Print

Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes

Print Recipe

Deliciously moist red velvet cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Red icing for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar in another bowl.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cupcakes in the pans for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until fluffy.
  10. Frost the cupcakes once cool and decorate with red icing.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with variations like adding nuts or making a vegan version!

Nutrition

Keywords: red velvet cupcakes, dessert, baking, festive treats

Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/spooky-bloody-red-velvet-cupcakes-halloween-party/