Small Batch Red Velvet Cupcakes – only makes 4 cupcakes! Moist delicious red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
First things first, I spent all of yesterday afternoon watching Mockingjay. I had heard pretty horrible things about it and perhaps my standards are low because I watch 3 movies a year but I kind of loved it. Like, I read the books several times so I knew what was happening but I was on the edge of my seat bed for most of it.
Also, yes, I am a sucker. I bought it on digital because I had to watch it RIGHT THEN and then I’ll buy it again when it comes out on DVD. Even though I’ll probably never watch it again.
This is how I work.
Besides that, I have a small batch Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe for you today! It makes 4 cupcakes which means it’s perfect when you’re in the mood for a sweet treat but don’t want a dozen cupcakes calling your name.
Ingredients for Red Velvet Cupcakes
- Canola oil
- Sugar
- Buttermilk
- Egg white
- Red food coloring
- Vanilla
- White vinegar
- Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Buttermilk
- Vanilla
Instructions
- Use an electric mixer to beat together canola oil, sugar, buttermilk, egg white, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat until combined
- Fold in mini chocolate chips if using
- Divide batter among 4 muffin cups lined with paper lines
- Bake at 350F for 20 – 22 minutes
- Cool completely before frosting
- To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla use smooth
- Frost cupcakes
How Long Are Red Velvet Cupcakes Good For?
Red velvet cupcakes are good for about 3 days.
I would store them in the fridge because of the cream cheese frosting and then let them sit on the counter for a little while before serving because nobody likes cold, hard cake.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
from Dessert for Two
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon white vinegar
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- optional: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon buttermilk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line the 4 corners of a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together canola oil, sugar, buttermilk, egg white, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Divide the batter into the 4 prepared muffin cups. Bake 20 - 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together all ingredients until no lumps remain.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 409Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 246mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 31gProtein: 3g
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
I loved Mockingjay too…I saw it in theaters last fall and was just thinking about watching it again! :)
Christina’s blog is awesome and I can’t wait to check out her book; the Red Velvet looks perfect!
Krista says
I haven’t seen Mockingjay yet. I too will probably buy the DVD and not watch it again. I do think I’ll whip up a batch of these for when I watch it though, I love red velvet!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
Ohhh! I want to watch Mocking Jay! I’ll just wait until I can rent it out of the Red Box. These cupcakes look so moist! I would take any recipe scaled down.
Mischa @ Accidental Farm Wife says
I loved all the Hunger Games books and movies. And I love those Red Velvet Cupcakes!
The cookbook looks fantastic, great idea! Hate having lots of leftover sweets staring me down begging me to finish them. ;)
[email protected] says
I just made/posted the mississippi mud bars from Christina’s book and they were OUTRAGEOUSLY good (yes, I’m totally trying to tempt you :) ). I can’t wait to try the red velvet now!
DessertForTwo says
First, THANK YOU, AMANDA! Thanks for the lovely review! I’m so happy to hear that you loved the cupcakes :)
Second, I’m just like you–I watch 3 movies a year. I somehow accidentally got hooked on the hunger games after my friend handed me the first book to read on a flight. I had no other choice. now, I’m hooked and can’t wait for more movies!
[email protected] Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
Totally love red velvet!
Jeanne says
Love that this cupcake recipe is for just 4 servings ! TFS
heather @french press says
I’d love to scale down a brownie recipe – because I always eat WAY too many! and we loved Mockingjay too – saw it twice at the theater
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
I would def want these cupcakes. the problem with a full batch is that there are 24 jsut waiting for you to inhale them.
Karie says
I’d love to see a small batch recipe for black bottom cupcakes.
Sandy Headtke says
I would like to see smaller portioned lemon bars. I have no control when I have a big pan full.
jane patience says
Wow..as an avid follower of dessert for two, it’s hard to pick. Hummingbird Cake would be good.
Kim says
sugar cookies. I dont need like 3 dozen cookies, bc i end up eating like 6 in one sitting!!
Jan R says
I would scale down brownies, but then I wouldn’t have an excuse to eat so many.
Anna W. says
those cupcakes look absolutely perfect!
Kim - Liv Life says
I”ve heard such good things about this book! And frankly I think it would be a perfect fit for my cookbook shelf… ;) The cupcakes look fabulous!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
I love the hunger games series. I haven’t read the book, but I think I need to asap. Have you read the Divergent books. They are awesome too!! ;) I need this cookbook now! These cupcakes look delicious! Love that red color! Pinned!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
first off, I freaking love that this recipe makes 4 cupcakes!!! but if I eat 3, then what is my family left with?! :) I would love a scaled down pie recipe. . or I guess that would be hand pies? love these cupcakes!!
Rebecca says
I’d love to scale down brownies as my husband won’t eat them and I have no self control.
Rebecca says
Delicious chewy brownies
Catherine says
I couldn’t agree more. It is a genius idea…I love Christina’s site and I am excited about her new cookbook.
I would love to find some scaled down cake recipes – I love something sweet and homemade after dinner, but I hate having all that leftover cake on hand calling to me each time I pass by it on the counter. Having perfect one-night portions would help keep me on check while satisfying my sweet cravings.
Thank you for hosting this giveaway. xo, Catherine
lisabella says
A scaled down recipe for pie would be awesome!
Sarah says
A scaled down recipe for casseroles. Sure I could bake a whole pan and freeze part of it, but that’s a lot of extra ingredients and freezer space.
Brandy M says
What a great idea for a date night! A dessert for two! YUM!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
I love some red velvet ANY way I can get it! But this recipe might be kinda dangerous…I might not share. Maybe I’ll share. Maybe not. Love this! xo
Marcia S. says
I would love a scaled down recipe for Lofthouse cookies. If I make a regular batch, I will eat most of them!
Food, Faith, and Other Fabulous Finds says
I would definitely scale down no-bake oatmeal cookies. Those things are my weakness, and I just can’t help myself around them.
Stefanie says
I would love a scaled down carrot cake!
Amy S says
Carrot cake! A whole recipe is way too much for just me!
Christina A. says
Small pecan pies would be awesome for just my husband and I!
Lauren G. says
A scaled down homemade brownie brittle recipe would be awesome
stephanie says
How about a quick scaled down lemon bar recipe? I always want. it. all!
Ellie Z says
Cheesecake. I have all sorts of small springform pans but hit or miss when I pare down recipes. We are empty nesters just the two of us.
Chrik says
I’d love to see a scaled down version of cookies.
Paula Jones says
This is perfect! How many times would a dessert for two come in useful?!
Stephanie says
Gah! I’m so excited about this cookbook. I always have to pawn off all my extra baked goods to coworkers because hubby and I can only eat so many ourselves. I wish there was a scaled down recipe for French macarons. You’d probably need like half an egg white, right? But it would be so great to whip up a batch of 6 or so for a special snack!
Carrie says
What a great idea! I often cut dinner recipes down by half or even two-thirds, but I never thought of doing it with desserts.
Jessica G. says
I would love to see the Butterfinger Brownie Pizza scaled down. Although could probably eat a full size in a sitting or two… especially after this week.
Kelly says
This is amazing! Eating only 4 cupcakes by myself is better than eating a dozen, right?
Candice Jeanine says
Brilliant! Now I don’t have to do the math or crash my diet!
ten b says
I’d like to see cheesecake and carrot cake scaled down.
Jane says
What an awesome idea! Small batch desserts?! What, nothing to bring to the office…sweet!
Holly E says
These cupcakes look wonderful.
Joanne Bruno says
I am SOOOO excited for Christina’s cookbook!! It’s so hard to stop at just one cupcake when there are twelve sitting in front of you. These look so lovely!
Andrea A says
I’d love many recipes scaled down, mainly because I now live alone and it sucks making food that would last me a month. I already scale down almost everything I make or I take the leftovers to work lol.
Tally Heilke says
I think a scaled-down lasagna recipe would be fantastic – I love lasagna but the recipes I’ve used make a TON of it, so I only make it very occasionally. Luckily it freezes pretty well, but still…
Louise says
Delicious!
Becky at Cooking with Vinyl says
These look delicious and I love your blog! I’m a new food blogger and found you on a link party. I’ve followed your social sites and hope we can connect on those. Can’t wait to read more of your blog. Becky
Annette says
I’d like a scaled down recipe for gingerbread. It’s something that when I want a piece, that’s all I want – I don’t want the entire thing.