Red Velvet Cupcakes for Two

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter, melted

2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon white sugar

1 tablespoon sour cream

1/2 teaspoon white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 teaspoon red food coloring

1 egg white*

3 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons all purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

pinch of salt.

Cream Cheese frosting for two:

2 oz. cream cheese- softened

2 tablespoons of butter- softened

1/2-3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla extract.

*From a medium or large egg. If using a jumbo or extra large egg, don't use the entire white, it will change the texture of the cake.

Method:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.

In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.

In a second small bowl or spouted measuring cup, combine the melted butter and sugar. Stir until well-combined.

Add the sour cream, vanilla, vinegar, food coloring and egg white, and mix until smooth and creamy.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir till combined- being careful not to over-mix.

Divide batter between two cupcake liners Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.

For the Frosting:

Beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. add the vanilla and powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time and mix until frosting is free of lumps, creamy and spreadable.

Recipe Courtesy: The Baker Chick

Sending this to Valentine's Day Special event hosted by Priya.