My first batch of cupcakes!
I know…it’s kinda pathetic that a 23 year old woman has never baked cupcakes before, but better late than never! Besides, I’ve never been too big on sweets, and I didn’t have a kitchen of my own until late last year. I wouldn’t dare bake anything in someone else’s kitchen because I’m the messiest cook/baker ever. Just baking the cupcakes today (technically last night) I managed to make a mess all over the counter and in the sink, plus stain the rug in the kitchen with cake batter. I’m horrible. At least I had fun and the cupcakes turned out delicious.
Red Velvet Cupcakes - very rich and yummy.
The mess I made.
Want to make your own? It’s very easy…
What you’ll need:
- 1 pkg. (18.25 oz.) red velvet cake mix, preferably Duncan Hines’
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa power
- 1/2 mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 pkg. (1lb.) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Red decorating sugar crystals, optional
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners. On medium-low speed, beat cake mix, eggs, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup sour cream and cocoa until combined. Increase speed to high; beat 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Divide batter among liners. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Transfer from pans to racks; cool completely.
On medium-high, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until combined. Beat in vanilla and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream until fluffy. Spread frosting over cupcakes. If desired, sprinkle with sugar crystals.
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June 7th, 2008 at 2:29 am
oooh those look yummy. I am an amazing cook, but i don’t do baked goods. I have no patience when it comes to waiting around for things to bake. I am the type of girl to make a batch of cookie dough, then just eat it like that.
June 7th, 2008 at 4:16 am
Looks delicious! I have just made some basic chocolate and lemon cupcakes before so maybe I should try these some day.
June 7th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Those look great. Red velvet always makes a mess when I make it as well! The food coloring got all over me and it looked like I killed someone.
Those look delicious and I love how the sprinkles match the cupcakes, haha. I’m a dork. Great job!
June 7th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Those look good, but not a fan of Red Velvet. I find it too…bland for my liking. The icing looks good
Baking cupcakes are fun. I should make some.
June 7th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
I’m messy when it comes to baking. At the end of it, I’m covered in ingredients especially flour. Those cupcakes look yummy though, especially the icing! I’m not quite much of a baker, everything turns out black and burnt.
June 7th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Love red velvet.
June 7th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Good job! Now, I crave cupcakes. :p
June 8th, 2008 at 2:57 am
CUPCAKES!!! Hey, I’m 23 but Ive never made cupcakes either
June 8th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Wow the cupcakes look delicious! =) Very yummy. Look what you’ve done! You made me so hungry, now I’m craving to go and buy cupcakes!
June 8th, 2008 at 6:40 am
I’m more impressed with the picture, I like it; it’s a nice shot
June 8th, 2008 at 11:15 am
ooohh that looks soo good! Can u send some over? yeah? thanks!
June 8th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
you need to post a “how to ice cupcakes correctly” instructiona video! I can never ice cupcakes neatly. I love cupcakes, http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/ yums! I will definitely be trying this recipe out this coming weekend and post my shiteous icing job.
June 8th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
What a guilty, guilty pleasure :9 It looks like you did a great job, though!
June 9th, 2008 at 12:08 am
I am a big cupcake lover. I am jealous you get to eat those delicious little treats.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Those look very yummy. How long did it take to eat them all?
June 10th, 2008 at 5:16 am
wow,, that looks so yummy,, making me want to eat now here..
June 10th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
They look great!! Whenever I make cupcakes, they are just little cakes without anything on the top. I wanna learnnnnn :P.
xoxo
June 12th, 2008 at 4:30 am
That looks like a good mess to me! Icing = good! I should bake more.