Dessert: Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe by Cat Cora These raspberry-topped cupcakes are smaller than the classic version — but just as sweet.

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. low-fat buttermilk
1 tbsp. red food coloring
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. distilled white vinegar
1 egg
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. cream cheese
1 c. powdered sugar
24 raspberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 mini muffin slots with cupcake liners, or spray with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, food coloring, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, vinegar, and egg. Add flour mixture to egg mixture and stir until well combined.
Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups; bake until cooked through and a toothpick inserted in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Set aside and cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute more. Frost cupcakes, then top each one with a raspberry. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

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