Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
120 min.
24
172kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of baking with these scrumptious Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these vibrant treats are sure to impress your family and friends with their rich flavor and stunning appearance. The classic red velvet cake, known for its unique color and velvety texture, is a favorite among dessert lovers, and when paired with the creamy tang of cream cheese frosting, it creates a match made in heaven.

What makes these cupcakes even more special is their ease of preparation. Using a convenient box mix, you can whip up a batch in just 120 minutes, making them an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. The addition of unsweetened cocoa powder enhances the chocolatey flavor, while the red food coloring adds a festive touch that’s perfect for celebrations, holidays, or simply a sweet treat to brighten your day.

As you bake, the aroma of the cupcakes wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly anticipating a taste. Once they’re baked to perfection, a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting crowns each cupcake, providing a creamy contrast to the soft, moist cake. For a fun finishing touch, you can even paint them with a bit of red food color to create beautiful designs. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Red Velvet Cupcakes that are sure to be the star of any dessert table!

Ingredients

  • container cream cheese frosting 
  •  eggs 
  • box chocolate cake mix 
  • oz food coloring red
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • cup water 
  • teaspoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. To make red food color paint, in small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon water and 3 to 4 drops of the food color; set aside.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1 cup water, the oil, eggs, cocoa and remaining food color from bottle with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  4. Bake and cool completely as directed on box for cupcakes.
  5. Frost tops of cupcakes with frosting. Using a fine-tip brush, paint cupcakes with red food color paint, swirling paint to create design. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories172kcal
Protein4.12%
Fat37.81%
Carbs58.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.476086979327%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.27mg
Epicatechin
0.82mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:172.22kcal
8.61%
Fat:7.56g
11.63%
Saturated Fat:1.79g
11.19%
Carbohydrates:26.13g
8.71%
Net Carbohydrates:25.54g
9.29%
Sugar:18.91g
21.02%
Cholesterol:20.46mg
6.82%
Sodium:192.95mg
8.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.86g
3.71%
Phosphorus:63.11mg
6.31%
Selenium:4.07µg
5.82%
Iron:0.99mg
5.53%
Copper:0.1mg
4.86%
Folate:13.88µg
3.47%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.3%
Calcium:31.48mg
3.15%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.01%
Magnesium:11.68mg
2.92%
Fiber:0.59g
2.34%
Potassium:79.93mg
2.28%
Vitamin K:2.38µg
2.27%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.22%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.21%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.65%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.52%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.1%