Description
Indulge in these decadent Red Velvet Crush Cupcakes with a luscious cream cheese frosting that will leave you craving for more. These moist and flavorful cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare cupcake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, egg, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until smooth.
- Frost cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with red velvet crumbs or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- For a deeper red color, use gel food coloring.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, bringing to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
