Description
Red velvet cheesecake cupcakes offer a luxurious blend of classic dessert flavors. Rich cream cheese frosting and moist cocoa-infused cake create an irresistible treat lovers will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
Instructions
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl until perfectly integrated, eliminating any potential clumping.
- Liquid Component Transformation: Energetically combine vegetable oil, granulated sugar, egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and food coloring in a separate large bowl, creating a vibrant, homogeneous mixture that promises rich flavor and striking color.
- Batter Harmonization: Delicately incorporate dry ingredients into the liquid base using minimal strokes, stopping the moment ingredients are just blended to maintain the cupcakes’ signature light and tender texture.
- Cupcake Preparation: Distribute the crimson batter evenly into lined cupcake wells, filling each compartment two-thirds full to allow optimal rising and perfect dome formation during baking.
- Baking and Cooling Cycle: Position the cupcake pan in a preheated oven, baking until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, ensuring the cupcakes develop their characteristic delicate crumb and intense red velvet personality.
- Final Flourish: Crown the cooled cupcakes with luxurious cream cheese frosting, transforming these delectable treats into an irresistible dessert experience that celebrates the classic red velvet tradition.
Notes
- Choose Quality Food Coloring: Select gel-based red food coloring for vibrant, deep color without altering batter consistency or taste.
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently until just combined to maintain a soft, tender cupcake texture and avoid dense, tough results.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure eggs, buttermilk, and other wet ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better overall cupcake texture.
- Check Baking Doneness: Insert a toothpick into cupcake center; if it comes out clean with minimal crumbs, the cupcakes are perfectly baked and ready to cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg