Ingredients
- Cupcake Ingredients:
- 2½ C flour
- 1 TBSP cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ C butter, room temp, plus 4 TBSP
- ¼ C softened shortening
- 1 C sugar
- 1 egg, room temp
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 TBSP Red Velvet extract
- 1 C buttermilk
- 1 TBSP Red gel food color
- Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 C soft unsalted butter
- 4 + C powdered sugar
- 4 TBSP heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 bag green gum candy (round shape)
- 1 bag of red M&M\'s
Recipe Description
Once again the Christmas holidays are creeping up and will be upon us sooner than we know. So if you're looking for a beautiful and festive item to add to your dessert table, then these Holly Red Velvet Cupcakes are a perfect choice! This recipe is so easy that you won't spend hours in the kitchen and will have more time for your guests, and you will have a gorgeous and delicious treat to wow them with!
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