Description
Indulge in these delicious Blue Velvet Cupcakes, a fun twist on the classic red velvet treat. Moist and flavorful, these vibrant blue cupcakes are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring (as needed for desired color)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, egg, vinegar, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth. Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Cool and Frost: Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
- These cupcakes pair beautifully with cream cheese frosting or white chocolate buttercream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
