Name: Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp sour cream; 1 tsp vinegar; 2/3 cup buttermilk; Gel food coloring (red); 1 cup allpurpose flour; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; half a teaspoon salt; half a cup salted softened butter; 8 oz cream cheese

Method

9 steps

Mix 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and 1 large egg on medium speed until well incorporated.
Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
Add 2 tbsp sour cream and 1 tsp vinegar, then mix.
Add 2/3 cup buttermilk and gel food coloring to achieve bright red color.
In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup allpurpose flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, and half a teaspoon salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until combined.
Pour batter into cupcake liners and bake at appropriate temperature until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Prepare frosting by mixing half a cup salted softened butter and 8 oz cream cheese until smooth.
Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

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