Easy Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe by Lazzatain
These Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes are soft, vibrant, and perfectly sweet with a slight cocoa flavor. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, they’re ideal for parties, holidays, or a simple sweet treat at home. This recipe is beginner-friendly and comes together quickly using simple ingredients.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cup sugar powder
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoon red food color
- 1 cup butter
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, add 1/4 cup of oil, 2/3 cup of milk, 1 tbsp of vanilla essence, 1 large egg and 3 tbsp of red food color. Mix until combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a strain, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp of cocoa powder, 1 pinch of salt, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp of baking soda, 2/3 cup of sugar powder. Mix and beat it.
- Make the Batter:
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix just until no lumps remain; do not overmix.
- Fill the Liners:
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven for 10 minutes at 180°C.
- Bake the Cupcakes:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes at 180°C, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Frosting:
In a large bowl, add 1 cup of butter and beat until smooth. Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar, then 1 tbsp of vanilla essence. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Frost and Serve:
Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost them using a piping bag or knife. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.