Description
Flavorful Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes are a stunning treat that combines rich cocoa flavors with a hint of vanilla, all topped off with tangy cream cheese frosting. These moist, velvety cupcakes are perfect for any celebration or just to brighten your day. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress family and friends with these delightful desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting: 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time, followed by buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla; blend until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Spoon batter into liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired sweetness is reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg