Valentines Day is less than a month away so it’s time to make some delicious cupcakes. The last time I made cupcakes was last year, for Christmas.  I love this simple cut-out idea; no fancy piping, sprinkles or decorations if you’re planning to make these “sweetheart” cupcakes plus, you can also save a piping bag and a lot of mess! 

These cupcakes are delicious with creamy cream cheese frosting. They’re almost perfect except the colour. As you can see they’re not pink and it’s because of the cocoa powder. I don’t want to mess the original and classic southern red velvet recipe so I keep the cocoa powder.  They’re still pretty and delicious! 

I’ve made red velvet baked goods many times as well as purple velvet using Paula Deen’s and my all time favourite red velvet recipe. This recipe never fails to impress people!  

Pink Velvet Cupcakes from Food network

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 tablespoons pink food coloring

1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions