Red Velvet Cupcakes Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Red Velvet Cupcakes Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is perfect for every occasion. The cupcakes are soft, moist and beautifully red. Topped with creamy, rich cream cheese frosting, they are irresistible. You do not need to be a professional baker to make them.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter softened
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Buttermilk
- Red food coloring
- Vanilla extract
- White vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Cream cheese softened
- Unsalted butter softened
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy and light in texture.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix well for a smooth batter.
Add Red Coloring and Vinegar
- Add red food coloring and vinegar to the batter. Stir gently until fully incorporated.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter. Mix gently, do not overmix.
Fill the Cupcake Liners
- Spoon batter into lined muffin tray, filling each 3/4 full for even baking.
Bake the Cupcakes
- Bake in preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool the Cupcakes
- Remove cupcakes from oven. Let them cool in the tray five minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Prepare the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add Powdered Sugar
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the frosting. Mix until fully incorporated and fluffy.
Add Vanilla
- Stir in vanilla extract for flavor. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Frost the Cupcakes
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or spatula to frost evenly.
Decorate (Optional)
- Sprinkle red velvet crumbs, chocolate shavings, or heart sprinkles for extra decoration.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and frosting.
- Do not overmix batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Replace some flour with almond flour for a slightly nutty flavor.
- Try cocoa-free red velvet for a lighter chocolate taste.
- Use cream cheese frosting flavored with lemon or orange zest for a twist.
- Store frosting separately if preparing cupcakes in advance to maintain freshness.