RED VELVET CUPCAKES

This goes in my Holiday Survival Kit ~
Love to have handy in my home 24/7 for unexpected guests!
Delicious with Cream Cheese Icing ...homemade if possible.

1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
1 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 oz red food coloring
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon baking soda

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare the muffin pans with shortening or non-stick spray. Bake without paper cups.

Cream together the butter and sugar until well blended and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time and blend well. make a paste with the food coloring and cocoa. Add the paste to the butter mixture and blend thoroughly.

Add the salt and butter to the mixture.

Add the flour, vanilla, vinegar, and baking soda in that order, mixing after each addition.

Pour the batter into the pans, filling at least halfway. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it comes out toothpick clean.

Remove and turn out the cakes onto a wire rack to cool.
Serves 24