RED VELVET CHRISTMAS CUPCAKES

By efriend

Ingredients

• For the Red Velvet Cupcakes
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup superfine sugar
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) red food coloring
• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the Frosting
• 8 oz Cream Cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Sugar Crystals, optional
• Fondant Circles
• Sugared Cranberries

Details

Adapted from pintsizedbaker.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bake the Cupcakes
Begin by preheating the oven to 350. Place liners into the cupcake pan.
Beat eggs with whisk attachment for 5 minutes.
Slowly add oil and sugar, beating well then add buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring.
Switch to the paddle attachment and add dry ingredients, beating until combined.
Using an ice cream scoop, measure the batter into the cupcake liners.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Set aside and cool.



Prepare your frosting.
Combine all ingredients until desired consistency is reached. Put in a pipping bag fitted with a Wilton 1M tip. Frost the cupcakes and decorate with some white sugar sprinkles. Set aside.



Prepare the fondant topping.
Take your 2" fondant circle and add a touch of corn syrup. Attach 3 sugared cranberries and a leaf. Place the fondant circle on top of frosting.