Red Velvet Cupcakes.. Paula Deen's Recipe (Food Network)

So my neice and I decided to use a different recipe for the Red Velvet Cupcakes. This time we got the recipe from  Food Network - Paula Deen. I have provided the link below. The only thing I did not try from the recipe was the frosting recipe, as we decided to buy it instead of making it.


Red Velvet Cupcakes
Link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/red-velvet-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe.html

Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

So here is a picture of all the ingredients.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with cupcake papers.

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled. Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.

 

So I tried filling the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled.. seems like I did more than that so I ended up making about 22 cupcakes. Baking at 350 in the oven.

.. and now they are finally done baking! (first batch of cupcakes shown above)

 
Buttercream Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

I believe this recipe was great. It was sweet and delicious. The icing made it sweeter, but it was still great. I hope you guys enjoy!

XOXO,