Ingredients
- Cupcakes
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ cup butter, soft, plus 4 tbsp.
- ¼ cup room temp shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 TBSP Red Velvet extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp. Red gel food color
- Frosting
- 1 C unsalted butter, at room temp
- 1 C cream cheese, at room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 C powdered sugar
Recipe Description
This classic red velvet cupcake recipe has all the deliciousness of red velvet cake but in a smaller portion. These are perfect for any dessert tray and have the advantage cupcakes always have of being portable, so they're good to take to any party! One thing I love about cupcakes is that you don't need a plate and fork. Everyone will love this decadent dessert recipe, and you will love that it’s easy! Make extra to share!
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