Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Anytime is really the best time to bake up some red velvet cupcakes.  They are so rich, moist and decadent you will need supervision so you don't eat more than you should!  My better half is here so I don't fill like I can fully indulge =)  I top mine with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for.  I love to bake these like I said all year round.  They fit in so well with many of the seasonal themes.  Red for blood during halloween, red sparkly for Christmas and of course red for hearts on valentines day!!  You just can't beat them!  Besides this is one of the easiest batter to whip up.  So when you find yourself with out anything to take to the party here ya go!    

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Mix in bowl 1:

2 1/4 cups AP flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1tsp salt

1 TB cocoa powder

Mix in bowl 2:

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk room temp
2 large eggs room temp
2 TB red food coloring
1 tsp distilled vinegar
1 tsp vanilla

Mix bowls together

Fill cupcake liner 3/4 full

     

Bake @ 350 degrees for 17 minutes

While the cupcakes are cooling mix together 2 - 8 oz cream cheese, 2 sticks of unsalted butter & 1 tsp vanilla.  Once light and fluffy add 2 pounds of powder sugar. If icing is too thick add 1 TB of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.