Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until combined. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry and mix gently until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
- Set the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and preheat for 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Place silicone or paper cupcake liners in the air fryer basket. Fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter, avoiding overfilling.
- Cook at 320°F for 12-15 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a cake tester or toothpick at 12 minutes; if clean, cupcakes are done. If not, cook in 2-minute increments.
- Remove cupcakes and let cool completely on a wire rack to prevent frosting from melting.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy. Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 cupcakes
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 28 grams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams