Red Velvet Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar

Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

- In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 5: Fill Cupcake Liners

- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 of the way full.

Step 6: Bake the Cupcakes

- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7: Frost and Serve

- Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with cream cheese frosting or your preferred frosting.