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Paula Deen Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe

Matt R.
This red velvet cupcake recipe comes from Paula Deen and is topped with cream cheese frosting. Delish!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 1 cupcake
Calories 441 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 cup Buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring
  • 1 teaspoon Distilled White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pound Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 sticks Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups Confectioners Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Line a pair of 12-cup muffin pans with papers.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
  • In another bowl, gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
  • Mix in the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix until smooth/thoroughly combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins; fill about 2/3 of the way.
  • Bake in oven for about 20 minutes, turning the pans once, halfway through.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth.
  • Add in the sugar and beat until incorporated on low. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy.

Notes

Garnish with chopped pecans and a fresh raspberry or strawberry if you desire.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 223mgSugar: 32g
Keyword Baking, Cupcakes, Desserts, Food Network, Paula Deen
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