Description
Classic, cozy, and colorfully festive — these Red Velvet Cupcakes are holiday perfection in every bite. Soft, cocoa-kissed cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and finished with cheerful holiday sprinkles. Whether you’re baking for a party, cookie swap, or just because — these cupcakes deliver joy with a swirl.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
1 cup Sugar
½ tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt
1 cup Buttermilk
½ cup Vegetable Oil
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp White Vinegar
1 tbsp Red Food Coloring (gel preferred)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
½ cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
3 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt
Decoration:
Red, green, and white holiday sprinkles
Optional: Mini candy canes or edible glitter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with festive liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring. Mix well.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until smooth.
Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes. Top with holiday sprinkles and serve with a smile!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 per cupcake