How to make red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing

Red velvet cupcakes are a miniaturized version of the famous red velvet cake. With the

characteristic red batter that keeps its color upon baking, these red cakes are perfect

for Valentine’s Day, the Fourth of July or any occasion really!

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Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Fill a muffin tin with liners.

3. Use an electric mixer and blend the butter and sugar until fluffy.

4. Add the egg and mix well.

5. Combine the cocoa and food coloring in a small bowl. Don’t worry about how

powdery it probably looks at this stage––that’s normal. Add the cocoa mixture into the

blend.

6. Sift the salt and flour onto wax paper.

7. Add salt, flour, vanilla, buttermilk, and water to the mixing bowl.

8. Mix the vinegar and baking soda in a separate bowl.

9. Fold this mixture into the mixing bowl.

10. Pour the batter evenly into the liners.

11. Bake for 25 minutes. Store covered overnight.

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