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    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    July 14, 2019 by Jenn Leave a Comment

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    These delicious red velvet cupcakes with creamy cream cheese frosting are the perfect way to show your special someone how much you care this Valentine's Day. This Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a delicious, moist cupcake that is sure to impress.

    Whether you're baking for your sweetheart or just looking for a fun treat to make with the kids, these red velvet cupcakes are sure to be a hit!

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

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    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    I love doing mini cupcakes. They are such an adorable addition to any party and if your eyes were bigger than your stomach and feeling full, then the mini cupcakes are the way to go. Because they are RED, they are perfect for Valentines Day, Christmas and even the 4th of July! Best part is that you can choose whatever icing or toppings that float your boat.

    Vanilla icing, buttercream, creamed cheese and so on. Little toppings such as berries, sprinkles and so forth really add that extra holiday or party look. You can also customize these with different muffin liners for special occasions, there are just so many options. 

    These lil cupcakes came out so fluffy, I was quite surprised at how soft they were. Between using fresh ingredients (always better fresh) and the temperature and cooking time... it was the perfect combination.

    Making these were so easy, it only took me about 10 minutes to measure and mix the ingredients. I knew I couldn't or shouldn't eat all of these, so as usual I shared. This time I shared them with my friend as Red Velvet is her all time favorite cake.

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe for Valentine's Day

    I know how cream cheese icing pairs so well with red velvet cake, so I chose to ice them with cream cheese frosting. She had received some not so good medical results and was feeling down and out.

    What better way to brighten her day then to surprise her with some comforting sweets? I have this little nifty mini cupcake container so transporting them to her was easy. 

    Cooking time was only 20 minutes, and they cooled a lot faster than the larger cupcakes too.

    I was a bit leery of the amount of cocoa powder and vanilla extract the recipe called for, but in the end it was the perfect ratio. Also, it wasn't expensive at all to make.

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    You don't have to break the bank in order to make a homemade desert and bring smiles to your loved ones. I had the liberty of trying one before I was on my way to her house, and it was so soft, sweet and fluffy! I could taste the vanilla and cocoa powder but neither one was overpowering.

    Feeling satisfied and eager to see her, I headed to her house. She was quite surprised ( I love the surprise factor) and was welcomed with open arms and a huge smile, despite the news she had earlier received.

    She was feeling a bit nauseous so she didn't try one while I was there, but she called me later that evening to not only thank me but to rant and rave about how delicious these cupcakes were!

    As red velvet cake is her fave, she wasted no time in asking me for the recipe, which I gladly sent to her email. 

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    I have a feeling that I will be eating lots more Red Velvet Cupcakes in the very near future, this recipe made me a fan! Not a fan of Red Velvet cake?

    You will become one after you try this Best Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe. Please feel free to share with others, after all I wouldn't want you to deprive your loved ones of this deliciousness!

    If you would rather skip all of my cooking tips, important information for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the recipe, just hit that jump to recipe button and it will take you down to the printable recipe card! I know that a lot of people are old fashioned - like me! - and like to have a printed out recipe card for their family's recipe book.

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    Are you looking for other recipes like these Red Velvet Cake Cupcakes?

    Check out these really fun Valentine's Day recipes on The Rebel Chick, like my favorite Valentine’s Booty Dip Recipe that is sure to please a crowd! I am always adding new recipes, especially during the holiday months!

    Take a look and see if there is anything that sounds tasty to you, like perhaps a Chocolate Strawberry Dalgona Drink Recipe to start your day off in the spirit of things!

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    How to Make Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe Ingredients:

    • 1 ¼ cups All Purpose Flour
    • ¾ cup Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
    • ¾ cup Oil
    • ½ cup Milk
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 Tablespoon Red Food Coloring
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ teaspoon Vinegar

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    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe Directions:

    In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Blend well.

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    Add in the oil, milk, egg, and vanilla and stir until mixed. Add in the vinegar and food coloring last. Stir the batter until all the food coloring has blended into the batter.

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    Line a mini muffin pan with mini cupcake liners.

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    Drop the batter by teaspoonful (cookie scoop full) into the liners.

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the cupcakes comes out clean.

    Top with a cream cheese frosting or another one of your favorite frosting recipes.

    Best Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

    This recipe will make roughly 50 to 72 mini cupcakes.

    Nothing says "I love you" like a homemade cupcake. This Valentine's Day, why not surprise your special someone with a batch of delicious red velvet cupcakes topped with creamy cream cheese frosting? These cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for your romantic holiday.

    Whether you choose to bake them for a special date night or give them as a special gift, your Valentine will be sure to love these delicious red velvet cupcakes!

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    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cups All Purpose Flour
    • ¾ cup Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
    • ¾ cup Oil
    • ½ cup Milk
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 Tablespoon Red Food Coloring
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ teaspoon Vinegar

    Instructions

    1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Blend well. Add in the oil, milk, egg, and vanilla and stir until mixed. Add in the vinegar and food coloring last. Stir the batter until all the food coloring has blended into the batter.
    2. Line a mini muffin pan with mini cupcake liners. Drop the batter by teaspoonful (cookie scoop fulinto the liners. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the cupcakes comes out clean. This recipe will make roughly 50 to 72 mini cupcakes. Top with a cream cheese frosting or another one of your favorite frosting recipes.
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