Indulge in these Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

These mini red velvet cupcakes are perfect for any special occasion or just as a sweet treat. The moist and fluffy cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese icing are sure to be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line mini cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until well combined.
6. Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full and bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let cupcakes cool completely before icing.
8. For the cream cheese icing, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
9. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
10. Pipe or spread icing onto cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

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