Description
Delightful red and white swirled frosted cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion, combining joyful colors and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup red food coloring
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with colorful cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well.
- Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and mix well.
- Alternately spoon red and vanilla batter into cupcake liners to create a swirl effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together powdered sugar and softened butter. Add vanilla and heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
- Using piping bags with a star tip, frost cooled cupcakes with the red and white swirl. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing. Adjust the heavy cream in frosting for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, baking, dessert, festive, red and white, frosted cupcakes