Strawberry Red Velvet

My first blog post ...  how exciting is this, and of course I had to start with my old time favorite the classic red velvet with a little twist. Although I can't take all the credit for it, I came across this yummy recipe from YouTube and the twist of fresh strawberries came from my friend and her genius cravings lol. Well what are you waiting for, put on your apron and lets get baking! :)        

             

What You'll Need:

{Cupcakes}

• 12 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 tablespoon coco powder
• 4 tablespoon red food color
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/4 cup flour sifted
• 1 1/2 teaspoon distilled vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

{Frosting}

• 6 ounce cream cheese
• 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cup powder sugar

{Topping}

• 1 cup chopped strawberries 
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your cupcake pan with wrappers. 

Step.1

Beat the butter and sugar till light and fluffy, add the eggs one at a time till well combined.

Step.2

In a separate bowl, combine the coco powder, food color and vanilla making a paste, add to the batter.

Step.3

Add the salt to the milk.

Step.4

Add the milk and flour a third at a time of each ending with milk.

Step.5

In a separate bowl, combine the vinegar and baking powder quickly add the mixture to the batter scoop the batter in liners.

Step.6

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, to test the cupcakes place a toothpick in the center of the cupcake, if it comes out clean they are done.

Step.7

In a medium size bowl mix the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, set aside.

Step.8

In your mixer, with paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese and butter. Add the vanilla, add  the sugar at a very low speed till well combined. Frost the cupcakes and topped with strawberries. Enjoy!