Cupcakes
What's not to love about cupcakes? They're cakes, but they're portable, the perfect serving size, everything you love about cake but better! Check out today's six cupcake recipes, including Piñata Cupcakes, Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes, and Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Swirl Frosting. Enjoy!
VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH BLACKBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is from Sofia Von Porat at One Green Planet. The recipe begins, "Looking for the perfect summery vegan dessert for parties? Rich blackberry cream cheese frosting is piled high on these dense vanilla vegan cupcakes. The pink color of the frosting comes naturally from the blackberries — no food coloring necessary. These cute little cupcakes are the perfect summer dessert and great for weddings! Blackberries are in season from June till August, which means they're a great addition to classic sweets when you're looking to freshen them up for summer!"
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/vanilla-cupcakes-with-blackberry-cream-cheese-frosting/.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup soy milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup blackberries (optional)
For the Frosting:
7 tablespoons vegan butter
7 tablespoons vegan cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
About 5 blackberries
Preparation
To Make the Cupcakes:
Preheat the oven at 350° F and place cupcake liners in a cupcake tray.
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk the wet ingredients (oil, soy milk, vanilla, and vinegar) in a large bowl, add the dry mixture and stir to combine (be careful not to over mix). If you want you can even add some blackberries to the muffin mixture.
Pour the batter into the muffin tins and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely. In the meantime, prepare the frosting.
To Make the Frosting:
Mash blackberries and press through a sieve so you get 1 tablespoon of juice.
Mix butter and powdered sugar until fluffy with an electric mixer. Add cream cheese and continue mixing. Add the juice and mix to a smooth mixture. Add more icing sugar if the mixture is too runny. Decorate on top of cupcakes.
CHOCOLATE BEAN CUPCAKES
This is from the July/August 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times (page 41). Makes 12 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
1/3 cup soy margarine, melted
1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbs. grated orange zest, optional
1 15.5-oz. can black beans, drained, rinsed and pureed
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
Frosting
1/2 cup soy margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 Tbs. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
12 chocolate kisses
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375F. Line 12 cupcake tins with paper liners.
To make Cupcakes: Using electric mixer on high, beat margarine, sugar and eggs for 3 minutes, or until thick and creamy.
Fold vanilla extract and orange zest, if using, into puréed beans. In small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour and baking powder.
Fold egg mixture into beans, then fold flour mixture into beans by thirds. Fill cupcake tins two-thirds full. Bake 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove, and cool on rack.
Meanwhile, to make Frosting: Using electric mixer, beat margarine until smooth. Beat in confectioners’ sugar then juice concentrate until smooth. If too stiff, add 1 tsp. water at a time. Tint with food coloring, if desired. Top each cupcake with 2 tsp. frosting and a candy kiss.
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL FROSTING [VEGAN}
This is from Kristen Genton at One Green Planet. The recipe begins, "This is a great basic chocolate cupcake that would go great with any frosting, but here it's topped with a generous swirl of chocolatey peanut butter bliss. Definitely make these the next time you're craving a cupcake!"
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/chocolate-cupcakes-with-peanut-butter-swirl-frosting/.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
For the Peanut Butter Swirl Frosting:
3 tablespoons vegan butter
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon almond milk
3/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Swirl Frosting:
5 tablespoons vegan butter
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon melted vegan dark chocolate
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Preparation
To Make the Cupcakes:
Add dry ingredients to the mixer and mix until fully combined.
Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and add to the dry. Mix until completely smooth (about 3 minutes).
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
To Make the Peanut Butter Swirl:
Cream vegan butter with peanut butter. Slowly add in powdered sugar until smooth. Whisk in almond milk at the end.
To Make the Chocolate Swirl:
Cream vegan butter and peanut butter. Slowly add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate until combined.
To Decorate:
In a piping bag, add the peanut butter frosting to one side, and the chocolate swirl to the other side.
HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES [VEGAN]
This is from Holly Jade at One Green Planet. Cooking Time: 20 minutes; Serves 8-10
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/hot-chocolate-cupcakes-vegan/.
Ingredients
Cakes:
1 cup of dairy-free milk (this recipe used almond)
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
1-2/3 cups of self-raising flour
1 cup of golden caster sugar
2 tablespoons of cacao/cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
1/4 cup of coconut oil (Melted)
Buttercream:
1/2 cup of butter
4 cups of icing sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Dairy-free milk (if needed)
Decorations:
Vegan marshmallows
Dark chocolate
Cacao powder
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with cupcake cases.
