Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until incorporated.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in red gel food coloring to the batter.
- Fill each cupcake liner three-quarters full and bake for 17-20 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for fluffy cupcakes.