THE BEST RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

The Moistest Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
 

I had never heard of, or seen, a red velvet cupcake.  It wasn’t until I was an adult when I first discovered red velvet cake.  Honestly, I think I first saw a red velvet cake on an episode of Paula Deen on T.V. and I had to try this interesting cake right away.

THE BEST RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

INGREDIENTS

  • 3⅓ c. cake flour (not self-rising)
  • ¾ c. (12 Tbl.) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2¼ c. sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 Tbl. liquid red food coloring
  • 3 Tbl. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1½ tsp. salt
  • 1½ c. buttermilk
  • 1½ tsp. white vinegar
  • 1½ tsp. baking soda

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4½ c. powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbl. milk, plus more if needed

INSTRUCTIONS

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