Description
Rich, luxurious Paula Deen red velvet cupcakes blend Southern charm with classic dessert elegance. Cream cheese frosting and deep crimson cake create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (236 ml) buttermilk
- 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsps red food coloring
- 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
- 1 lb (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks (226 g) butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups (454 g) confectioner’s sugar, sifted
- pecans, chopped for garnish
- fresh raspberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Temperature Preparation: Bring eggs, buttermilk, and cream cheese to room temperature for 30-45 minutes to facilitate seamless ingredient integration and prevent potential textural inconsistencies.
- Dry Ingredient Refinement: Sift flour, cocoa powder, and sugar through a fine-mesh strainer, eliminating potential lumps and ensuring a silky-smooth cupcake base with uniform texture.
- Mixing Protocol: Combine wet and dry ingredients gently using a spatula, blending until just incorporated to maintain a delicate, tender crumb and prevent potential toughness.
- Baking Deployment: Arrange cupcake liners in muffin tin, filling each to two-thirds capacity to promote optimal rising and prevent potential overflow during the baking process.
- Oven Dynamics: Position pan in center of oven preheated to 350°F, rotating midway through 18-20 minute baking cycle to guarantee consistent heat distribution and even browning.
- Doneness Verification: Conduct toothpick test by inserting into cupcake center; a clean extraction with minimal crumbs indicates complete baking, signaling time to remove from oven and transfer to cooling rack.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow cupcakes to cool completely for 45-60 minutes at room temperature, creating an ideal surface for frosting application without risking decorative element compromise.
Notes
- Temper Ingredients Smartly: Bring eggs, buttermilk, and cream cheese to room temperature 30-45 minutes before mixing to guarantee smoother blending and prevent batter inconsistencies.
- Sift for Silky Texture: Use a fine-mesh strainer to sift dry ingredients, eliminating clumps and creating a uniform, luxurious cupcake base.
- Fold Gently, Bake Perfectly: Mix wet and dry ingredients delicately with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing that leads to dense, tough cupcakes.
- Cool Completely Before Frosting: Let cupcakes rest at room temperature for 45-60 minutes, ensuring a neutral surface that prevents frosting from melting or sliding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg