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Rose Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Delightful Rose Red Velvet Cupcakes with a tender crumb and a touch of floral elegance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon rose extract (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ½ teaspoon rose extract (for frosting)
  • Fresh rose petals (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, vinegar, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding until fully combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into each cupcake liner, filling them about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and rose extract until fluffy.
  9. Frost each cooled cupcake and decorate with fresh rose petals.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.

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