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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Averie Cooks
  • 0 minutes
  • Serves 14

INGREDIENTS

Cupcakes

1

large egg

1 cup

granulated sugar

2/3 cup

buttermilk (or Powdered Buttermilk, use 2 1/2 tablespoons + 2/3 cup water)

1/2 cup

canola or vegetable oil

2

rounded tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt (plain Greek yogurt or sour cream may be substituted)

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

3 tbsp

unsweetened natural cocoa powder 

3/4 tsp

baking soda

salt, optional and to taste

1

to 2 tablespoons red food coloring, or as needed

Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2

heaping cup cream cheese, softened (I used Trader Joe’s soft spreadable light)

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp

vanilla extract

about 2 to 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, or as necessary

splash cream or milk, only if necessary

sanding sugar or sprinkles, optional for garnishing