Easy Halloween Dessert: How to Bake Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes at Home

 

Preparation Time:
5 min.

Difficulty:
Novice

Total Calories:
300 kcal

Cuisine:
American

Category:

Dessert

Baked Goods

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 cup cream cheese (for frosting)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Mixing bowls
• Cupcake tray
• Oven
• Whisk
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
• Line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners and pour the batter into each liner, filling them about 2/3 full.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the frosting by mixing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 300kcal
• Carbs: 30g
• Proteins: 3g
• Fats: 15g