RED VELVET CUPCAKES

How to make the best red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. 

Ingredients

Red Velvet Cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups Flour (may use all-purpose or cake flour)
• 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2/3 cup Buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons White Vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla
• 1 teaspoon Red Gel Food Coloring (if using liquid red food coloring, you may want to add more)
• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup Oil
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 large Eggs

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
• 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
• 3 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
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3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together for 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the oil and cream for 2 more minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and beat for 2 minutes longer. Add vanilla. 
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