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk with the apple cider vinegar and whisk until fully combined. Set aside for 10 minutes to curdle. This creates a vegan 'buttermilk'.
In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, cacao/cocoa powder, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. Mix well to combine.
Add the melted coconut oil to the 'buttermilk' and whisk to combine.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until a smooth batter.
Fill the cases 3/4 full with the batter. Make sure to tap the tins on the worktop to remove any air bubbles.
Pop the cakes into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. You will know they are done when you put a knife or skewer in and it comes out clean and they are springy to the touch.
Place the cupcakes on a cooling rack and allow to cool fully before frosting.
Cream the butter in a bowl, on a high speed until creamy.
When your butter/margarine is creamy & light in color, add in the icing sugar and vanilla extract. Whizz together until fluffy & fully combined. Add a splash of dairy-free milk if too thick.
Transfer the buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle. Core the cupcakes and fill with some vegan chocolate sauce (optional).
Pipe a bulb of buttercream onto each cupcake.
Decorate with marshmallows, a sprinkle of cacao/cocoa powder and chocolate sauce.
Notes
Serve these cupcakes fresh or store in a sealed container in or out of the fridge, the buttercream will firm up at room temperature. Best eaten within a few days.
PINATA CUPCAKES
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Learn how to make Piñata Cupcakes, and you'll have everyone looking forward to your next party. Make and bake the cake mix, then cut a small hole to create a pocket in the center of the cupcake to fill it with your piñata goodies (rainbow-colored sprinkles and mini chocolate-covered candies). Want even more color? Divide the frosting up, and add different gel food colors for a fun rainbow effect. A cupcake is always a treat, but every bite of this fun, candy-filled Piñata Cupcakes recipe is a fiesta."
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes; Makes 24 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/pinata-cupcakes.
Ingredients
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1-1/4 cups mini candy-coated chocolate candies
1/2 cup candy sprinkles
6-1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
5 to 7 tablespoons milk
Gel food colors
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool cupcakes completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes.
In small bowl, mix mini candy-coated chocolate candies and candy sprinkles.
Using sharp knife, cut a circle/hole into center of cupcake to create a little pocket about 1 inch deep, leaving 1/4-inch of cake at bottom. Trim baked side of plug to 1/2 inch, and set aside.
Place about 1 tablespoon candy mixture inside cupcake. Replace cupcake plug to cover candy mixture. Repeat with remaining cupcakes and candy mixture.
In large bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and 4 tablespoons of the milk.
Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a teaspoon at a time. If frosting becomes too thin, beat in a small amount of powdered sugar.
Divide frosting (about 1 cup each) into four separate small bowls. Stir gel food color into each bowl to make desired colors. Spoon each color frosting into separate pastry bag fitted with desired tip. Frost cupcakes, as desired.
Expert Tips
We recommend using gel food color, which can bring vibrant colors that won’t change the frosting consistency.
Pipe frosting onto cupcakes using a pastry bag and piping tip to give a more polished decorating look. For easy cleanup, look for disposable pastry bags, which often come with various piping tips.
To give these Piñata Cupcakes a festive look, we’ve used a variety of gel food colors. Try to look for inside-of-the-cupcake sprinkles and candies that match the frosting colors.
For a quick and easy way to make the pockets in the cupcakes, use a 1-inch round cookie cutter.
For the maximum piñata effect of candy spilling out of the cupcakes, fill the cupcakes with the sprinkles and candy on the same day they'll be enjoyed.
RED VELVET MINI CUPCAKES
This comes from The Food Network and begins, “Oil takes the place of butter in these cupcakes, making them lower in fat, but also making the crumb moist. Also, all of the flour is whole wheat! The frosting is simply sweetened reduced-fat cream cheese, but it's plenty tasty.”
Total: 1 hr; Active: 20 min; Yield: 48 mini cupcakes (2 cupcakes per serving); Level: Easy
To view this online, go to http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-velvet-mini-cupcakes-recipe
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup lowfat (1-percent) buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Nonstick cooking spray, for coating ice cream scoop
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 48 mini muffin cups (2 large tins or 4 small) with paper liners.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl. Beat together the oil and granulated sugar on medium-high speed with a hand mixer in a large bowl until well combined. Add the egg and beat until well blended. Beat in the food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla.
On low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk in thirds, beginning and ending with the flour, beating well after each addition. Whisk together the baking soda and vinegar in a small bowl, and then beat into the batter until fully incorporated.
