The Very Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe! These cupcakes are so easy, you’ll wonder why you ever bought them from the bakery!

I don’t like to brag…but I have been told that I make the BEST Red Velvet Cupcakes. EVER. And they’re not from a box mix!

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Until now, I’ve kept this recipe under lock and key in a vault in a secret location (Well, not really. But, it sounds so good!) and TODAY I am going to share it with you so that you can make the VERY BEST Red Velvet Cupcakes EVER for your Valentine’s Day sweetie and it doesn’t come from a box!

I’m all for easy dessert recipes, so you know this one is a hit!

Red Velvet Cupcakes

The VERY BEST Red Velvet Cupcakes

 

This recipe makes 24 cupcakes. So, a great idea would be to package up half of them and give them to a friend, a neighbor or someone who needs a little cheering up!

 

The Very Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe! So easy, you'll be wondering why you ever bought them from the bakery!

You can order boxes like these online or pick up some cupcake boxes at Michaels. Presentation is everything when you’re giving a gift as sweet as this!

The Very Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe! So easy, you'll be wondering why you ever bought them from the bakery!

I like to make the box look extra special by adding a little ribbon and a sticker to the top of the box. See how cute that is? Someone is going to LOVE you when you show up at their door with this special treat!

What makes red velvet cupcakes Red?

Almost all Red Velvet Cupcake recipes call for red food coloring. But some recipes use beet juice for a more “natural approach. The reaction of acidic vinegar and buttermilk tends to darken the red color in cocoa and keeps the cake moist, light, and fluffy.

What kind of frosting to use for red velvet cake?

Cream Cheese, of course! Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a classic! They just go so well together! I have THE BEST Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe ever. And it turns out perfect every time! You can see me make my Homemade Buttercream Frosting LIVE in the video below. The only difference for Cream Cheese Frosting is that you use 1 Stick of REAL Butter and 1 Block of Cream Cheese. That’s it!

 

You’re gonna love this recipe!

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Red-Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

The Very Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe! These cupcakes are so easy, you'll wonder why you ever bought them from the bakery!
4.75 from 4 votes
Course: Dessert
Author: All Things Mamma
Servings: 24
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour sifted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp red gel food coloring – you can add more for a deeper red color
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk together cake flour, cocoa and salt.
  • With an electric mixer, combine sugar and oil until combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time just until combined.
  • Mix in vanilla and red food gel slowly.
  • Alternate flour and buttermilk in three batches – mixing well between each addition.
  • Stir together the vinegar and baking soda in a separate bowl and add to batter. Mix until combined.
  • By using a ice cream scoop or a spoon, evenly add batter to the muffin tins.
  • Bake 18 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean. Rotate tin halfway through.
  • Cool on wire racks before removing from pan.
  • Frost completely cooled cupcakes with my Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Decorate the top of your cupcake with a little fondant flower or heart, red velvet crumbles or just leave plain. They are yummy either way!
  • Eat right away or store in refrigerator for up to 3 days in an air tight container.
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Red-Velvet Cupcakes

Cream Cheese Frosting

The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe that turns out every time!
4 from 5 votes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 stick of REAL butter – slightly softened
  • 1 8 oz block of cream cheese – slightly softened
  • 4 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbs vanilla extra
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Place the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until fully combined and smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce the speed to low, slowly add the powdered sugar mixture, and beat until fully incorporated and smooth, about 3 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape down the paddle and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix until fully incorporated and smooth, about 3 minutes. Use immediately.

Notes

I like to use a 1A frosting tip from Wilton and a piping bag to get the prettiest frosting on my cupcakes. But you can also use a small spatula or spoon, as well! 
Did you make this recipe?Mention @kasey_allthingsmamma or tag #allthingsmamma!

Want more easy dessert recipes? Try out these favorites! 

—> Carrot Cake Cupcakes 

—> Coconut Cream Cupcakes 

—> Pumpkin Cupcakes

—> Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake 

 

Enjoy!!

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About Kasey Schwartz

For over 15 years, Kasey Schwartz, the mastermind behind All Things Mamma, has been the ultimate go-to for mouthwatering family recipes. Her work has been featured on Today.com, Buzz Feed, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, making her your go-to mom next door for all things delicious and family-friendly.

Comments

  1. I use Paula Deen’s RV recipe and this is almost exact to hers. This one only has more vinegar. I do not add 1.5 cups of oil, that’s just too much.

  2. Oh my. I fear I may have done something horribly wrong. I made these and they taste like oil and nastiness. I’m sure it’s not your recipe. I’m sure it is my complete and utter lack of culinary skill. Apparently cupcakes are too advanced for me. 🙂

  3. what type of food gel or coloring do you use to make such a deep red… and how much?

  4. these are the best cupcakes! thanks for the amazing recipe

  5. Crystal (chaoticlilshadow) says:

    We are the BIGGEST red velvet fans around here! Gonna have to try and make these for the hubby!

  6. Im planning on making these this weekend

    Question: Can you use regular red food coloring or does it have to be the red gel food coloring??

    1. Jody, you can use regular food coloring, but it can change the batter making it more watery. You can usually find gels at any cake or hobby store and something at a grocery store. I use Wilton brand.

      1. This is very similar to the recipe I use for red velvet wedding cake ( amounts altered of course). I have also used green food color for St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas for red and green cupcakes. I will be using pink today for my daughters 1st birthday cupcakes! Thanks for the recipe!! 🙂

  7. Crunchy Beach Mama says:

    These are perfection! Yum! 🙂

  8. judy gannon says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day Kasey,
    The cup cakes look wonderful. Judy

    1. Happy Valentine’s Day, Judy!! Sure do miss you! Lots of love to you and Grat!

  9. JEn Brady says:

    Im gonna make these! thanks!

    1. Let me know how they turn out, Jen!

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