Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes
Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cake is back! Try this easy version starting with a cake mix.
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30 min
Prep Time
1 hr 15 min
Total Time
48 mini
cupcakes Ingredients
Cupcakes
1 (15.25- to 16.5-ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
12 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, melted
1 (1-ounce) bottle red food color
Water, as directed on package
Frosting
23 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
18 teaspoon salt
4 to 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Half & Half
Decorations
Decorator sprinkles
How to make
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STEP 1
Combine cake mix, melted butter, eggs, red food color and water in bowl. Beat at low speed 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
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STEP 2
Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper or foil baking cups into 48 mini or 24 regular muffin cups; set aside.
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STEP 3
Fill prepared cups 2/3 full. Bake 12-16 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
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STEP 4
Place 2/3 cup butter into bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Continue beating, gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla, salt and enough half & half for desired spreading consistency. Pipe or frost onto cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with decorator sprinkles.
Tip #1
Variation: Red Velvet Layer Cake: Substitute 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans for muffin pan cups. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Tip #2
Read more about this recipe on Recipe Buzz® Blog.
140 Calories
6 Fat (g)
25 Cholesterol (mg)
120 Sodium (mg)
22 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
1 Protein (g)
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