RED VELVET CUPCAKES

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Provided by Clare Crespo

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes approximately 14-18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 ounces water
2 ounces red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare cupcake tins as directed as directed in the recipe you are following.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • 3. Add eggs and blend well.
  • 4. Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring and add to the butter mixture.
  • 5. Sift flour and salt together into this mixture.
  • 6. One at a time, add the following ingredients: buttermilk, vanilla, and water.
  • 7. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and baking soda. Fold it into the cake batter. Make sure it's incorporated, but don't beat it.
  • 8. Pour the batter into the cupcake tins. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched.
  • 9. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then turn the cupcakes out of the tins and onto a rack to finish cooling completely.

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