Red Velvet Cupcakes

Some people say there’s no such thing as a bad cupcake. We won’t weigh in on absolutes—but we will say this: there are good cupcakes, and then there are great cupcakes. Trader Joe’s Red Velvet Cupcakes are great cupcakes. We found a supplier who makes some of the moistest, tastiest cupcakes we’ve ever tried, did some cupcake collaborating (a tasty gig), and now, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Red Velvet.

Each soft, cocoa-kissed Cupcake is made with buttermilk for tenderness and topped with a generous swirl of tangy cream cheese frosting, offering that classic red velvet profile: subtly chocolatey, lightly tangy, and velvety smooth. They also offer that classic red velvet color —only here, the deep, crimson hue comes from from vegetable juice, annatto, and turmeric, not artificial dyes. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply satisfying the sudden need for a sweet treat (relatable), Trader Joe’s Red Velvet Cupcakes rise to the occasion.