Description
Deliciously moist Red Velvet Crush Cupcakes with a creamy swirl of cream cheese for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 oz red food coloring (1 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add egg and mix until fully combined.
- Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. Spoon 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture on top and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the buttermilk is at room temperature for better mixing.
- Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to maintain fluffiness.
- These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Cupcakes, Dessert, Baking, Cream Cheese