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Halloween Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn

Delicious Halloween Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting

Indulge in these festive Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting, perfect for Halloween celebrations!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons red food coloring Adam's Extract preferred
Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 12 oz white chocolate melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Adam's Extract preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract Adam's Extract preferred

Equipment

  • mixer
  • Cupcake Tins
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place liners in cupcake tins.
  3. In the bowl of your mixer, place the cake mix plus flour, sugar, and sifted cocoa. Whisk to blend these ingredients together.
  4. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix on low speed, increasing to medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  5. Beat at medium speed for 1 more minute (longer if using a hand mixer).
  6. Scoop into cupcake liners and bake for 15-20 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes then remove cupcakes.
Frosting Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, beat the butter at medium speed until creamy.
  2. Beat in the melted white chocolate.
  3. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and beat at low speed, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, until light and fluffy.
  4. Add peppermint extract and mix until fully incorporated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for Halloween gatherings, providing a festive look and delicious taste. Feel free to customize the flavors of the frosting to suit your preference.

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