Description
These Spooky Red Velvet Cupcakes are soft, tangy, and perfect for Halloween. Decorated with cream cheese frosting, they make an impressive party treat that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes
- 1.5 cups All purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Neutral oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cups Butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- a pinch Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar and oil, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in the red food coloring until the mixture is evenly tinted.
- Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk in turns, mixing just until no flour streaks remain.
- Stir in the vinegar.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18 to 22 minutes.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat the butter until creamy.
- Add the cream cheese and beat until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Decoration
- Pipe a tall swirl of frosting on each cupcake.
- Decorate with candy eyeballs, crushed cookies, or other Halloween-themed toppings.
Notes
For a spooky look, drizzle red gel over the white frosting. Avoid using very dark Dutch-processed cocoa for better color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Protein: 3
