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Moist Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Blue Frosting

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These moist red velvet cupcakes feature a tender crumb and a unique creamy blue cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (7g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp (4g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) gel red food coloring
  • 1 tsp (5ml) white vinegar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp blue gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar until smooth and vibrant red.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full (approximately 3 tablespoons or 45ml of batter).
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs. Cupcakes should spring back lightly when touched.
  7. Transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well. Add blue gel food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously using an offset spatula or piping bag.
  11. Optional: Garnish with edible silver dragees or white chocolate shavings.

Notes

Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Fold batter gently to keep crumb tender. Use gel food coloring to keep frosting thick and creamy. Chill frosting briefly before piping for easier handling. If frosting is too stiff, add milk teaspoon by teaspoon; if too runny, add more powdered sugar.

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