Red Velvet Cupcakes With Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Red velvet cupcakes are a delicious and unique dessert that everyone loves. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. This recipe for red velvet cupcakes with strawberry cream cheese frosting is sure to become a favorite in your household. The rich, velvety texture of the cupcakes combined with the fresh, sweet taste of the strawberry cream cheese frosting is a match made in heaven.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the red food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the strawberry puree and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes, using a knife or piping bag.
Your delicious and beautiful cupcakes are now ready to be enjoyed! The combination of the rich, velvety cupcakes and the sweet, fresh strawberry cream cheese frosting is a match made in heaven. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. Enjoy!