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Red Velvet Cupcakes

A lovely little red velvet cupcake recipe!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 1 -2 dozen
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 ounces water
  • 2 ounces red food coloring
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • cream cheese frosting
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease 12 cupcake cups or line with paper liners.
  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs and blend well.
  • Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring and add to the butter mixture.
  • Sift flour and salt togethr into this mixture.
  • One at a time, add the following ingredients: buttermilk, vanilla, and water.
  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and the baking soda. Fold it into the cake batter. Make sure it's incorporated, but don't beat it.
  • Pour the batter into the cupcake cups. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then turn out of pan and onto a rack to finish cooling completely.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • Blend together the following: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.