One Bowl Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

1 stick unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

3 tablespoons canola oil

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature

1 cup all-purpose flour, not packed

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 and 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup full fat sour cream

1 tablespoon red food coloring (use more or less to suit your color needs)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese, VERY soft

2 ounces unsalted butter, VERY soft

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (more if needed to reach preferred consistency)

Instructions