My Go-To Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe: Decadently Moist!

My Go-To Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe: Decadently Moist!

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Looking for the *best* red velvet cupcake recipe? My homemade version is supremely moist, tangy & topped with dreamy cream cheese frosting! Get the secrets now!

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Hand mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Ramekin
  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liner
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) cake flour, spoon & leveled
  • 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 8 ounces (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 4-5 cups (480-600g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

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