Description
Indulge in these unique Blue Velvet Cupcakes that are moist, flavorful, and visually stunning. Perfect for any celebration or just a special treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon royal blue gel food coloring
- 1/8 teaspoon violet gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and both food colorings until combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
Notes
- These cupcakes pair well with cream cheese frosting or vanilla buttercream.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant blue color without adding too much liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
