Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
14 Cupcakes
Ingredients
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  3. Beat ½ cup of butter into the dry ingredients until a sandy mixture forms.
  4. Combine the eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, milk, and red food coloring in a separate bowl.
  5. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until well combined.
  6. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. Fill the cupcake liners with batter until they're ⅔ full.
  7. Bake the cupcakes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Once the cupcakes are finished baking, allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Beat the remaining butter together with the cream cheese. Add the remaining vanilla extract along with ¼ teaspoon salt to the butter mixture, beating until smooth.
  9. Stir in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until the desired consistency is reached (you may not need all of the sugar).
  10. Spread the cream cheese frosting on the cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.