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Fluffy Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe with Easy Blue Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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These fluffy red velvet cupcakes are light and airy with a moist crumb, topped with a smooth, subtly tinted blue vanilla buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations and quick baking projects.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk or heavy cream
  • A few drops blue food coloring (gel or liquid)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar.
  4. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full using a spoon or ice cream scoop.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Check at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let cupcakes rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (at least 30 minutes).
  8. For the frosting, beat softened butter on medium speed until creamy (2-3 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk or cream and vanilla extract.
  9. Beat on high for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add blue food coloring a few drops at a time until desired shade is reached.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or knife. Optionally, sprinkle with white nonpareils or edible glitter.

Notes

Measure flour properly by spooning and leveling to avoid dry cupcakes. Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and frosting. Do not overmix batter to keep cupcakes light. Check doneness at minimum baking time to prevent sinking. Adjust blue food coloring gradually to avoid artificial taste. Frosting can be chilled if too soft or thinned with milk if too stiff.

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