Description
Delightfully moist and vibrant Blue Velvet Cupcakes topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. These classic American treats showcase a beautiful blue hue with subtle cocoa flavor, perfect for parties or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons blue gel food coloring
- ½ cup sour cream
Frosting Ingredients
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until well mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and blue gel food coloring until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until all ingredients are combined without overmixing to ensure tender cupcakes.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool the Cupcakes: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well until the frosting reaches a creamy and spreadable consistency.
- Frost Cupcakes: Once completely cooled, frost the cupcakes evenly with the cream cheese frosting using a spatula or piping bag.
- Serve: Serve immediately or store refrigerated; these cupcakes are great for gatherings, parties, or any special treat.
Notes
- For extra decoration, top cupcakes with sprinkles or edible glitter to add a festive touch.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep them fresh.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to ensure the frosting does not melt.
- Adjust blue gel food coloring quantity to achieve your desired shade of blue.
