Thursday, February 18, 2010

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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RED VELVET CUPCAKES

2 1/2 C flour
1/2 C cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 C butter, softened
2 C sugar
4 eggs
1 C plain greek yogurt
1/2 C milk
1 (1 oz.) bottle red food color
2 tsp vanilla

VANILLA CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
4 Tbsp softened butter
2 Tbsp plain greek yogurt
2 tsp vanilla
1 16oz box powdered sugar

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
In a medium bowl, MIX flour, coca, baking soda, and salt. In a larger bowl, BEAT butter and sugar w/electric mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Mix in yogurt, milk, food color, and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed just until blended. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full. BAKE in preheated 350° oven for 20-25 mins. Cool in pans 5 mins. Remove from pans; cool completely.

FOR THE FROSTING:
Beat all ingredients in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth. Spread over cooled cupcakes.

ENJOY!

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