Comments on: Red Velvet Cupcakes

By: Molly McGinnis Byrne

Molly McGinnis Byrne — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:33:53 +0000

Yes! Luckily I hadn’t mixed the wet ingredients in yet when I decided to stubbornly read the entire post. I should know better!! Sugar Spun Run always explains! 😄

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:15:11 +0000

In reply to Molly McGinnis Byrne. Sorry about that, Molly! Hopefully your second batch turned out nicely

By: Molly McGinnis Byrne

Molly McGinnis Byrne — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:01:06 +0000

Nevermind about the previous comment, of course I started mixing ingredients before I read the What You’ll Need section, my fault. I should know better, listen to Sam!! Haha.
I guess I’ll start over. 🙁

By: Molly McGinnis Byrne

Molly McGinnis Byrne — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:51:58 +0000

I only have dutch processed cocoa powder. Should I use baking powder instead?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:26:43 +0000

In reply to Isaiah. Hi Isaiah! I haven't personally experimented with it so I can't say for sure how it will work. If you do try it I would love to know how it goes. :)

By: Isaiah

Isaiah — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:25:28 +0000

hi! do you think this recipe could also be use to make matcha cupcakes? Instead of cocoa, i’d just use matcha powder and remove the red food coloring. I super love your recipe, my red velvet cupcakes were so moist and fluppy!!!

By: Isaiah John

Isaiah John — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:10:56 +0000

The recipe is sooooo good!!!! My cupcakes turned so moistttt! 😭 Thank you soo muchh for thisssss

By: boo boom bam

boo boom bam — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:46:39 +0000

dis so good hehe

By: mmm

mmm — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:54:37 +0000

so cute and yummy

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:57:51 +0000

In reply to Rosie. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Rosie! I'm so glad you enjoyed the cupcake so much! You can simply double all of the ingredients to make a double batch. :)

By: Rosie

Rosie — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:50:18 +0000

love this recipe and I get so many compliments, how do I double it.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:07:59 +0000

In reply to Seva Patel. I appreciate the request. I don't think I will be able to get it done by May though. :(

By: Seva Patel

Seva Patel — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:36:33 +0000

I have a request! Can we please get a recipe for “Unicorn Cupcakes”? As in: vanilla with rainbow frosting? My friend would like them for her birthday party in May. Thank You!!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:48:23 +0000

In reply to Esia. We are so happy they turned out so nicely for you, Esia! Enjoy

By: Esia

Esia — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:11:16 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt.

Excellent recipe ! Used a few other recipes but yours is the easiest to make and it was super delicious ! Had no issues with freezing it too it . Thank you

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:25:10 +0000

In reply to Eti. You shouldn't have any issues freezing these. :)

By: Eti

Eti — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:45:53 +0000

Can you freeze these ?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 02:50:41 +0000

In reply to Yeva. Hi Yeva! I haven't personally tried it. I think a 1:1 gluten free flour could work. Let me know how they turn out. :)

By: Yeva

Yeva — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:31:09 +0000

Would these taste and feel fine if I just swapped the flour to make them gluten free?

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:14:22 +0000

I made these for my wife’s birthday today. She loved them!!! Thank you so much!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:47:30 +0000

In reply to Ana. Hi Ana! I'm not sure how that would work honestly. I think it could alter the final texture of the cupcakes. I would recommend baking the cupcakes and then freezing the baked cupcakes.

By: Ana

Ana — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:05:31 +0000

Can i freeze the batter and thaw it before baking them?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:37:35 +0000

In reply to Nicole. Hi Nicole! I've tested it with buttermilk and you really get better results from the milk and vinegar so I would recommend it as written. :)

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:59:16 +0000

Hi Sam, can I use buttermilk instead of regular milk in this recipe?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:51:51 +0000

In reply to AS. Sinking in the cupcake can come from a few things: over-mixing, under-baking, or even an oven that isn't quite at the right temperature. Did you use the toothpick test to check to see if they were done baking? All that being said, your altitude may also be causing an issue and unfortunately I am just not familiar with high altitude baking so I can't say for sure how to offset this issue. :( Hopefully someone else can chime in who has some experience with high altitude baking. :)