Red Velvet Cupcakes

Health score
46%
Red Velvet Cupcakes
138 min.
1
3930kcal

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If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a stunning dessert, look no further than these delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes! With their vibrant color and sumptuous creaminess, these cupcakes aren't just a feast for the eyes—the taste is equally enchanting. Originating from the southern United States, Red Velvet has become a beloved classic for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Each bite is a delightful balance of tender, moist cake infused with just the right amount of rich cocoa flavor.

The striking contrast of the bright red cake against a luscious white frosting will have everyone reaching for more. With playful garnishes like white chocolate snowflakes and red candy sprinkles, these cupcakes become not just a dessert but a work of art! The process of making them is an enjoyable adventure, combining simple ingredients with a few delightful twists, such as the inclusion of buttermilk and vinegar to elevate the flavor and texture.

In just over two hours, you can create a dozen of these beautiful cupcakes, which are perfect for sharing—or enjoying all to yourself. With each cupcake packing a tantalizing 3930 calories, they are bound to satisfy your sweet cravings. So, grab your apron and let's dive into the world of Red Velvet Cupcakes—where baking meets joy, and every bite brings a smile!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup butter softened
  • cup buttermilk 
  • serving chocolate white red
  • large eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • oz purple gel food coloring red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoon vinegar white

Equipment

  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Stir in food coloring and vanilla until blended.
  4. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt. Stir together buttermilk, vinegar, and baking soda in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup. (
  5. Mixture will bubble.)
  6. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
  7. Place 24 paper baking cups in 2 (12-cup) muffin pans; spoon batter into cups, filling three-fourths full.
  8. Bake at 350 for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean.
  9. Remove cupcakes from pans to wire racks, and let cool completely (about 45 minutes).
  10. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
  11. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories3930kcal
Protein6.34%
Fat37.57%
Carbs56.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
318.69
Glycemic Load
385.87
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
60.625217437744%

Flavonoids

Catechin
9.72mg
Epicatechin
29.46mg
Quercetin
1.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3930.16kcal
196.51%
Fat:166.7g
256.47%
Saturated Fat:98.66g
616.62%
Carbohydrates:559.96g
186.65%
Net Carbohydrates:545.92g
198.52%
Sugar:313.9g
348.78%
Cholesterol:950.44mg
316.81%
Sodium:3830.09mg
166.53%
Alcohol:1.38g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:35.16mg
11.72%
Protein:63.31g
126.63%
Selenium:166.63µg
238.05%
Vitamin B1:2.65mg
176.45%
Folate:664.31µg
166.08%
Vitamin B2:2.8mg
164.66%
Manganese:2.8mg
139.82%
Vitamin A:5460.55IU
109.21%
Iron:19.51mg
108.41%
Phosphorus:991.81mg
99.18%
Vitamin B3:19.2mg
96%
Copper:1.22mg
60.9%
Fiber:14.04g
56.17%
Vitamin B5:4.81mg
48.08%
Magnesium:190.8mg
47.7%
Calcium:472.3mg
47.23%
Vitamin B12:2.73µg
45.47%
Zinc:6.26mg
41.75%
Vitamin D:6.12µg
40.8%
Vitamin E:5.9mg
39.32%
Potassium:1149.61mg
32.85%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
25.16%
Vitamin K:14.46µg
13.77%
Source:My Recipes