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Irresistible Thing 1 Thing 2 Cupcakes with Red Frosting

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Moist and fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with smooth, tangy red cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or a comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) hot water or brewed coffee
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp whole milk or plant-based milk
  • Red gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Stir in hot water or brewed coffee until smooth and pourable.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full with batter.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until desired sweetness and consistency are reached.
  10. Add red gel food coloring a little at a time until the desired shade is achieved.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously using an offset spatula or piping bag.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender. Brewed coffee enhances chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee. Chill frosting tools if kitchen is warm. Bake in two batches if oven heat distribution is uneven. Frost cupcakes only when completely cool to avoid melting frosting.

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Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, red frosting, cream cheese frosting, easy cupcakes, party dessert, homemade cupcakes

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