How do I bake delicious red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting?

Indulge in the classic elegance of red velvet cupcakes! With rich flavor and a creamy cream cheese frosting, they're a delightful indulgence.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake delicious red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Baking Powder Baking Soda Salt Unsalted Butter Granulated Sugar Eggs Vanilla Extract Buttermilk Red Food Coloring White Vinegar Cream Cheese Powdered Sugar

All-Purpose Flour 2 1/2 cups
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 2 tablespoons
Baking Powder 1 teaspoon
Baking Soda 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter 1/2 cup
Granulated Sugar 1 1/2 cups
Eggs 2 large
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Buttermilk 1 cup
Red Food Coloring 1 tablespoon
White Vinegar 1 tablespoon
Cream Cheese 8 ounces
Powdered Sugar 4 cups

Take note
Always be careful when handling hot trays and sharp objects. Also, try not to eat all the cupcakes at once, as they are incredibly tempting!

1

Gathering the Ingredients

Before we start baking, let's gather all the ingredients we'll need. Here's what you'll need: 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (room temperature), 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of red food coloring, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.

2

Preparing the Cupcake Batter

Now that we have all the ingredients, it's time to start preparing the cupcake batter. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate larger bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Finally, add the red food coloring and vinegar, and mix until the batter is smooth and evenly colored.

3

Baking the Cupcakes

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Pop the tray in the preheated oven and bake for around 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tray for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

4

Making the Cream Cheese Frosting

While the cupcakes are cooling, let's whip up some delicious cream cheese frosting. You'll need: 8 ounces of cream cheese (room temperature), 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (room temperature), 4 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy. Finally, mix in the vanilla extract for an extra hint of flavor.

5

Frosting and Finishing Touches

Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, it's time to frost them! Using a piping bag or a regular knife, generously frost each cupcake with the cream cheese frosting. For some extra pizzazz, you can even top the cupcakes with sprinkles, grated chocolate, or even a fresh strawberry. Get creative! And there you have it, the most delectable red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting ready to be devoured!