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How to make my signature red velvet cupcakes

Red velvet cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting


I first came across this recipe on the Food Network's website. It is by Terry Wahl and was one of the recipes used in a Throwdown with Bobby Flay, so you know it's going to be absolutely awesome! Red velvet cupcakes are all the rage at the moment.

I've found this recipe extremely easy to execute and it yields the most deliciously rich, red cupcakes that are light and fluffy. I've discovered that a paddle attachment works best for mixing these velvets together as you could run the risk of over-mixing with an electric hand mixer. I've made some amendments to the cream cheese frosting though, from experience I've found that I need less ingredients. So watch my step-by-step video below on how to execute this recipe to perfection.

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  1. ShaheemaAugust 14, 2013 4:22 PM

    Wow! This is awesome... I can't wait to try it! Awesome tutorial babe!

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  2. LindaAugust 16, 2013 9:41 AM

    Just had one of Imtithaal’s cupcakes, it’s the best I’ve ever had……

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