Blog Inspired Coral Velvet Cupcake Recipe

I think I have found a great recipe for red velvet cupcakes, a big thank you to wonderful Rianne for her inspiration! The original recipe is from Rianne's captivating blog :

http://artofdessert.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-red-velvet-valentine.html

I have adapted her recipe with what I had in my pantry.

Coral Velvet Cupcakes

A

12 ounces unsalted butter

15.75 ounces granulated sugar

3 large eggs

B

12 ounces sour cream

.5 ounces red food color

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

C

14 ounces all purpose flour

.75 ounces cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350F , line 3 cupcake pans with cupcake liners.

1. In a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time until combined = A
2. In a small bowl combine sour cream, food color and vanilla extract = B
3. In a medium bowl sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt = C
4. In mixing bowl A add 1/2 of B, until combined. Then add 1/2 of C combine and repeat with remaining B and C.
5. Bake 350F 15 - 20 minutes.
6. Cool, decorate and enjoy!!!

See post below for a picture of a decorated Coral Velvet Cupcake.