feeling velvety

i've tried a few recipes i got from the internet but in my opinion, Laura's recipe is the best. the cake texture is so soft & velvety. simply simply irresistible! i made some rv cupcakes for my mak yesterday, and she loves them!

here's the recipe..

red velvet cupcakes

ingredients:
1 1/4 all purpose flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
60 g unsalted butter (room temp)
3/4 cup caster sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk (3/4 fresh milk + 3/4 tbsp apple cider)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food colouring

1. preheat oven to 180c.
2. in a small bowl, mix together flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda & salt. put aside.
3. in a mixer bowl, cream together butter & sugar. add egg & vanilla & mix until creamy.
4. slow the mixer speed, add 1/2 of the dry ingredients. then add the buttermilk. mix until well combined. then add the remaining 1/2 of both dry ingredients. DON'T overmix.
5. use rubber spatula to mix the red food colouring into the batter.
6. use ice cream scoop to scoop the batter evenly in your baking pan/cupcake cups.
bake for 18-22 minutes.
let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

creamcheese frosting:
4 oz creamcheese
4 oz butter (room temp)
1 oz icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

1. mix all ingredients and beat until smooth & creamy.
2. frost the cupcakes with little spatula or using a piping bag.
let cool in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes to set a little before serving.