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Mary Berry Red Velvet Cupcakes

Mary Berry Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Red Velvet Cupcakes are mini versions of the traditional red velvet cake. They combine the subtle cocoa flavour with the tangy sweetness of cream cheese frosting. Mary Berry’s method uses simple ingredients and a reliable mixing process, ensuring each cupcake is fluffy, moist, and beautifully coloured every time.

Ingredients

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For the cupcakes:

  • 125g plain flour

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

  • 100g caster sugar

  • 60g unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 large egg

  • 100ml buttermilk

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp red gel food colouring

  • 50ml vegetable oil

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 150g full-fat cream cheese

  • 75g unsalted butter, softened

  • 150g icing sugar, sifted

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 12-hole cupcake tray with paper cases.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and bicarbonate of soda. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream butter and sugar

In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined.

Step 4: Add wet ingredients

Stir in the oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food colouring. Mix until smooth and evenly coloured.

Step 5: Combine wet and dry ingredients

Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until smooth and lump-free. Avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes light.

Step 6: Fill the cases

Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake cases, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7: Bake the cupcakes

Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool completely

Let the cupcakes cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Step 9: Prepare the frosting

Beat the butter until creamy, then add cream cheese and vanilla. Gradually add sifted icing sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.

Step 10: Decorate

Spread or pipe the frosting onto each cupcake. Add a sprinkle of red cake crumbs or white chocolate shavings for a pretty finish.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-red-velvet-cupcakes/