Halloween Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe
This Halloween Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe is simple and fun to follow. Anyone can make it even if they are new to baking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake pan with liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth and soft.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Add dry ingredients slowly. Alternate with buttermilk. Mix well.
Add Red Food Coloring and Vinegar
- Add food coloring and vinegar. Stir gently for red color.
Fill Cupcake Liners
- Spoon batter into liners. Fill each 2/3 full.
Bake the Cupcakes
- Bake for 18–20 minutes. Check with toothpick.
Cool Cupcakes
- Remove from oven. Cool completely on a rack.
Make the Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Add cream for texture.
Frost the Cupcakes
- Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Decorate for Halloween.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for soft texture.
- Don’t overmix batter; cupcakes stay fluffy.
- Measure flour properly for best results.
- Cool cupcakes fully before frosting.
- Use gel food coloring for bright red color.