Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting add a little Christmas flavor to the classic southern dessert. With the red color and peppermint flavor, this is a festive holiday dessert.

 
The batter for these cupcakes is a standard red velvet cake batter with cocoa powder, red food coloring, buttermilk, and a little vinegar. A combination of butter and vegetable oil helps keep these cupcakes wonderfully moist.
The cream cheese frosting is flavored with a little peppermint extract and it is to die for. So creamy and rich!

 
For more peppermint flavor and to make them look more festive, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top. To make the frosting look decorative, use a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
This recipe for Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting makes 24 cupcakes, making it perfect for a holiday party.
I’m a sucker for anything red velvet and these holiday flavored cupcakes do not disappoint.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting are a classic red velvet cupcake with a little Christmas flavor.

1/2 cup unsalted butter, (softened)
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 (1-ounce) bottle red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose ...