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