Red Velvet Cupcakes

Soft, tender cupcakes with a light cocoa note and a rich red color, topped with a creamy, silky frosting. A classic dessert that looks as good as it tastes 

Ingredients (for 12 cupcakes or 30 mini cupcakes)

For cupcakes

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup sugar (250 g)

• 3/4 cup kefir (180 ml)

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 tsp red gel food coloring

• 1/2 tsp baking soda, mixed with 1/2 tsp vinegar

• 1.5 cups flour (190 g)

• pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

For Frosting

• 200 g cream cheese (Philadelphia)

• 1 cup powdered sugar (125 g)

• 1 cup heavy cream 35% (240 ml)

Steps

Cupcakes

1. Beat eggs with sugar using a mixer

2. While continuing to beat, add vanilla

3. Add kefir, vegetable oil, and food coloring, mix

4. Add baking soda mixed with vinegar, mix

5. Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth

6. Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling about 3/4 full

7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes

Frosting

8. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar

9. While continuing to beat, pour in cream

10. Whip until thick and creamy texture forms, then pipe onto cooled cupcakes