Best Ever Red Velvet Cupcakes

Submitted by kipper123456

"When I tried this recipe, I was stunned. Simple - delicious ; when you taste these amazing cupcakes, you'll see why. ;) Serve with your favorite cream cheese frosting."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 12 Cupcakes
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons red food coloring
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 dash salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a large bowl, combine butter and white sugar and beat until fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time . Then add the oil and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, stir in flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder .
4. In a cup, add the vinegar and milk let stand for 5 minutes. Then add the red food coloring.
5. Alternating, mix the flour mixture and vinegar-milk mixture. Start and end with the flour mixture.
6. Let the cupcakes bake for 17 minutes or until when a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
7. Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and -- Enjoy!