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Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Deliciously moist Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar in another bowl.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
  7. Make the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter until creamy, then gradually adding the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best quality, consume within 2 days.

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