Using a small ice cream scoop sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, evenly divide the batter among the cupcake liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Sift the confectioners' sugar over the mixture and beat until smooth. Beat in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled cupcakes.
VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH BLACKBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is from Sofia Von Porat at One Green Planet. The recipe begins, "Looking for the perfect summery vegan dessert for parties? Rich blackberry cream cheese frosting is piled high on these dense vanilla vegan cupcakes. The pink color of the frosting comes naturally from the blackberries — no food coloring necessary. These cute little cupcakes are the perfect summer dessert and great for weddings! Blackberries are in season from June till August, which means they're a great addition to classic sweets when you're looking to freshen them up for summer!"
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/vanilla-cupcakes-with-blackberry-cream-cheese-frosting/.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup soy milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup blackberries (optional)
For the Frosting:
7 tablespoons vegan butter
7 tablespoons vegan cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
About 5 blackberries
Preparation
To Make the Cupcakes:
Preheat the oven at 350° F and place cupcake liners in a cupcake tray.
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk the wet ingredients (oil, soy milk, vanilla, and vinegar) in a large bowl, add the dry mixture and stir to combine (be careful not to over mix). If you want you can even add some blackberries to the muffin mixture.
Pour the batter into the muffin tins and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely. In the meantime, prepare the frosting.
To Make the Frosting:
Mash blackberries and press through a sieve so you get 1 tablespoon of juice.
Mix butter and powdered sugar until fluffy with an electric mixer. Add cream cheese and continue mixing. Add the juice and mix to a smooth mixture. Add more icing sugar if the mixture is too runny. Decorate on top of cupcakes.
CHOCOLATE BEAN CUPCAKES
This is from the July/August 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times (page 41). Makes 12 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
1/3 cup soy margarine, melted
1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbs. grated orange zest, optional
1 15.5-oz. can black beans, drained, rinsed and pureed
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
Frosting
1/2 cup soy margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 Tbs. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
12 chocolate kisses
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375F. Line 12 cupcake tins with paper liners.
To make Cupcakes: Using electric mixer on high, beat margarine, sugar and eggs for 3 minutes, or until thick and creamy.
Fold vanilla extract and orange zest, if using, into puréed beans. In small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour and baking powder.
Fold egg mixture into beans, then fold flour mixture into beans by thirds. Fill cupcake tins two-thirds full. Bake 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove, and cool on rack.
Meanwhile, to make Frosting: Using electric mixer, beat margarine until smooth. Beat in confectioners’ sugar then juice concentrate until smooth. If too stiff, add 1 tsp. water at a time. Tint with food coloring, if desired. Top each cupcake with 2 tsp. frosting and a candy kiss.
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL FROSTING [VEGAN}
This is from Kristen Genton at One Green Planet. The recipe begins, "This is a great basic chocolate cupcake that would go great with any frosting, but here it's topped with a generous swirl of chocolatey peanut butter bliss. Definitely make these the next time you're craving a cupcake!"
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/chocolate-cupcakes-with-peanut-butter-swirl-frosting/.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
For the Peanut Butter Swirl Frosting:
3 tablespoons vegan butter
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon almond milk
3/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Swirl Frosting:
5 tablespoons vegan butter
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon melted vegan dark chocolate
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Preparation
To Make the Cupcakes:
Add dry ingredients to the mixer and mix until fully combined.
Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and add to the dry. Mix until completely smooth (about 3 minutes).
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
To Make the Peanut Butter Swirl:
Cream vegan butter with peanut butter. Slowly add in powdered sugar until smooth. Whisk in almond milk at the end.
To Make the Chocolate Swirl:
Cream vegan butter and peanut butter. Slowly add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate until combined.
To Decorate:
In a piping bag, add the peanut butter frosting to one side, and the chocolate swirl to the other side.
HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES [VEGAN]
This is from Holly Jade at One Green Planet. Cooking Time: 20 minutes; Serves 8-10
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/hot-chocolate-cupcakes-vegan/.
Ingredients
Cakes:
1 cup of dairy-free milk (this recipe used almond)
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
1-2/3 cups of self-raising flour
1 cup of golden caster sugar
2 tablespoons of cacao/cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
1/4 cup of coconut oil (Melted)
Buttercream:
1/2 cup of butter
4 cups of icing sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Dairy-free milk (if needed)
Decorations:
Vegan marshmallows
Dark chocolate
Cacao powder
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with cupcake cases.
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk with the apple cider vinegar and whisk until fully combined. Set aside for 10 minutes to curdle. This creates a vegan 'buttermilk'.
