
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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