Red Velvet Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

   Who doesn't love red velvet cupcakes!? They've become one of the most popular desserts in recent times. If you're looking for a perfect sweet something that has a hint of romantic to gift someone, or just a casual treat for coworkers to show appreciation, red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting is the way to go. The cream cheese frosting really is the trick !

   There are tons of red velvet recipes everywhere. However, only a few gives you that rich, moist finish. When choosing red velvet recipes it is imperative that you have the eyes of a baker. I'm here to help with that of course. Below you will find the items you should look for when choosing the best recipe.

Ingredients

Butter
White Sugar
Eggs
Milk
Red Food Colouring
Vanilla Extract
Baking Soda
White Vinegar
All purpose flour
cocoa powder
salt
vegetable oil

Once the recipe contains these items, you are sure to have a moist cupcake (baked at the right temperature of course ). Additionally, cream cheese frosting is always a winner when paired with red velvet. Below is a recipe for cream cheese frosting. After the mixture is complete, place in the fridge and let sit until the cupcake has been cooled and ready to frost.

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces butter
1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract
5 cups sifter icing sugar

Red Velvet Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting baked to perfection

Fun Fact: Red Velvet Cupcakes are really chocolate cake with red food colouring !

Question: What's was red velvet commonly referred to before its popularity in recent times ?

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Whip it up and stay tuned for our next post on an Eid-Ul-Fitr treat !