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Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Frosting (optional, look for recipe here)
• Sprinkles (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.


2. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.


3. In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer.


4. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.


5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled.


6. Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through.


7. Top with frosting and sprinkles (optional).

Recipe from Food Network