There’s something about red velvet cupcakes that feels like magic in miniature form. Maybe it’s the bold splash of scarlet ...

Divide batter among buttered cupcake tins and bake until a tester comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Let cake cool slightly, then remove from baking pans and let cool completely. Make the frosting ...

Cut 1 small corner off bottom of bag. Insert tip of bag into top of each cupcake to pipe about 1 Tbsp. frosting into center of cupcake. FROST cupcakes with remaining frosting. Top with chocolate ...