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    By Emily Leary. Last updated Feb 11, 2022. Green links are Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Mini red velvet cupcakes

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    These dainty mini red velvet cupcakes can baked in minutes, and they're extra delicious once topped with delicious cream cheese frosting.

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    This recipe makes 23 cute little mini cupcake treats that's are if you're entertaining guests or just fancy an indulgent, velvety treat.

    mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting being unwrapped from the wrapper surrounded by additional mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frostings on a grey table.

    What do these mini red velvet cupcakes taste like?

    They taste incredible! The sponge is made rich and satisfying with the addition of cocoa, while the cream cheese frosting is taken to the next level with a dash of vanilla extract.

    And these homemade red velvet cupcakes also boast that all-important soft, smooth, delicate texture that earns it the "velvet" title.

    This simple recipe requires only simple ingredients and ensures you get the perfect texture every single time. Plus the finished look is super cute, don't you think?

    Here’s what to do to bake these mini red velvet cupcakes from scratch.

    Ingredients

    For the red velvet sponges

    • 2 medium free range eggs
    • 100 g (3.5 oz) self-raising white flour (self rising flour)
    • 100 g (3.5 oz) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 100 g (3.5 oz) margarine
    • 2 tbsp whole milk
    • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (dutch processed)
    • 1 tsp red food colouring gel

    For the cream cheese frosting

    • 100 g (3.5 oz) full fat cream cheese
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 300 g (10.6 oz) icing sugar (powdered sugar)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Electric whisk
    • Mini cupcake cases
    • 24-hole mini cupcake tray
    • Wire cooling rack
    • Teaspoon

    Instructions

    Overhead shot of mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. The centred cupcate is sat on its side with a bite taken out.

    Make the red velvet sponges

    Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan, 350F).

    Put the eggs, flour, sugar, margarine, cocoa, milk and food colouring in a bowl and whisk for about a minute until pale and smooth.

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    Mixing together some of the ingredients required to make the mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting in a glass bowl.

    Line a 24-hole mini cupcake tray with mini cupcake cases. If you don't have a suitable cupcake tray, double up the cupcake cases to create 24 thicker cases (this helps them keep their shape) and arrange on a baking tray.

    Share the batter equally between the cases, then tap the tray on the countertop to level the batter.

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    Overhead shot of the mini red velvet cupcakes in a cupcake tray having been cooked in the oven.

    Place your cakes in the oven for 10-12 mins until springy on top.

    Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Overhead shot of the mini red velvet cupcakes cooling on a wire rack.

    Make the cream cheese frosting

    Beat the cream cheese and vanilla in a clean bowl to loosen.

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    Sieve in the icing sugar.

    Adding icing sugar to the bowl of ingredients to make the cream cheese frosting.

    Whisk until smooth..

    Cream cheese frosting having been mixed together in a bowl.

    Pipe or spoon a little icing over each cake, except one.

    Adding the cream cheese frosting to the cooled mini red velvet cupcakes on a wire rack.

    With the last remaining cake, crumble it up as finely as you can and sprinkle it over the frosting on the other 23 cakes from a height to create decorative red speckles.

    Adding the crumbled red velvet to the top of the mini cupcakes.

    These little treats are so cute and moreish, you could pop them in your mouth whole or savour theme

    Mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting on a grey table top.

    They'd make great gifts at Valentines or Christmas, and are wonderful to take to work for a little snack time treat.

    Mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting unwrapped from it's case sat on a grey table top surrounded by additional cupcakes.

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    Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Dainty little velvety sponges, topped with cream cheese frosting.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time12 minutes mins
    Total Time27 minutes mins
    Course: cakes and bakes, Cookies
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 23 mini cupcakes
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    For the red velvet sponges

    • 2 medium free range eggs
    • 100 g (3.5 oz) self-raising white flour (self rising flour)
    • 100 g (3.5 oz) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 100 g (3.5 oz) margarine
    • 2 tbsp whole milk
    • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (dutch processed)
    • 1 tsp red food colouring gel

    For the cream cheese frosting

    • 100 g (3.5 oz) full fat cream cheese
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 300 g (10.6 oz) icing sugar (powdered sugar)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Electric whisk
    • Mini cupcake cases
    • 24-hole mini cupcake tray
    • Wire cooling rack
    • Teaspoon

    Instructions

    Make the red velvet sponges

    • Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan, 350F).
    • Put the eggs, flour, sugar, margarine, cocoa, milk and food colouring in a bowl and whisk for about a minute until pale and smooth.
    • Line a 24-hole mini cupcake tray with mini cupcake cases. If you don't have a suitable cupcake tray, double up the cupcake cases to create 24 thicker cases (this helps them keep their shape) and arrange on a baking tray.
    • Share the batter equally between the cases, then tap the tray on the countertop to level the batter.
    • Place your cakes in the oven for 10-12 mins until springy on top. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Make the cream cheese frosting

    • Beat the cream cheese and vanilla in a clean bowl to loosen.
    • Sieve in the icing sugar and whisk until smooth.
    • Pipe or spoon a little icing over each cake, except one.
    • With the last remaining cake, crumble it up as finely as you can and sprinkle it over the frosting on the other 23 cakes from a height to create decorative red speckles.

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    Notes

    All the icing to set before placing in storage - it should firm up but won't dry out. Store in an airtight container - they’ll keep for a couple of days in a cool place.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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