Auntie’s Red Velvet cupcakes

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 and line your cupcake pan with cup cake liners. Whisk your flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula or spoon as needed. Add the oil, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and vinegar and beat on high for 2 minutes. (Set the egg whites aside.) Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk. Beat in your desired amount of food coloring just until combined. I use about 3 teaspoons of red food coloring. Vigorously whisk or beat the 4 egg whites on high speed until fluffy peaks for about 3 minutes. Gently fold egg whites into cake batter. The batter will be silky and slightly thick.

Step 2

Now pour your cake batter into your prepared cup cake pan filling to the half way mark. Bake on 350 for 10-12 minutes or until the tops of the cakes spring back when gently touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove your cupcakes from the oven and cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. The cupcakes cakes must be completely cool before frosting.

Step 3

Making your frosting

Step 4

In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the dough powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes until completely combined and creamy.

Step 5

Add more powdered sugar if your frosting is too thin or an extra pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet. Frosting should be soft, but not watery.

Step 6

Frost your cupcakes and Add some sprinkles optional And Enjoy!!!!