7 February, 2024

Red Velvet Dessert

Posted in : Recipes on February 7, 2024 by : admin

Here’s a classic recipe for Red Velvet Cupcakes, a popular and delightful red velvet dessert. This recipe makes approximately 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Cupcakes:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the confectioners’ sugar in batches, beating well after each addition, until the frosting is smooth and has the desired sweetness.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting. You can use a piping bag or simply spread the frosting with a spatula.
5. Optionally, you can garnish with a sprinkle of red velvet cake crumbs or decorations of your choice.

Enjoy your homemade Red Velvet Cupcakes! They make a delicious and visually appealing treat for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day.