Red Velvet Cupcakes Pink Cream (Printable)

Moist red velvet cupcakes with smooth pink cream cheese frosting, ideal for festive occasions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cupcake Dry Ingredients

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

→ Cupcake Wet Ingredients

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

→ Pink Cream Cheese Frosting

12 - 8 ounces 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In another bowl, combine oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix until well blended.
04 - Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the 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.
07 - Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and let cool completely before frosting.
08 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and creamy.
09 - Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and pink food coloring until desired shade is reached.
10 - Add milk, a little at a time, until frosting reaches spreadable consistency.
11 - Pipe or spread the pink cream cheese frosting onto cooled cupcakes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of that subtle cocoa tang and creamy frosting hits every comfort note
  • These cupcakes manage to feel fancy enough for birthdays but simple enough for a Tuesday night craving
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are non negotiable for that smooth velvety texture
  • Overmixing the batter will make these tough so stop as soon as the flour disappears
03 -
  • If your frosting is too stiff add milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches spreading consistency
  • A touch of almond extract in the frosting creates that classic red velvet bakery flavor everyone loves

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