Best 7 Red Velvet Cupcakes With Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Red velvet cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream frosting are a delectable treat that combines the classic flavors of red velvet cake with the sweet and fluffy texture of marshmallow frosting. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to indulge in a delicious dessert, these cupcakes will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with simple ingredients and easy to follow steps, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating these delightful cupcakes, ensuring a moist and flavorful cake base complemented by a light and airy frosting. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible red velvet cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream frosting.

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RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH MARSHMALLOW BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Marshmallows are the sweet secret to the buttercream frosting that tops colorful chocolate cupcakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 bottle (1 oz) red food color (about 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 jar (7 to 7 1/2 oz) marshmallow creme
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 24 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In small bowl, mix flour, cocoa and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until mixed. Add eggs; beat 1 to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Stir in food color and vanilla.
  • Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk on low speed just until blended. Beat in baking soda and vinegar until well blended. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
  • Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean. Remove from pan to wire racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove lid and foil seal from jar of marshmallow creme. Microwave on High 15 to 20 seconds to soften. In large bowl, beat marshmallow creme and 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon frosting onto each cupcake, swirling frosting with back of spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1/2 g

RED VELVET CUPCAKES



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Bake a batch of red velvet cupcakes as a treat. With chocolate sponge and a cream cheese topping, they're perfect for elevenses served with a cuppa

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 40m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

150g plain flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
50g butter , softened
150g caster sugar
1 large egg , beaten
1 tsp vanilla paste
100ml buttermilk or kefir
50ml vegetable oil
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp red gel food colouring
100g slightly salted butter , softened
225g icing sugar
100g full fat cream cheese , stirred to loosen

Steps:

  • Line a cupcake tin with 12 cupcake cases and set aside. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Sieve the flour, cocoa, bicarb and a pinch of fine salt into a medium bowl and mix to combine.
  • Using a stand mixer or an electric hand whisk, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg, vanilla, buttermilk, oil and vinegar until combined. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dried. Once combined, mix in the red food colouring until you have a deep red mix - the colour may vary depending on what brand you use.
  • Divide the batter between the cupcake cases and bake for 15 mins, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of a cake comes out clean.
  • While the cakes are cooling, make the icing. Beat together the butter and icing sugar using an electric whisk or by hand until pale and fluffy, about 3 mins, then beat in the cream cheese for a further 1-2 mins until well combined.
  • Once the cakes are cool, use a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle to cover the cakes with the cream cheese icing, or dollop the icing on top using a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.59 milligram of sodium

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 CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Very moist red velvet cake -- with excellent buttercream frosting. A family tradition, as well as a favorite. Great for holidays!

Provided by rlroth

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups cake flour
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces red food coloring
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, chocolate pudding mix, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup of butter with 1 1/2 cup of sugar with an electric mixer until creamy; beat the eggs in, one at a time, and beat until the mixture is fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, in several additions. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the red food color until the batter is uniformly colored. In a bowl, stir the baking soda with vinegar, and gently fold the foamy mixture gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • For frosting, place all-purpose flour in a saucepan, and gradually whisk milk into the flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until smoothly combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until thickened and smooth; allow to cool completely. Beat 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute, and gradually beat in the cooled milk mixture; add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat the frosting until fluffy and spreadable, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 634.5 mg, Sugar 50 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.

MAGNOLIA RED VELVET CUPCAKES W/ VANILLA BUTTERCREAM AND/OR CREAM



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The famous Magnolia Red Velvet Cupcakes with the original Vanilla Buttercream Frosting or try Cream Cheese Frosting for a little variation, mix-n-match, or even try swirling the two on top in a sort of ying/yang or marbled pattern...if you add a little bit of food coloring to one of them you can make a very unique treat. I've done it with hues of soft yellow, pink, purple, green, etc depending on the occasion where I was serving it!

Provided by GoldsmithLissa

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 1/4 cups plain flour
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons red food coloring
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups organic whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 -8 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
300 g cream cheese or 300 g mascarpone
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • CUPCAKES:.
  • Preheat oven to 175°C Grease and lightly flour 2 cupcake pans.
  • In a small bowl, sift the cake flour and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the red food colouring, cocoa, and vanilla.
  • Add to the batter and beat well.
  • In a measuring cup, stir the salt into the buttermilk. Add to the batter in three parts alternating with the flour. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated, but do not overbeat.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cider vinegar and baking soda. Add to the batter and mix well.
  • Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl, making sure the ingredients are well blended and the batter is smooth.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared pans.
  • Arrange the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and bake the cupcakes, switching positions of the pans halfway through baking, until a tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool the cupcakes in the pan 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a rack before icing.
  • Fill a piping bag with the icing and spread over cakes. Big and swirly is the key!
  • ICING OPTIONS:.
  • Nota bene: Use and store the icing at room temperature because icing will set if chilled. Icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:.
  • Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla. On the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency. You may not need to add all of the sugar. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly.
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:.
  • With an electric mixer, blend together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Pour in powdered sugar, salt and vanilla extract.
  • Turn mixer on high and beat until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.2, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 281.5, Carbohydrate 75.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 61, Protein 4.4

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY VANILLA ICING



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Provided by Allysa Torey

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Kid-Friendly     Birthday     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons red food coloring
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 recipe Creamy Vanilla Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour three 9- by 2-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with waxed paper.
  • To make the cake: In a small bowl, sift the cake flour and set aside. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl, whisk together the red food coloring, cocoa, and vanilla. Add to the batter and beat well.
  • In a measuring cup, stir the salt into the buttermilk. Add to the batter in three parts alternating with the flour. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated, but do not overbeat. In a small bowl, stir together the cider vinegar and baking soda. Add to the batter and mix well. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl, making sure the ingredients are well blended and the batter is smooth.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the layers cool in the pans for 1 hour. Remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • When the cake has cooled, spread the frosting between the layers, then ice the top and sides of the cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting .

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect red color for your cupcakes, use a high-quality red food coloring. Gel food coloring is more concentrated than liquid food coloring, so you'll need less of it to get the desired shade.
  • Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start making the frosting. This will help them cream together smoothly and avoid lumps.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.
  • For a fun and festive touch, top the cupcakes with a marshmallow or two before serving.

Conclusion:

These red velvet cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream frosting are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. They're moist, fluffy, and full of flavor, and the frosting is light and airy, with a hint of sweetness from the marshmallows. Follow the tips above to ensure your cupcakes turn out perfect every time.

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