Best 8 Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Icing Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable combination of rich red velvet cake and creamy cheese icing with our comprehensive guide to mini red velvet cupcakes. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings. With a tender crumb and vibrant color, these cupcakes are sure to impress your friends and family. We've gathered the best recipes from around the web, providing you with a variety of options to choose from. Whether you prefer a classic red velvet cupcake or one with a unique twist, we have something for everyone. So grab your apron and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a delightful baking journey and create mini red velvet cupcakes that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINI RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing image

This is one dessert that I could eat every day. It's easy to make, fun to decorate, and delicious to eat. I highly recommend it.

Provided by Trex

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Wedding Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
3 (6 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 30 mini muffin cups.
  • Sift flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
  • Beat oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Slowly add the flour mixture; beat on low speed until batter is just moistened and still airy. Pour batter into the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert cupcakes carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together in a clean stand mixer bowl. Slowly add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Mix on low until smooth. Spread icing over cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 184.3 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

RED VELVET MINI CUPCAKES



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Oil takes the place of butter in these cupcakes, making them lower in fat, but also making the crumb moist. Also, all of the flour is whole wheat! The frosting is simply sweetened reduced-fat cream cheese, but it's plenty tasty.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 48 mini cupcakes (2 cupcakes per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup lowfat (1-percent) buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Nonstick cooking spray, for coating ice cream scoop
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 48 mini muffin cups (2 large tins or 4 small) with paper liners.
  • Whisk together the flour, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl. Beat together the oil and granulated sugar on medium-high speed with a hand mixer in a large bowl until well combined. Add the egg and beat until well blended. Beat in the food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla.
  • On low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk in thirds, beginning and ending with the flour, beating well after each addition. Whisk together the baking soda and vinegar in a small bowl, and then beat into the batter until fully incorporated.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, evenly divide the batter among the cupcake liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Sift the confectioners' sugar over the mixture and beat until smooth. Beat in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 6 grams

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE 'BOX' CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: red velvet cake mix, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cream cheese frosting

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box red velvet cake mix, prepared according to package instructions
15 oz cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, prepare the red velvet cake batter.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, stirring until there are no lumps.
  • Divide the batter evenly among a lined muffin tin, filling halfway.
  • Spoon some of the cream cheese mixture onto the batter.
  • Top with remaining batter, filling about ¾ of the way up.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then cool.
  • Pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each cupcake, then top with red velvet crumbs.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 50 grams

SKINNY RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Delicious red velvet cupcakes with less fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. What's not to love!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 bottle (1 oz) red food color (about 2 tablespoons)
1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons fat-free (skim) milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 24 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, beat flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt with whisk. Add remaining cake ingredients. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl once. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (cups will be full).
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cooled cupcakes. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH MASCARPONE CREAM CHEESE ICING



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Provided by Rebecca Rather

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Bake     Christmas     Marscarpone

Yield 12 Texas-sized cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup (2 ounces) red food coloring
3 1/2 tablespoons high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
Icing
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone (Italian cream cheese, available at most grocery stores)
1 teaspoon vanilla or mint extract
Crushed peppermint candy for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease jumbo muffin cups (3 1/2 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep) with butter or cooking spray, and lightly flour them, knocking out the excess flour, or line them with baking papers.
  • In a small bowl, stir the food coloring and cocoa powder together to make a smooth paste. Set aside. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and the sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition, then add the cocoa paste while continuing to beat. Reduce the mixer speed to medium and beat the batter for about 4 minutes. In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir the vanilla into the buttermilk (this can be done in the measuring cup). Add the flour mixture in 3 increments alternately with the buttermilk in 2 increments, starting and ending with the flour. Beat on medium speed just until the ingredients are combined. Add the sour cream and vinegar and beat on low speed until combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups three-fourths full with batter. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, just until the cupcakes feel firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Do not overbake, or the cupcakes will dry out. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then unmold onto a wire rack and let cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the icing: In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the mascarpone on very low speed until just combined. (Be careful; once you've added the mascarpone, excessive beating can make the frosting curdle.) Stir in the vanilla or mint extract.
  • Frost the top of each muffin with the icing. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy, if using, evenly on the cupcakes.

