Bake Red Velvet Cupcakes

Have you always wanted to make a special dessert that's not only delicious, but easy? Well this is how to make red velvet cupcakes with vanilla cream cheese frosting! These are the same moist little cakes, with a twist - vanilla cream cheese frosting. This easy recipe is fun, fast, and tastes great!

Cupcakes

 * a box of white cake mix
 * 1/3 cup of melted semi-sweet chocolate
 * red food coloring

Frosting

 * 1 package (85g) of philly cream cheese
 * 1/4 cup or 1/2 a stick (56g) of butter
 * 16 oz (450g) of powdered sugar
 * 2 tablespoons (29g) of sour cream
 * 2 teaspoons (10ml) of vanilla extract

Steps

 * 1) [[Image:100_0690_654.JPG|thumb|All of the Ingredients]]Follow the directions on the box, starting with the cake batter. Mix together all of the different ingredients, adding the melted chocolate at the end. To melt chocolate, put in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave in 20 second intervals; stirring each time.
 * 2) [[Image:100_0691_356.JPG|thumb|Before Food Coloring]][[Image:100_0692_962.JPG|thumb|After Food Coloring]]Start adding the red food coloring. The exact measurement differs each time you make it. Just keep adding coloring until you get the color you desire.
 * 3) [[Image:100_0694_782.JPG|thumb|]][[Image:100_0695_540.JPG|thumb|]]Scoop batter into cupcake tin, filled with liners. Bake cupcakes according to directions on the box (15-20 minutes).
 * 4) [[Image:100_0697_528.JPG|thumb|Cooled Cupcakes]]After baking, let cupcakes cool completely.
 * 5) [[Image:100_0700_728.JPG|thumb|Frosting Ingredients]] Beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream, and vanilla together until light and fluffy to start making vanilla cream cheese frosting.
 * 6) [[Image:100_0701_411.JPG|thumb|]]Gradually add the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
 * 7) [[Image:100_0704_693.JPG|thumb|Yummy!]]Frost the cupcakes. To do this, either use a spatula or a Ziploc bag to pipe on frosting. Decorate according to the occasion or however you like!
 * 8) Enjoy your delicious cupcakes!

Tips

 * Chocolate chips are easier to melt and sometimes cheaper to buy.
 * If your frosting is a little runny, just put it in the refrigerator until firm.
 * Also don't forget to scrape sides of the bowl while mixing cake batter and when making frosting.

Warnings

 * Be careful not to over-mix batter.
 * This cake is naturally moist and may seem undercooked but isn't.
 * It may be hard to frost if made into a 2-layer cake.
 * The cupcakes may crack on top while cooling.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Make Green Tea Cupcakes
 * How to Make Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
 * How to Make Boston Cream Cupcakes
 * How to Make Apricot Surprise Cupcakes
 * How to Make a Cupcake Cone

Sources and Citations

 * http://www.kraftfoods.com
 * http://www.mccormick.com