Red velvet cupcakes are one of my favourite treats. I've been making them for friend's birthdays and other special occasions since I was a teenager. I want to bake my boyfriend something for Valentine's Day and immediately thought of these because I couldn't remember a time when I'd made them for him. I call them my 'Lazy Girl Red Velvet Cupcakes' - they're foolproof and super quick. You can whip these up in an hour and pretend like you're a domestic goddess. A surefire way to impress the boyfriend or hubby even if you have a hectic life and feel like you're way too busy to faff around in the kitchen. These might not look quite as professional as the one I bought to celebrate my first blog birthday but the taste is to die for. Absolute perfection.
Yup, that's right, we're cheating. But, shhhh! Nobody need know but you and me. You'll need Betty Crocker Red Velvet Cake Mix and Vanilla Icing, which can be found in any large supermarket. Additionally, three medium eggs, water and vegetable oil are added to the mix.
The instructions are all on the packet but you simply throw all the ingredients into a bowl and mix with a whisk until smooth and creamy. If you have an electric mixer, great, but I don't so I used a traditional metal whisk. The mixture should just about make 12 cupcakes. I used these silver baking cases but you can place the mixture straight into a metal or silicone cupcake tray if you prefer.
After 23-28 minutes in the oven they should look like this. Slightly crisp on the outside and delicious and moist on the inside. Now for the fun part. The vanilla icing comes ready made in a tub which means you literally scoop it out with a rounded knife or spatula and cover the top of the cupcake. It's not supposed to look perfect so that's what makes it so foolproof. You honestly cannot go wrong! I added red heart sprinkles for decoration, but you can add whatever you like.
I'm not sure if you can tell from the photo but the inner has a definite red colour. So appropriate for Valentine's Day! If you fancy trying these for yourself and have any questions just leave a comment and I'll reply.
I've actually never had a red velvet cake. I know, where have I been?? :o
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I've never had red velvet cake or buns either.. I must rectify this! haha ;)
ReplyDeleteYou must, so tasty! Make some for your boyf! xo
DeleteI've never try them but they look so yummy =)
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Yum! I'm such a massive cupcake eater but I've never tried red velvet! These look super yummy so maybe I'll give them a go before the 14th too :) xx
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it goes if you try it Katie! xo
DeleteWe had a red velvet wedding cake. It's my all time favourite cake!
ReplyDeleteAhh, that sounds heavenly. If I ever get married I think I might have one too. The red is so strongly linked to romance that it makes perfect sense :)
DeleteI LOVE red velvet cake! So yummy. I always top it with cream cheese icing, it adds such a lovely tang! x
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious! I also love red velvet cupcakes :)
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These look delicious! I've never tried red velvet cake either but I think I'll be making some for my boyfriend for Valentines! x
ReplyDeleteI love red velvet cupcakes -- a marshmallow in the middle goes really well!
ReplyDeleteLook delicious :)
ReplyDeleteOhhh my these look incredible! You can never go wrong with a Betty Crocker mix - so delicious and ridiculously easy... what more could you want?!
ReplyDeleteExactly!! There's no shame in it! xo
DeleteThese look amazing!!! And so easy to do too. I am going to the supermarket to pick up the bits for these.
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Great post! Your cakes look so yummy
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Yum, yum, yum! My husband isn't much of a cake fan except if it's a cheesecake so I think I'll be making a batch this weekend just for myself!
ReplyDeleteGood luck if you try it. It's hard to stop at one though ;-)
DeleteI love how you openly admit to using a mix! I feel like so many people would hide that fact and make it look like they are baking masters. I think I might make these for Valentines day now that I know a boxed mix will be just as yummy as home made.
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I probably wouldn't be honest with everyone I make them for! :)
DeleteThese look so good! I'll definitely pick the mix up next time I'm in town! xx
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These look amazing, and so yum! I might make some for my boyfriend, he'd love 'em! x
ReplyDeleteYou should! They are so yum :)
DeleteRed velvet cupcakes ar my favourite and these look so good, i'll definitely be trying this mix! x
ReplyDeleteAhh I didn't know they did a pre-mix of this! Definitely going to be getting my paws on that :D x
ReplyDeleteMmm these look so delicious (who cares that they're a cheat when they look so yummy!)
ReplyDeleteKaz x
What a GREAT idea!!!! :D Looks so yummy
ReplyDeleteAww these looks really cute :)
ReplyDeleteI want to bake now!
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i love red velvet cupcakes, these look so good :)
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These are SOOOO cute! xxx
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Very cute! I've made red velvet from scratch myself before and it's so time intensive. I'm so glad there's box mixes now! Very cute cupcakes!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea. I love red velvet cake as well. Im am totally making those for valentines day.
ReplyDeleteKayleigh
Ooooh I put my eyes on this baking mix last week. I think I should go for it!
ReplyDeleteYou should! I love it :)
Deletebetty crocker's ready-made icing is the bomb, mmm. Chocolate in particular!
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I know, right, I can't believe how good it is!
DeleteHaha, I use that brand of cake mix when I'm pretending to be a domestic goddess too, you just can't beat it x
ReplyDeleteIt surprises me every time I use it just how good it is! My boyf had one of these yesterday and couldn't praise them highly enough. He even used the word 'perfection' !!
DeleteThese look so delicious! Believe it or not i've never had red velvet cake before!
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red velvet is like my favorite thing - and i love how you decorated it and how the frosting you slathered on looks so fluffy and frosty. classic and adorable!!!! i'm trying to decide what i want to make on valentines too. my boyfriend's birthday is the day after valentines so i have a lot of baking/cooking to do in the coming week!
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These look amazing! I love red velvet and I once made some cupcakes but was so disappointed when they didn't turn out red :( I will keep on eye out in the supermarket for these mixes and perhaps whip some up for Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteI think i might go and make some tonight they look so good.
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These look so good! I am a terrible cook so see no problem whatsoever with cheating! x
ReplyDeleteohh these look so tasty, I would love to have one now!!
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These look incredible! Red velevet cupcakes are my all time favourite, but I'm always too scared to make them incase they match up to the Hummingbird Bakery ones.
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So yummy, seriously craving cake now lol :-)
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You should come and visit Angel Food Bakery - our red velvet cupcakes are signature and soooo yummy!!!! x
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