Description
Deliciously moist red velvet cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla ermine frosting, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil; beat until well mixed.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each; then stir in buttermilk and red food coloring.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared liners, filling them two-thirds full; bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, whisk flour and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; let cool completely.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the cooled flour mixture and sugar until fluffy; stir in vanilla.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the Vanilla Ermine Frosting.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cupcakes, red velvet, dessert, frosting, baking, celebrations
