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Blue Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Jennifer Tirrell
Looking for a change from the usual red velvet cupcakes? Then why not give the Blue Velvet Cupcakes Recipe a try! These delightful treats put a fresh spin on the traditional southern dessert, and they're bound to leave a lasting impression on anyone who samples them.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2  cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp  tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup  milk
  • blue food coloring

FROSTING

  • 16  oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup  unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5-6  cups  powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. Consider spraying the liners with nonstick cooking spray for less sticking.
  • In a stand mixer or using electric beaters, cream together butter and sugar. Then, add eggs one by one, followed by vanilla and vinegar.
  • Gently mix in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and soda. Incorporate milk and stir.
  • Add 1 tsp to 1 Tbsp of blue food coloring for your desired hue and evenly distribute the color.
  • Divide the batter equally among 24 cupcake liners, then bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  • While the cupcakes cool, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and 4-5 cups of powdered sugar. Beat until you reach the desired frosting consistency.
  • If the frosting isn't stiff enough, add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until you achieve the desired stiffness.
  • Frost your cupcakes and savor the deliciousness!
Keyword Blue Velvet Cupcakes