Red Velvet Snowflake Cupcakes
Red Velvet Snowflake Cupcakes are a festive twist on the classic red velvet cake, featuring a rich and velvety texture paired with creamy cream cheese frosting. Topped with charming snowflake decorations, these cupcakes are perfect for holiday gatherings, birthdays, or any celebration that calls for a touch of sweetness. Their vibrant color and delicious flavor make them a show-stopping dessert that will delight family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg