Ingredients

Makes approximately 14-18 cupcakes

　　2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

　　1 1/2 cups sugar

　　2 eggs

　　2 tablespoons cocoa powder

　　2 ounces water

　　2 ounces red food coloring

　　1 cup buttermilk

　　1 teaspoon vanilla extract

　　1 teaspoon white vinegar

　　1 teaspoon baking soda

　　

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare cupcake tins as directed as directed in the recipe you are following.

　　

Step 2

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

　　

Step 3

3. Add eggs and blend well.

　　

Step 4

4. Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring and add to the butter mixture.

　　

Step 5

5. Sift flour and salt together into this mixture.

　　

Step 6

6. One at a time, add the following ingredients: buttermilk, vanilla, and water.

　　

Step 7

7. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and baking soda. Fold it into the cake batter. Make sure it's incorporated, but don't beat it.

　　

Step 8

8. Pour the batter into the cupcake tins. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched.

　　

Step 9

9. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then turn the cupcakes out of the tins and onto a rack to finish cooling completely.

　　From HEY THERE, CUPCAKE! 35 Yummy Fun Cupcake Recipes for All OccasionsPublished by Melcher Media, Reprinted with permission from Melcher Media