Red Velvet Cupcakes

"I made these using a mini cupcake pan and put them in egg grates. I took them to work and placed the egg cartons on easter grass with chocolate egg sprinkled around. They did not last very long"
 
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photo by Kimmie Kooks photo by Kimmie Kooks
photo by Kimmie Kooks
photo by Kimmie Kooks photo by Kimmie Kooks
Ready In:
11hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
12
Yields:
24 cupcakes
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line two standard-size muffin pans with baking cup liners.
  • In a bowl whisk together the cake flour, salt, cocoa, and baking powder to combine.
  • In a pitcher, whisk together the buttermilk, food coloring and vanilla until blended.
  • In a standard mixer set on medium to medium-high speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minuted.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time. Beating until fully incorporated; scrape down the sides and bottom of bowl as necessary.
  • Add the flour mixture in portions, alternating with the buttermilk mixture until smooth and just blended.
  • In a cup combine the vinegar and baking soda, allow to fizz, then fold into the batter by hand.
  • Working quickly divide the batter evenly among the muffin pan cups and place into the oven immediately.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then check center of the cupcakes with a toothpick. If you have a few crumbs clinging to the toothpick the cupcakes are done. If the toothpick comes out with more than a few crumbs, return to the oven for a minute or so, watching closely.
  • Cool cupcakes in pan on a wire rack until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Carefully lift each from the pan, and set on the wire rack.
  • Cool to room temperature before icing, about 30 minutes.

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  1. Red velvets are an old southern standby, but I searched for a recipe having a butter base and scaled for exactly 24 cupcakes. Just as they came out of the oven, I had to give a taste test and these didn't dissapoint even warm and without frosting. I quote my dad frequently and as he would say...POIFECT!
     
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