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Bleeding Heart Red Velvet Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting

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These vibrant red velvet cupcakes feature a luscious bleeding heart center of raspberry jam and a smooth, creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy treat, they combine simplicity with a dramatic twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (80g) raspberry jam, seedless preferred
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk (to adjust frosting consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, red gel food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
  4. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Batter should be smooth and pourable but not runny.
  5. Spoon batter into cupcake liners about halfway full (approximately 2 tablespoons or 30g).
  6. Drop about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam into the center of each cupcake, then cover with about 1 tablespoon more batter to encase the jam.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until cupcakes spring back lightly and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean (avoid the jam center).
  8. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely, about 30-40 minutes.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract. Add heavy cream or milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
  10. Frost cupcakes generously using a spatula or piping bag.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning batter. Do not stir jam into batter; drop it in center and cover with batter for bleeding heart effect. Softened cream cheese and butter ensure smooth frosting. Chill frosting if kitchen is warm. Check cupcakes starting at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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