Description
Red Velvet Blue Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic red velvet recipe, featuring a vibrant blue color that adds a fun and festive touch to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons blue food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, 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.
- Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. In one bowl, add the blue food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved.
- Using a spoon, alternate scoops of red and blue batter into each cupcake liner.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a cream cheese frosting, mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter for an extra festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg