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Plate of Red Velvet Cupcakes

How to Make Red Velvet Cupcakes

By: McCormick Kitchens

May 28, 2025

Instructions

Find the red velvet cupcake recipe here.

Need some red velvet dessert ideas? Join McCormick® and Cameron Mason as we show you how to make these delicious, decadent homemade red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting — perfect to impress that special someone, or as a casual treat for friends and family!

CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS:

Chocolate cake mix
Sour cream
Water
Vegetable oil
McCormick® Red Food Color
Eggs
McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

VANILLA CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

Cream cheese, softened
Butter, softened
Sour cream
McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
Confectioners' sugar

Music Credits Song Name: Otter Pop Artist Name: Shawn Wasabi

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