Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, mixing until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant red color.
- Chill cupcakes before decorating for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
