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Close-up of red velvet crush cupcakes with cream cheese swirl, freshly baked and cooling on a wire rack

Red Velvet Crush Cupcakes

Soft, cocoa-kissed red velvet cupcakes with a tangy cream cheese swirl! Moist, flavorful, and perfect for any celebration or cozy baking day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Baking, Cupcakes, Dessert
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 12 cupcakes

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Toothpick
  • Wire Rack
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter

  • 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk room temperature
  • 0.5 tablespoon White vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Red food coloring liquid or gel
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Keyword cream cheese swirl, easy cupcakes, red velvet crush cupcakes, red velvet cupcakes, red velvet dessert