Description
Red Velvet Peppermint Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat, blending the classic flavors of rich cocoa and refreshing peppermint. These moist and velvety cupcakes are topped with a creamy peppermint frosting that adds a delightful twist to your holiday gatherings. With their stunning red hue and irresistible aroma, they are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk, food coloring, and peppermint extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before preparing frosting by beating butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy. Add cream and vanilla to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg