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Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes

Classic red velvet with a tang of buttermilk, topped with cream cheese frosting — the buttermilk isn't just for moisture, its acidity is what reacts with the cocoa to give red velvet its subtle tang.

Total time
40 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
vegetariandessert

Ingredients

2 tbsp / 1 tbspcocoa powder and red food coloring
1 cupbuttermilk
2 cupscream cheese frosting

Instructions

1

Mix a chocolate cake batter with the buttermilk.

2

Add the red food colouring and mix until evenly combined and vividly coloured.

3

Bake in cupcake liners at 180°C for 18-20 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

4

Cool completely before piping generously with cream cheese frosting.

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