Description

Red Velvet Cake Minis are delightful, bite-sized treats that blend the rich flavors of cocoa with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. These soft and velvety mini cakes are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or when you’re in the mood for a sweet indulgence. Their vibrant red color and irresistible taste make them a charming addition to any dessert table, ensuring smiles all around!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; whisk until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just blended.
Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cake (40g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Swap vanilla for almond extract for a unique twist. Add mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra indulgence. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.