Description
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Holiday Sprinkles are the perfect festive treat that combines rich cocoa flavor with a velvety texture, topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles. Ideal for holiday gatherings, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends. With their striking red hue and delightful taste, they bring cheer to any celebration. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cupcakes will become a holiday favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
- Holiday sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg