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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Total Time 38 mins
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Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12
Description
Adams Extract popularized red velvet in 1947 with red food coloring. Make red velvet cupcakes with a tangy buttermilk crumb and cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups (155g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp (5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup pan with liners.
  2. 2
    Whisk the flour, cocoa, and salt together.
  3. 3
    Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in the egg.
  4. 4
    Stir the food coloring and vanilla into the buttermilk, then add it alternately with the dry mix.
  5. 5
    Stir the baking soda and vinegar together and fold in last until just combined.
  6. 6
    Fill the liners two-thirds full and bake 18 to 20 minutes. Cool fully, then frost.
Keywords: red velvet cupcakes
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