Rose Red Velvet Cupcakes 🧁🌹
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
1 tbsp cocoa powder 🍫
1 tsp baking soda 🧁
½ tsp salt 🧂
1 large egg 🥚
1 cup buttermilk 🥛
½ cup vegetable oil 🛢️
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1 tbsp red food coloring (or more for a deeper color) 🌹
1 tsp white vinegar 🍋
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
4 cups powdered sugar 🍚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1-2 tbsp milk (optional for desired consistency) 🥛
Instructions:
For the Cupcakes:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. 🔥🍽️
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine. 🍚🍫
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar. 🍦🍋🌹
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and well combined. 🎂
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. 🍰
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. ⏱️
Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting. ❄️
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. 🧀🧈
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and continue to beat until fluffy and smooth. 🍚
Mix in the vanilla extract and adjust the consistency with milk if needed, adding 1-2 tbsp for a smoother frosting. 🍦🥛
Assembling the Cupcakes:
Frost the cooled cupcakes with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting. Use a piping bag for a decorative swirl or spread it on with a spatula. 🍰🧁
If desired, garnish the cupcakes with rose petals or sprinkles for an extra touch of elegance. 🌹✨
Serve and Enjoy:
Enjoy these Rose Red Velvet Cupcakes with their rich, velvety texture and creamy frosting. They’re perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat to brighten your day! 🧁🌹