RED VELVET CUPCAKES



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This mini version of the classic Red Velvet Cake is one of the more popular offerings in bakeries all across the country. Whip up a batch this holiday season or anytime of the year.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     McCormick®

Time 40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ cups flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs eggs
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 (1 ounce) bottle McCormick® Red Food Color
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in sour cream, milk, food color and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until just blended. Do not overbeat. Spoon batter into 30 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Frost with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese, softened, butter, sour cream and McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING AND FROSTING



Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Filling and Frosting image

Creamy frosting doubles as a surprise filling in rich, red velvet cupcakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 bottle (1 oz) red food color (about 2 tablespoons)
12 oz cream cheese (from two 8-oz packages), softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla
9 cups powdered sugar
1 to 3 tablespoons milk
Betty Crocker™ colored sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs, cocoa and food color on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full). Bake and cool completely as directed on box for cupcakes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Beat in 1 tablespoon of the milk. Add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is piping consistency.
  • Fit round tip (opening about 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter) in decorating bag. Spoon about 1 1/4 cups frosting into bag. Insert tip in center of 1 cupcake, about halfway down. Gently squeeze decorating bag, pulling upwards until cupcake swells slightly and filling comes to the top. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.
  • Fit round tip (opening about 1/2 inch in diameter) into decorating bag. Spoon remaining frosting into bag; generously pipe frosting in circular motion on top of each cupcake, leaving 1/4-inch border around edge. Top with colored sugar. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 0 g

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This recipe was adapted from "What Hawaii Likes to Eat" and the frosting is adapted from a recipe by Teri Wahl. My family used to own a bakery, and these were the cupcakes we sold. There will be A LOT of frosting. Some may want to halve the recipe. We actually used a whole ice-cream scoop of frosting on top of the cupcake. This is the actual recipe for the bakery, so it makes 48 cupcakes.... it's easy to scale down to 12 but kinda hard just to do 6.

Provided by HawaiiChef79

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT20m

Yield 48 cupcakes, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups unsalted butter
2 tablespoons real vanilla extract
5 lbs cream cheese (I recommend Philadelphia brand)
4 lbs powdered sugar, sifted
4 cups unsalted butter
6 cups sugar
8 large eggs
1/2 cup oil
10 cups cake flour
10 tablespoons cocoa powder
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup red food coloring
4 tablespoons white vinegar or 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • NOTE: Before starting to make these cupcakes, it helps if all the ingredients are at room temperature. Also, if you don't have a stand mixer, just use a hand mixer. I don't recommend mixing this by hand.
  • Cream cheese frosting:
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together butter, cream cheese and vanilla.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until it will hold its shape.
  • Red Velvet Cupcakes:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line cupcake pan(s) with liners.
  • In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, mix the butter and sugar until well creamed together, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated. Add oil.
  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Mix together vinegar and red food coloring.
  • Slowly add flour mixture, red food coloring mixture and buttermilk mixture, alternating between all three and ending on the buttermilk mixture. DO NOT OVER MIX!
  • Scoop dough into lined cupcake pans. Or fill until about 2/3s full.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of cupcake comes out clean.
  • As soon as cupcakes come out of the oven, put one cupcake in the freezer.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool (about 1 hour) and either using a star-tip filled pastry bag or an ice cream scooper, frost cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
  • Take the frozen cupcake and grate or food process until you get fine crumbs. Sprinkle over cream cheese frosting as a garnish.
  • ***NOTE: If you can wait, these taste even better after being refrigerated overnight!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.1, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 169.4, Sodium 331.8, Carbohydrate 87.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 63.3, Protein 8.2

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will make the process go much smoother.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cupcake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients: Be sure to mix until just combined, overmixing can result in a tough cupcake.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full: This will allow the cupcakes to rise properly without overflowing the liners.
  • Bake the cupcakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes: Or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing are a delicious and festive treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. With their moist, tender crumb and rich, creamy frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give these mini red velvet cupcakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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