Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting II

March 11, 2016

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You can\\\'t go wrong with these scrumptious and gorgeously vibrant Red Velvet Cupcakes. Moist, fluffy cupcakes with a hint of chocolate, topped with the creamiest, vanilla-infused Cream Cheese Frosting. These will be a hit at any party or potluck!

½ C unsalted butter, softened
¾ C white (granulated) sugar
1 large egg
2½ TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
1 small bottle (2 TBS) red food colouring
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ C buttermilk
1 C + 2 TBS all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1½ tsp white vinegar

½ C unsalted butter, room temperature
4 oz (1/2 brick) cream cheese, at room temperature
2½-3 C icing sugar (confectioner’s sugar0
1 TBS vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with liners. For the cupcakes: Cream the butter and sugar together. Add in the egg. Beat this mixture together very well. In a separate small bowl, mix together...
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Nutritions

Calories
500

Sodium
332mg
13% DV

Fat
33g
51% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
40g
13% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV