Red Velvet Cupcake

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil/butter
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to do

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with cupcake papers.

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder a large bowl gently beat together the oil/ butter, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled. Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness. Remove from oven and cool completely.

***ENJOY***