Valentines Red Velvet Cupcakes x

RED VELVET CUPCAKES (makes 24 cupcakes)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line muffin pans with cupcake liners.

2 1/2 Cups flour

1 1/2 Cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2-3 T. cocoa powder

1 Cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)

2 large eggs

3+ T. red food coloring (depending on how deep of a red you want)

1 t. white distilled vinegar

1 t. vanilla extract

Method:

Combine dry ingredients in bowl.  In a separate bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, vinegar, food coloring, and vanilla.  Mix the dry and the wet ingredients together.

Fill cupcake liners 2/3 of the way.  Put them in the oven and check them at about 15 minutes.  They should be done between 15-22 minutes depending on your oven.  Test them with a toothpick to make sure the middle is done.

Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting with this amazing recipe:

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

1 lb. cream cheese, softened

2 sticks of butter

1 t. vanilla extract

4 cups powdered sugar

In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla together.  Beat until smooth.  Add sugar slowly until light and fluffy.

Then swirl the frosting on the cupcakes. Decorate ascyou wish.

 Remember to add some LOVE!

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