I love February not only because it’s my birthday month, but also because it’s the month of pink and red, hearts and roses, and chocolate and romance, all around. Leading up to Valentines Day, I want to share a few holiday posts, this being one of them, an easy and delicious red velvet cupcake recipe. I’m a huge fan of cream cheese frosting and rich cocoa, and this recipe includes both of those two tasty loves of mine.
*makes 24 cupcakes
Cupcakes
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pans with cupcake papers.
- Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl mix together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer.
- Combine dry ingredients to the wet and mix thoroughly.
- Fill the cupcake papers 2/3 of the way and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Test the cupcakes with a toothpick, take them out of the oven, and let them cool.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners sugar
- Beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Add the sugar and continue to mix until frosting is light and fluffy.
- Use a piping bag to add frosting to the cupcakes.
Rachel
February 3, 2014 at 9:17 am (10 years ago)I am honestly not a red velvet cake person but I love your display :)
everygoodthing
February 3, 2014 at 1:28 pm (10 years ago)Aw, thanks Rachel. Totally understand, it definitely is one of those cakes that you’re either a huge fan of or not at all.
Ambi
February 3, 2014 at 9:55 am (10 years ago)i hope you will have a fantastic birthday and may all of your wishes come true :) yummy cupcakes bebe :) xx
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everygoodthing
February 3, 2014 at 1:29 pm (10 years ago)Thanks so much love!
Megan
February 3, 2014 at 10:16 am (10 years ago)These look delicious! Love those cupcake liners :)
everygoodthing
February 3, 2014 at 1:33 pm (10 years ago)Thanks Megan! They’re from Homegoods!
Sam @ Frills & Thrills
February 3, 2014 at 10:58 am (10 years ago)These are my favorite to make and eat, your icing came out so beautifully, I’m sure they taste divine! Hope you have a great and productive week ahead hun!
everygoodthing
February 3, 2014 at 1:39 pm (10 years ago)Ah, they were too yummy! Enjoy your week too Sam! xo
Alyson
February 3, 2014 at 11:09 am (10 years ago)Those cupcakes are gorgeous!!!! You’re so talented, what kind of tip did you use for the frosting?
everygoodthing
February 3, 2014 at 1:41 pm (10 years ago)Aw, you are the sweetest Alyson. I used a 1 M swirl tip! You can find it here, http://www.wilton.com/technique/1M-Swirl. xo
Shannon
February 3, 2014 at 11:18 am (10 years ago)Those look delish! I love the cupcake holders (?)! And your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!
Happy Birthday Month :)
Shannon
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everygoodthing
February 3, 2014 at 1:51 pm (10 years ago)Thanks Shannon! The cupcake holders are from Homegoods, aren’t they so cute!
Rachel
February 3, 2014 at 2:42 pm (10 years ago)They are cute :)
Rachel
February 3, 2014 at 11:38 am (10 years ago)Also thanks for your lovely comment a few days ago- will pray for ya through this awkward time/feelings. Happy Monday!
everygoodthing
February 4, 2014 at 10:21 am (10 years ago)Thank you my friend, you are a sweetheart!
Ladyhattan (Tara Schoen)
February 3, 2014 at 11:46 am (10 years ago)I love this blog and your photographs! I just started mine this month out of NYC. I appreciate your support! I look forward to following your great posts and impressive photography – thanks for the great share – Red Velvet are my favorite!
everygoodthing
February 3, 2014 at 1:56 pm (10 years ago)Aw, thank you so much! I’m excited to follow your blog :)
Ingrid
February 3, 2014 at 1:17 pm (10 years ago)Wow, I am so impressed with the layout of your blog, and the pictures on the post ♥ very pretty :)
everygoodthing
February 3, 2014 at 2:01 pm (10 years ago)Aw, thank you Ingrid you are so sweet! That means a lot to me.
Reen
February 3, 2014 at 1:31 pm (10 years ago)Ooh yum, these look great! I miss baking… have a great birthday month :)
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everygoodthing
February 3, 2014 at 2:19 pm (10 years ago)Thanks Reen, I hope you get back to baking real soon! xo
Nathalie
February 3, 2014 at 3:26 pm (10 years ago)I love it! I want them!
I’m your newest follower on Bloglovin! Hope you’ll follow me back! ♥
xx
Nathalie
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everygoodthing
February 4, 2014 at 10:20 am (10 years ago)Thank you so much Nathalie. I’m excited to follow your blog!
Melany Stark
February 3, 2014 at 4:12 pm (10 years ago)Love, love, love red velvet! These look amazing! Very talented. I will have to add this recipe to my collection of red velvet recipes. Happy Birthday!
Melany
everygoodthing
February 4, 2014 at 10:20 am (10 years ago)Thanks Melany! I’m glad I found another red velvet lover :)
Rachel Garay
February 3, 2014 at 9:12 pm (10 years ago)thank you for your sweet comment- be careful with the blizzard :(
everygoodthing
February 4, 2014 at 10:21 am (10 years ago)thank you Rachel!
kiri
February 3, 2014 at 10:25 pm (10 years ago)Ahhhhh YUM! I love red velvet cake/cupcakes!
I might have to try your recipe!
X
Kiri
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everygoodthing
February 4, 2014 at 10:22 am (10 years ago)Yes! Go for it, let me know how it goes :)
Sarah Rose
February 4, 2014 at 12:24 pm (10 years ago)Happy Birthday Month! Those cupcakes look insanely good – red velvet is my favorite!!! I am totally making those this month!
Sarah
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everygoodthing
February 5, 2014 at 11:29 am (10 years ago)Thanks so much Sarah! I’m glad to find a fellow red velvet fan!
Rebecca
February 5, 2014 at 2:35 am (10 years ago)These look so so good, and just in time for Vday! The little cupcake cups are so stinking cute!
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everygoodthing
February 5, 2014 at 11:28 am (10 years ago)Thank you Rebecca!