Red Velvet Cupcakes

Finding the perfect red velvet cupcake recipe can be a challenge. Now – I love red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, but they need to be just right. They need to be moist and fluffy with a soft cupcake crumb. And they have to have a mild chocolate flavor, slight tanginess and a beautiful bright red color. I can honestly say that this is hands down, that these are my favorite red velvet cupcakes.

Ingredients
For the Cupcakes

• 1 1/3 cups cake flour*
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring liquid or gel
• 1/2 cup buttermilk**
• 1 1/2 teaspoons distilled vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 8 oz cream cheese room temperature, 8 oz
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch optional

Instructions
Red Velvet Cupcakes

1. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line a muffin pan with muffin papers. 
2. In a large bowl sift together the cake flour, cocoa and salt. Whisk gently. 
3. In a separate large bowl beat the butter until fluffy (about 2 minutes). Then beat in the sugar until creamy (about 1-2 more minutes).
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. 
5. In a liquid measuring cup whisk together the buttermilk and red food coloring.

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