Red Velvet Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Sprinkles

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Sprinkles Recipe

These classic Red Velvet Cupcakes are ideal for any occasion. They're sure to please with a moist, velvety crumb and a rich buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

Time Needed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Prepare a muffin pan with paper liners.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
One at a time, add the eggs, beating well after each addition.
Combine the vanilla extract and red food coloring in a mixing bowl.
In two additions, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and mixing well after each addition.
Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Prepare the frosting while the cupcakes are cooling.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until it is light and fluffy.
Mix in the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract gradually until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, generously frost them with the buttercream frosting and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.