Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 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 to 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 to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then slowly beat in heavy cream.
- Once cooled, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to pipe a swirl of the frosting onto each cupcake.
- Place a fresh raspberry on top of each frosted cupcake and tuck a small rosemary sprig beside it. Dust with powdered sugar for garnish.
Nutrition
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Let cupcakes rest for optimal flavor and texture.
