Small batch Red Velvet cupcakes

5 from 2 votes

These easy and delicious small batch red velvet cupcakes are a simple and delicious cake to make for Valentine's Day or whenever you need a little red velvet treat.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 340Calories

Ingredients

⅔ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons neutral oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon red food coloring
1 egg

Cream cheese frosting

4 oz cream cheese softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

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Instructions

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 6 cupcake liners.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⅔ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, ⅛ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and egg until combined.
¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons neutral oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon red food coloring, 1 egg
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, Mix until just combined as over mixing will cause the cupcakes to be less tender.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full. Bake in the preheated oven for 14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
4 oz cream cheese, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and whip until light and fluffy.
1 cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of salt
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting. I frosted mine with a star tip. Add sprinkles if you'd like and enjoy!

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