RED VELVET CAKE (OR CUPCAKES)

Red Velvet Cake (Or Cupcakes) image

Provided by swirlycinnacakes

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fine-quality cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups canola oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup red food coloring, plus
1 -2 tablespoon red food coloring, extra if you want the cake extra red
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons white vinegar

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F°.
Butter and flour two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans or line a cupcake tray with paper liners. In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
In another bowl, mix together the sugar and oil until well combined. Add in the 2 eggs and beat well. Next, stir in the food colouring and the vanilla. Add in half of the flour/cocoa mixture, alternating with the yogurt, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
In a small bowl, mix baking soda and vinegar until combined. Add to batter, and beat for 10 seconds. Divide batter between the prepared pans (if using) or pour batter 3/4 full into the cupcake liners.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool for about 5 minutes before removing from pan, then place on wire racks to cool completely. Frost or cover in whipped cream as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.9, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 30.3, Sodium 298.5, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 20.9, Protein 3.8