Red Velvet Cupcakes
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cake
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1 oz. red food coloring liquid not gel
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1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
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1 cup sour cream
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2 tsp. vanilla extract
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4 eggs
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2 cups sugar
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1 1/4 cups butter
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
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1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
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2 1/4 cups flour
Method
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01Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners.
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02In a large bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt together.
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03In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes. Scrape down bowl and beat again.
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04On low, add eggs one at a time and add vanilla. Add sour cream.
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05Add dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt...) alternating while adding the milk. Stir in red food coloring.
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06Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 17-22 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Let cool and frost with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe above.
