June 22, 2026
URL: https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/cupcakes/red-velvet-cupcakes-cream-cheese-frosting-9272
- Prep time 45 minutes
- Total time 75 minutes
- Servings 24
Ingredients
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1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Signature Red Velvet Cake Mix
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1 cup lowfat buttermilk
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3 eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 pkgs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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white sprinkles
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1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
Nutrition Information
297 calories, 24g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place liners in 24 muffin cups.
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Step two
Beat red velvet cake mix, buttermilk, eggs and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter into pans.
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Step three
Bake 16 to 18 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from pans and cool completely.
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Step four
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
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Step five
Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly add confectioners’ sugar and mix until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Step six
Frost red velvet cupcakes evenly with cream cheese frosting. Decorate with sprinkles and pomegranate seeds just before serving.