RED VELVET CUPCAKES
These Cupcakes are a perfect treat to be served at christmas/valentine's day celebrations
INGREDIENTS(For the CUPCAKES)
2 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR(SIFTED)
1 TEASPOON SALT
1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER
1/4 CUP BAKING SODA
1/4 CUP COCOA POWDER
1 TABLESPOON RED FOOD COLOUR
1 1/2 TABLESPOON WATER
UNSALTED BUTTER-1 STICK(4OUNCE)AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
2 CUPS GRANULATED SUGAR
2 LARGE EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
1 TEASPOON VANILLA ESSENCE
1/2 CUP BUTTER MILK
METHOD
In a bowl mix flour,baking powder,baking soda and salt and sift.keep aside-(flour mixture)
whisk the cocoa ,food color and water in a small bowl until smooth.set aside(red cocoa mixture)
Using an electric beater at a high speed beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.add the melted butter to this mixture and beat well with the beater till it forms a creamy texture.now add the red cocoa mixture and vanilla essence to this and mix well .
using a wooden spoon or spatula FOLD IN the flour mixture and buttermilk LITTLE BY LITTLE starting and ending with the flour mixture and mix gently UNTIL FULLY integrated.(DO NOT OVERBEAT THE BATTER)
POUR THE CUPCAKES BATTER INTO PAPER LINED CUPs AND bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean
These Cupcakes are a perfect treat to be served at christmas/valentine's day celebrations
2 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR(SIFTED)
1 TEASPOON SALT
1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER
1/4 CUP BAKING SODA
1/4 CUP COCOA POWDER
1 TABLESPOON RED FOOD COLOUR
1 1/2 TABLESPOON WATER
UNSALTED BUTTER-1 STICK(4OUNCE)AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
2 CUPS GRANULATED SUGAR
2 LARGE EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
1 TEASPOON VANILLA ESSENCE
1/2 CUP BUTTER MILK
METHOD
In a bowl mix flour,baking powder,baking soda and salt and sift.keep aside-(flour mixture)
whisk the cocoa ,food color and water in a small bowl until smooth.set aside(red cocoa mixture)
Using an electric beater at a high speed beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.add the melted butter to this mixture and beat well with the beater till it forms a creamy texture.now add the red cocoa mixture and vanilla essence to this and mix well .
using a wooden spoon or spatula FOLD IN the flour mixture and buttermilk LITTLE BY LITTLE starting and ending with the flour mixture and mix gently UNTIL FULLY integrated.(DO NOT OVERBEAT THE BATTER)
POUR THE CUPCAKES BATTER INTO PAPER LINED CUPs AND bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean
