Description
Red velvet cupcakes are a decadent delight in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Mix until combined but do not overmix.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting for best taste.
- Red food coloring can be adjusted for desired color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet cupcakes, decadent dessert, baking