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Red Velvet Cupcakes (Soft, Sturdy, Domed Cupcakes!)
Vibrant red velvet cupcakes with a tender crumb and domed tops, paired with silky frosting for an elegant treat.
★★★★★
(63 reviews on Sugar Spun Run)
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Prep time30 min
Bake time17 min
Total time47 min
Makes12
Ingredients
1
¾ cup whole milk
2
2 teaspoons white vinegar
3
¾ teaspoon red gel food coloring (I use Americolor "red red" or "super red"
4
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (I don't recommend substituting cake flour or any other flour)
5
¾ cup granulated sugar
6
¼ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
7
2 Tablespoons natural cocoa powder
8
¾ teaspoon baking soda
9
½ teaspoon salt
10
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
11
¼ cup neutral cooking oil (I use avocado oil, but canola or vegetable oil would also work)
12
1 large egg (room temperature preferred)
13
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
14
1 batch Ermine frosting ((click the link for the recipe, or scroll down to the notes section for some other frosting recommendations))
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