Red Velvet Cupcakes

By mitzzy

Their recipe is wonderful, delicious, and SO easy! Having from scratch red velvet cupcakes in just minutes is such a treat!

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups AP Flour
• 4 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg at room temperature
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup butermilk
• 1/2 tsp white vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2.In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium high speed, beat sugar, egg and oil for 1 to 2 minutes or until fluffy.
3.Beat in food coloring and vanilla.
4.Add flour mixture alternatively with buttermilk, making three additions of flour and two of buttermilk and beating on low speed until smooth.
5.Stir in vinegar.
6.If desired, place cupcake liners in Babycakes maker.
7.Fill each well with about 1 1/2 tbsp batter.
8.Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
9.Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool.
10.Repeat with remaining batter.
11.Frost with cream cheese frosting