Red Velvet Cupcakes

Preparation

1. 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.