Desserts

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 ounce red food coloring
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
16 ounces confectioner's sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Beat 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix sour cream, milk, food color and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed just until blended. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.

Make frosting by beating cream cheese with 4 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons sour cream and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar on medium speed until smooth. Spread frosting on cupcakes and serve.

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