RED VELVET CUPCAKES

Name: RED VELVET CUPCAKES
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup milk; 1 bottle (1 ounce) McCormick® Red Food Color; 2 tsps McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened; 2 tbsps sour cream; 1 box (16 ounces) confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Show off your baking skills by making this fantastic red velvet cupcake recipe. Perfect for enjoying in moderation, these cupcakes are a smaller portion but are still packed with deep flavor. In addition to the moist cake, this red velvet cupcake recipe features a tangy vanilla cream cheese frosting that adds a touch of brightness to the decadent chocolate cake. Great for snacking, gifting and for impressing your guests during the holidays, this recipe is easy to make and adds a touch of flair to just about any special occasion. Fluffy, soft and buttery, these eye-catching cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and vanilla. For a full spread of red velvet desserts, try making our Red Velvet Cheesecake, Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies or Gluten Free Red Velvet Cake.

Updated at: Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:57:12 GMT