Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes
Main Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line mini muffin pans with paper liners.
Make the cupcakes:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the red food coloring until evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and baking soda. Add this mixture to the batter and mix until well combined.
Fill the mini cupcake liners:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake the cupcakes:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the cream cheese frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Frost the cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip (if desired) to frost each mini cupcake with the cream cheese frosting.
- Alternatively, you can spread the frosting using an offset spatula.
Decorate (optional):
- If desired, decorate the frosted cupcakes with sprinkles or red velvet cake crumbs for added texture and decoration.
Serve and enjoy:
- Arrange the mini Red Velvet Cupcakes on a serving platter and enjoy these adorable and delicious treats!