Cupid’s Red Velvet Cupcakes for a Sweet Valentine's Day

Looking for the perfect treat to impress your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than Cupid’s Red Velvet Cupcakes! These delightful little cakes are not just a feast for the eyes with their vibrant red color, but they also offer a rich, velvety taste that will make hearts flutter.

Pair these cupcakes with some Valentine’s cookies for a sweet dessert spread that’s sure to win anyone over. Baking these Red Velvet Cupcakes is a fun way to get into the spirit of the holiday, and they make a perfect gift for friends, family, or that special someone.

Delicious and Decadent Red Velvet Cupcakes

Cupid’s Red Velvet Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and heart sprinkles on a decorative plate.

These Cupid’s Red Velvet Cupcakes are soft, moist, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. The rich cocoa and tangy buttermilk flavor create a delightful balance that makes each bite a little piece of heaven.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the cream cheese frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
In a large bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!