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Spooky Red Velvet Halloween Cupcakes

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Spooky Red Velvet Halloween Cupcakes are the ultimate festive treat for your Halloween gatherings! These delightful cupcakes boast a rich, velvety texture and a striking red hue, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting that will enchant both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and even more fun to decorate, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next spooky celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with Halloween-themed liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring them to wire racks.
  7. For frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar.
  8. Once cooled completely, frost generously and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Keywords: - To enhance moisture, consider adding yogurt or sour cream into the batter. - Swap in gluten-free flour for a lighter option or add chocolate chips for an extra surprise.

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