Red Velvet Cupcake

Valentines is coming so I wanna share you all my red velvet cupcake. Have a bite with your love ones 😊!

Classic red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting are always a hit! These are moist and flavorful, with a hint of cocoa and a slight buttermilk tang.

So here’s the,

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup oil
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting

8 ounces (1 brick) cream cheese
1/4 cup (half a stick) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
red nonpareil sprinkles, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

To make the cupcakes:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a cupcake pan with papers.
Place the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Place the buttermilk, oil, egg whites, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla in a large measuring cup, and stir together.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry, and mix on low speed until smooth (about 90 seconds to 2 minutes).
Fill the cupcake papers about 2/3 full with batter.
Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the thickest part of a cupcake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool completely, then top with cream cheese frosting and garnish with red nonpareil sprinkles.

To make the frosting:

Place the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl, and mix on medium speed until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until smooth.
When all the powdered sugar has been added, turn the speed up to medium-high and beat for one or two minutes, or until fluffy.

Enjoy peps!!❤️