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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vinegar apple cider or white
For the Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the "Blood" Drizzle:
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder for depth of color
To Make Graveyard Pudding Cups
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup whipped topping Cool Whip or homemade
  • 1 package Oreo cookies crushed for “dirt”
  • Milano cookies or graham crackers for tombstones
  • Gummy worms candy bones, or candy pumpkins for decoration

Method
 

Steps to Make the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring until smooth.
  5. Combine Batter: Slowly add dry ingredients into wet, mixing gently.
  6. Bake: Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  7. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  8. Decorate: Frost cooled cupcakes, then drizzle with the prepared “blood” mixture for a spooky effect.
To Make Graveyard Pudding Cups
  1. Make Pudding: Whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened. Fold in whipped topping for a creamy texture.
  2. Layer Cups: In small clear cups, layer pudding at the bottom, then crushed Oreos on top to look like dirt. Repeat layers if desired. ones, and pumpkins for a graveyard look.
  3. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.