Description
These Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes are a perfect spooky treat for Halloween or any festive occasion, combining rich flavors with a fun, eerie twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- Red gel food coloring (for blood effect)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake with cream cheese frosting.
- Drizzle red gel food coloring over the frosting to create a bloody effect.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the cupcakes sit overnight before serving.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your desired shade of red.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes