Ultimate Red Velvet Cupcakes w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
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By Sean Patrick
Ultimate Red Velvet Cupcakes w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
14 steps
Prep:25minCook:20min
This recipe is sure to become your new go-to for the most decadent and moist Red Velvet you've ever had!
Updated at: Mon, 05 May 2025 14:17:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
67
Moderate
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories348.2 kcal (17%)
Total Fat22 g (31%)
Carbs35.9 g (14%)
Sugars26.8 g (30%)
Protein3.5 g (7%)
Sodium168.3 mg (8%)
Fiber0.6 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
½ cupunsalted butter
softened
¾ cupgranulated sugar
1egg
1egg yolk
1 tspvanilla extract
½ tspwhite vinegar
½ cupbuttermilk
1 ½ tspred gel food coloring
adjust for vibrancy
Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
Step 1
For the Cake
Step 2
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Step 3
2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Step 4
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 mins).
Step 5
4. Beat in the egg and egg yolk until combined.
Step 6
5. Add vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring—mix until smooth and vibrant.
Step 7
6. Add dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with buttermilk in 2 parts. **Do not overmix.**
Step 8
7. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners (about 2/3 full).
Step 9
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 10
9. Let cool completely before frosting (ideally, remove cupcake from pan and set them on a wire rack to cool for at least 45 minutes).
For the Frosting
Step 11
1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
Step 12
2. Mix in vanilla and salt, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar.
Step 13
3. Slowly add cold heavy cream and beat until light and billowy, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 14
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Crush freeze-dried raspberries and fold into the frosting or sprinkle on top for a bright, tangy contrast.
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