Red Velvet Cupcake

This cupcake bakes up moist with a subtle cocoa note. The frosting is tangy and creamy.

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp fine salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Red food color

Frosting

• 6 oz cream cheese, room temp
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps

1. Heat oven to 350F. Line a muffin pan.
2. Whisk dry cupcake ingredients. Add sugar, oil, egg, buttermilk, vanilla, and red color.
3. Fill liners 2/3 full. Bake 16 to 18 minutes.
4. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and pipe on cooled cupcakes.

Notes

• Do not overbake; keep the centers soft.
• Chill frosting 10 minutes if it is too soft to pipe.