One of my coworkers has been on me for Red Velvet cupcakes. For some reason, I thought that it would be very very hard to make Red Velvet cupcakes. I followed a recipe that I have in one of my books. They did not turn out like I wanted them to. They turned out more like Chocolate cupcakes with red food coloring.

 

My Red Velvet Cupcakes

• 4 oz of shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 oz red food coloring
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon baking soda

1. Preheat oven to 350f
2. Cream shortening and sugar until light & fluffy
3. Add eggs beat in one at a time
4. Make a paste with cocoa & food coloring (Did not make a paste, just clumps)
5. Add salt and buttermilk
6. Add flour, vanilla, vinegar, and baking soda mix after adding each one
7. Fill cups at least halfway
8. Beat for 15 - 20 mins

Cream Cheese Frosting - This was so yummy! Better than the cupcake

• 8 oz of cream cheese
• 1 stick of unsalted butter
• 1 lb of confectioners sugar ( I did not sift, but I think it would be a good idea to)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla

1. Cream together cream cheese and butter until very smooth and fluffy ~ use electric mixer
2. Add the confectioners sugar in 2 - 4 increments
3. add vanilla and mix until smooth

* My taste tester really liked these

* One of my co-workers said this was not one of my best cupcakes