Red Velvet Cupcakes Pink Frosting (Printable)
Vibrant red velvet cupcakes with smooth pink cream cheese frosting, perfect for any special occasion.
# What You Need:
→ For the Red Velvet Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 - 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
11 - 1 1/2 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid or gel)
→ For the Pink Cream Cheese Frosting
12 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed
17 - 2-3 drops pink food coloring or small amount of beet juice
# How To Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring until well blended.
04 - Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Beat cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until light and creamy.
08 - Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and pink food coloring until desired shade is reached. Add milk, a little at a time, for spreadable consistency.
09 - Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost with the pink cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly moist, like eating a cloud that happens to taste like chocolate
- That tangy cream cheese frosting balances the sweetness perfectly
- They look impressive but come together in under an hour
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly and prevent curdled frosting
- The vinegar might seem strange but it's essential for that authentic red velvet taste
03 -
- Use gel food coloring for deeper red without adding extra liquid to your batter
- Chill your frosted cupcakes for 30 minutes before serving for cleaner slices