Velvety Indulgence: Red Velvet Cupcakes Steal The Show

Ingredients:

For The Cupcakes:

– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 ½ tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp salt
– 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs, at room temperature
– 1 ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract
– 2 Tbsp red food coloring

For The Cream Cheese Frosting:

– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
– 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
– 2 Tbsp heavy cream

Instructions:

To Make The Cupcakes:

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
6. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

To Make The Cream Cheese Frosting:

Enjoy your velvety and indulgent red velvet cupcakes!

3. The recipe includes steps for making a “velvety” frosting, which suggests that the cupcakes will have a smooth and creamy texture.

4. The recipe emphasizes the importance of layering the cupcakes with frosting, indicating that the frosting is a key component of the overall dessert experience.