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Overhead photo of homemade mini red velvet cupcakes recipe with cream cheese frosting on a white kitchen counter.

Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Bite-sized mini red velvet cupcakes recipe with a tender crumb and tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for parties, holidays, and celebrations.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 24 mini cupcakes
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Mini cupcake pans 24-cup capacity recommended
  • 1 Electric mixer Stand or hand mixer works
  • 2 Wire cooling racks For proper air circulation
  • Set Measuring cups & spoons Accuracy is important
  • 1 Piping bag with tips For frosting decoration
  • 1 Offset spatula For smooth frosting
  • 1 Small cookie scoop For portioning batter evenly

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Red food coloring Gel preferred for vibrancy
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon White vinegar
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For frosting
  • pinch Salt For frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line mini cupcake pans with liners.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Combine oil, egg, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar in another bowl.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fill cupcake liners ¾ full. Bake 12–15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes using piping bag or spatula.
  • Optional: Rest batter 5 minutes before baking for best texture.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.7mg