Egg1
  • Buttermilk icon
    Buttermilk180 g
  • Apple cider vinegar icon
    Apple cider vinegar5 g
    Method

  • 1. Pre-heat oven - 175°C
  • 2. Line 2 clean muffin pans
  • 3. Add all purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda to a clean medium bowl
  • 4. Whisk briefly until combined
  • 5. Add unsalted butter and granulated sugar to a clean stand mixer bowl
  • 6. Cream together until light and fluffy
  • 7. Add food coloring and vanilla extract to the batter
  • 8. Mix well
  • 9. Transfer dry ingredients to batter
  • 10. Add egg to the batter and mix
  • 11. Add buttermilk and apple cider vinegar to the batter
  • 12. Mix briefly until just combined
  • 13. Transfer batter to 2 muffin pans
  • 14. Bake until skewer tests clean - 20 min, 175°C
  • 15. Let cool completely
  • 16. Frost with piping bag

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