Red Velvet Cupcakes

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the muffin cups with paper liner.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat eggs, vanilla, oil and buttermilk and vinegar. Give the mixture a good stir with a whisk to combine.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, salt, sugar and food color (if in powder form) and sift to mix.

Step 4

Slowly add the flour mixture in three stages to the egg and oil mixture. Gently stir with a whisk. Be careful not to over mix.

Step 5

Scoop the batter and fill the lined cups with the batter up to two-thirds full.

Step 6

Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcakes comes out dry.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Step 8

Serve cold or warm with your favorite beverage or as dessert.