Description
Delightful mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your mini muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine your dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients: oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and food coloring until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fill muffin liners about two-thirds full and bake for 12-15 minutes or until springy and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, whip cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla to taste. Frost cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: red velvet, cupcakes, dessert, mini desserts, cream cheese frosting