Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (312g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 3/4 cups (350g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/3 cup (24g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (3g)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Red food coloring: 2 teaspoons (10ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Large eggs: 2
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
18-22 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, food coloring, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cupcake:
* Calories: 280
* Fat: 15g
* Saturated Fat: 5g
* Trans Fat: 0g
* Cholesterol: 55mg
* Sodium: 190mg
* Carbohydrates: 36g
* Fiber: 1g
* Sugar: 25g
* Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender crumb
- Vibrant red color
- Sweet and slightly tangy flavor
- Perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "These cupcakes are absolutely divine! They're so moist and fluffy, and the flavor is just perfect."
- "I love the vibrant red color. They look so festive and perfect for Valentine's Day."
- "These cupcakes were a hit at my party. Everyone raved about them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough cupcakes.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- For a more intense red color, add a few drops of liquid red food coloring to the batter.
- If you don't have cupcake liners, you can spray the muffin pan with cooking spray before filling with batter.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
