Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

2 ½ c. flour

½ c. cocoa

1 t. baking soda

½ t. salt

1 c. butter, softened

2 c. sugar

4 eggs

1 c. sour cream

½ c. milk

1 bottle red food coloring

2 t. vanilla

Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Beat butter and sugar for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat eggs in one at a time. Mix sour cream, milk, food color and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mix just until blended. Spoon into paper lined muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake in 350º oven for 20 to 25 minutes (less if minis). Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely. Frost. Makes 30 regular size.

Frosting

Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 4 T. softened butter, 2 t. sour cream and 2 t. vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 16 oz. powdered sugar until smooth.