Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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