In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, cacao/cocoa powder, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. Mix well to combine.
Add the melted coconut oil to the 'buttermilk' and whisk to combine.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until a smooth batter.
Fill the cases 3/4 full with the batter. Make sure to tap the tins on the worktop to remove any air bubbles.
Pop the cakes into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. You will know they are done when you put a knife or skewer in and it comes out clean and they are springy to the touch.
Place the cupcakes on a cooling rack and allow to cool fully before frosting.
Cream the butter in a bowl, on a high speed until creamy.
When your butter/margarine is creamy & light in color, add in the icing sugar and vanilla extract. Whizz together until fluffy & fully combined. Add a splash of dairy-free milk if too thick.
Transfer the buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle. Core the cupcakes and fill with some vegan chocolate sauce (optional).
Pipe a bulb of buttercream onto each cupcake.
Decorate with marshmallows, a sprinkle of cacao/cocoa powder and chocolate sauce.
Notes
Serve these cupcakes fresh or store in a sealed container in or out of the fridge, the buttercream will firm up at room temperature. Best eaten within a few days.
PINATA CUPCAKES
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Learn how to make Piñata Cupcakes, and you'll have everyone looking forward to your next party. Make and bake the cake mix, then cut a small hole to create a pocket in the center of the cupcake to fill it with your piñata goodies (rainbow-colored sprinkles and mini chocolate-covered candies). Want even more color? Divide the frosting up, and add different gel food colors for a fun rainbow effect. A cupcake is always a treat, but every bite of this fun, candy-filled Piñata Cupcakes recipe is a fiesta."
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes; Makes 24 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/pinata-cupcakes.
Ingredients
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1-1/4 cups mini candy-coated chocolate candies
1/2 cup candy sprinkles
6-1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
5 to 7 tablespoons milk
Gel food colors
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool cupcakes completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes.
In small bowl, mix mini candy-coated chocolate candies and candy sprinkles.
Using sharp knife, cut a circle/hole into center of cupcake to create a little pocket about 1 inch deep, leaving 1/4-inch of cake at bottom. Trim baked side of plug to 1/2 inch, and set aside.
Place about 1 tablespoon candy mixture inside cupcake. Replace cupcake plug to cover candy mixture. Repeat with remaining cupcakes and candy mixture.
In large bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and 4 tablespoons of the milk.
Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a teaspoon at a time. If frosting becomes too thin, beat in a small amount of powdered sugar.
Divide frosting (about 1 cup each) into four separate small bowls. Stir gel food color into each bowl to make desired colors. Spoon each color frosting into separate pastry bag fitted with desired tip. Frost cupcakes, as desired.
Expert Tips
We recommend using gel food color, which can bring vibrant colors that won’t change the frosting consistency.
Pipe frosting onto cupcakes using a pastry bag and piping tip to give a more polished decorating look. For easy cleanup, look for disposable pastry bags, which often come with various piping tips.
To give these Piñata Cupcakes a festive look, we’ve used a variety of gel food colors. Try to look for inside-of-the-cupcake sprinkles and candies that match the frosting colors.
For a quick and easy way to make the pockets in the cupcakes, use a 1-inch round cookie cutter.
For the maximum piñata effect of candy spilling out of the cupcakes, fill the cupcakes with the sprinkles and candy on the same day they'll be enjoyed.
RED VELVET MINI CUPCAKES
This comes from The Food Network and begins, “Oil takes the place of butter in these cupcakes, making them lower in fat, but also making the crumb moist. Also, all of the flour is whole wheat! The frosting is simply sweetened reduced-fat cream cheese, but it's plenty tasty.”
Total: 1 hr; Active: 20 min; Yield: 48 mini cupcakes (2 cupcakes per serving); Level: Easy
To view this online, go to http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-velvet-mini-cupcakes-recipe
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup lowfat (1-percent) buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Nonstick cooking spray, for coating ice cream scoop
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 48 mini muffin cups (2 large tins or 4 small) with paper liners.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl. Beat together the oil and granulated sugar on medium-high speed with a hand mixer in a large bowl until well combined. Add the egg and beat until well blended. Beat in the food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla.
On low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk in thirds, beginning and ending with the flour, beating well after each addition. Whisk together the baking soda and vinegar in a small bowl, and then beat into the batter until fully incorporated.
Using a small ice cream scoop sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, evenly divide the batter among the cupcake liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Sift the confectioners' sugar over the mixture and beat until smooth. Beat in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled cupcakes.
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