Introduction to Red Velvet Cupcakes
The love for cupcakes is universal and the charm of Red Velvet Cupcakes is unmatched. Pegging its origins in the early 20th Century America, this delicacy has come a long way. Today, we will guide you through the process of making these classic red velvet cupcakes right at home. So let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups of flour
- 1 ½ cups of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of buttermilk at room temperature
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons of red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 pound of cream cheese, 2 sticks of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 4 cups of sifted powdered sugar, chopped pecans and fresh raspberries or strawberries for garnish
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with cupcake papers.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins, about 2/3 filled. Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together until smooth. Add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated.
- Ice the cupcakes with a butter knife or pipe it on with a big star tip and top with a fresh berry or chopped pecans.
We hope you enjoyed our recipe and that your cupcakes turn out to be delicious and beautiful. Don’t hesitate to revisit this recipe and perfect your baking technique. And remember, cooking is about having fun and enjoying the experience, as well as the fruits of your labor. So, happy baking!
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