Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet cupcakes are a classic southern favorite. I decided to make these in celebration of Valentine’s Day for my husband and coworkers!

My secret for quick, delicious and buttery red velvet cupcakes is to use a box mix as the base and a homemade cream cheese frosting. I always start with a Duncan Hines mix and follow the instructions on the back, except substitute melted butter for the oil.

Add some festive sprinkles and some baker’s twine to package them up and you will be the favorite in the office the next day!

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Makes: 24 cupcakes
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Ingredients:

• 1 Box Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cake Mix 
• 3 eggs 
• 1 cup water 
• 1/2 cup melted butter 
• 1 stick room temperature butter 
• 1 brick room temperature cream cheese 
• 3 cups powdered sugar 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• Pinch of salt 

Directions:

1. Mix cake mix, water, eggs, and melted butter on high until combined. 
2. Spoon batter into liners, bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes 
3. For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese in a bowl until combined. 
4. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mix. 
5. Add vanilla and salt, beat on high for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy. 
6. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!