Red Velvet Cupcakes

Enjoy the rich, velvety goodness of Red Velvet Cupcakes, which are great for any event. These moist and tasty cupcakes are a real treat for your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-2 tsp red food coloring adjust for desired color
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp instant coffee powder optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder

In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, white vinegar, and instant coffee powder if using

Mix well

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cupcakes are cool, you can frost them with your favorite cream cheese frosting or icing of your choice

Decorate with sprinkles, if desired

Enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes!