These red velvet cupcakes are soft, moist and fluffy with a lovely chocolate-vanilla flavor, and they are crowned with gorgeous swirls of cream cheese frosting.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, sugar and buttermilk.
1 large egg, 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, 2/3 cup (170ml) buttermilk
Whisk in the oil, yogurt and vanilla extract.
1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable oil, 1/4 cup (60g) vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Gently whisk the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Add in the food coloring 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing in between until you reach your desired color. The original recipe called for 1-2 tablespoons of food coloring. I used only 2 teaspoons and found that was enough.
2-3 tsp red food coloring
Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes completely cool before frosting.
For the frosting:
Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth.
8 oz (250g) full-fat cream cheese, 2 oz (60g) unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Slowly add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing well in between.
3 cups (375g) powdered sugar
Pipe the frosting on top of the cupcakes using a Wilton 1M tip.
Notes
Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.