Red Velvet "Love" Cupcakes

Happy Valentine's Day!

These cupcakes were made special for "love" day. I think everyday should be "love" day! Hope everyone has a great valentine's day. Love the Perkins!

Red Velvet "Love" Cupcakes

Ingredients:

•2½ cups flour

•1 t. salt

•1 stick butter, softened

•1½ cups sugar

•2 eggs

•2 T. cocoa powder

•2 T. water

•Red food coloring

•1 cup buttermilk

•1 t. vanilla

•1 t. baking soda

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and blend well. Mix flour, salt and cocoa together in another bowl and gradually add this to the wet mixture. Slowly add the buttermilk, vanilla and water; mixing to combine all. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and the baking soda. Fold it into the cake batter, making sure all is incorporated.

Pour the batter into greased cupcake cups. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes, place on a rack to cool completely before icing.

Cream cheese frosting:

•1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

•1 stick butter, softened

•1 ½ cups powdered sugar

•1 t. vanilla

•Sprinkles or baking glitter for garnish

Instructions:

Blend together the cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Frost each cupcake generously. Garnish tops with red or pink sprinkles.

*borrowed from www.crave.com