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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting Recipe

Irresistible Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

This Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting Recipe is simple yet showstopping, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
Garnishes
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Rosemary sprigs
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • piping bag

Method
 

Baking the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Frosting
  1. Beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until incorporated.
  3. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then slowly beat in the heavy cream.
  4. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy.
Assembling the Cupcakes
  1. Once cooled, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to pipe a swirl of frosting onto each cupcake.
  2. Place a fresh raspberry on top of each frosted cupcake and tuck a small rosemary sprig beside it.
  3. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by swapping buttermilk for other milk alternatives or adding chocolate chips for added texture.

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