Vanilla Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Cream Cheese Frosting (For Red Velvet):
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pipe with star tips, swirl with a spoon, or spread with a knife—these cupcakes wear any frosting like royalty.
Decorating Tips
- Use colored sprinkles to match the flavor
- Top red velvet with white chocolate curls
- Drizzle chocolate cupcakes with chocolate ganache
- Add mini vanilla wafers or cookie crumbles for a playful twist
Serve Them Together – And Watch the Crowd Go Wild
Serve all three flavors together on one tray for a trio of taste that’s visually stunning and flavor-packed. Everyone will have a favorite—and you’ll be the cupcake hero of every gathering.
Final Thoughts
This Vanilla, Chocolate, and Red Velvet Cupcake Trio isn’t just a recipe—it’s a masterclass in indulgence, efficiency, and flavor balance. Why settle for one type of cupcake when you can have three at once—without tripling the work?
Bake once. Impress always. Eat until your heart’s content.