Red Velvet and Macaron Cupcakes

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Red Velvet and Macaron Cupcakes Recipe

These Red Velvet and Macaron Cupcakes are a delicious twist on classic red velvet cupcakes. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and crunchy crushed macarons.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup macarons, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring in a separate bowl.
• Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined.
• Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
• Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
• Cream cheese and butter should be combined in a medium mixing bowl until smooth.
• Beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
• Cupcakes should be frosted with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with crushed macarons.

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