Description
These Red Velvet Cake Minis are bite-sized versions of the classic red velvet cake, featuring a moist, fluffy cake with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet personal treat!
Ingredients
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For the Red Velvet Cake:
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 teaspoon vinegar)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Red velvet cake crumbs
- White chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Red Velvet Mini Cakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fill each mini muffin cup 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble & Decorate
- Pipe or spread cream cheese frosting onto the cooled mini cakes.
- Garnish with red velvet cake crumbs or white chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- No mini muffin tin? Use a sheet cake and cut out mini rounds with a cookie cutter.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute gluten-free flour for the all-purpose flour.