

White vinegar- is used to help intensify the deep red color in the cake. Liquid food coloring will require much more to achieve the same effect which I find it has a bitter taste.Ĭream cheese- this is a must for the frosting! The tangy cream cheese pairs perfectly with the red velvet cupcakes and is even more irresistible with the crusted Oreos. Red food coloring-to get that beautiful bright red color, red gel is the best option. Oreo cookies-make this red velvet cupcake different from the rest! These chocolate cookies add a little extra sweetness to every bite.

It’s most commonly paired with a tangy cream cheese frosting, however this recipe has the addition of cookies added to the cupcake and the frosting for a special treat! This red velvet recipe has a buttery flavor that is light and airy in texture from the buttermilk. People felt the red cake was more special and evolved into a dessert that it is still very popular today! Bakers began using beet juice as a way to keep cakes soft and moist which gave the cakes a red color. In fact red velvet became a popular cake during WWII when many food staples were rationed. It has only 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder added to the batter, while a regular chocolate cake has ½ a cup of cocoa powder making it much more intense chocolate flavor. Many people think this is nothing more than a chocolate cake with food coloring, however red velvet has only a hint of chocolate flavoring. Of course this dessert has evolved over time and is now known for its bright red color. Red velvet is a dessert that is popular in southern U.S. That beautiful bright red color is absolutely perfect for the Christmas season. If you are looking for a beautiful dessert for your holiday party, this cupcake will be the star of the show. The key to a perfect cupcake is keeping it super moist which I find the addition of buttermilk always does the trick! And by adding a little chopped Oreo cookie, you get a extra sweetness in every bite! This cupcake recipe is one of my favorite's! Not only do I find a fluffy red velvet cupcake completely irresistible, the addition of chopped Oreos make this a unique treat. Why This Oreo Red Velvet Cupcake is the Best! This helps me keep the blog going! -Bobbie)

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