Homemade Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Craving something sweet and indulgent? These Homemade Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine buttermilk and red food coloring, then add to the butter mixture.
5. Mix vinegar and baking soda in a small bowl, then add to the batter and mix until combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
8. Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition Information:

Serving size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 200mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 26g
Protein: 3g

Indulge in these decadent red velvet cupcakes for a special occasion or just to treat yourself! Your taste buds will thank you! 🧁✨ #RedVelvetCupcakes #CreamCheeseFrosting #DecadentTreats