Classic Red Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Classic Red Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ tbsp. (1-1/2 stick each) unsalted butter, softened; 1-1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 6 lg. egg whites (3/4 cup); 3/4 cup milk; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 (1) pan, buttered and bottoms lined with parchment; waxed paper; red food coloring

Servings: persons

½ tbsp. (1-1/2 stick each) unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
6 lg. egg whites (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 (1) pan, buttered and bottoms lined with parchment
waxed paper
red food coloring

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The fine moist crumb of this cake complements any type of filling and frosting -- the perfect celebratory cake.
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Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
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Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
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Set aside.
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Combine egg whites, milk and vanilla extract.
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Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to butter mixture then add half the milk mixture.
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Continue to alternate beginning and ending with flour mixture.
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Then add the red food coloring Scrape bowl and beater often.
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Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth top with a metal spatula.
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Bake cake(s) about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
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Cool in pan on a rack for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack, remove paper and let cool completely.

938

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ tbsp. (1-1/2 stick each) unsalted butter, softened, 1-1/2 cup sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Classic Red Cupcakes falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Red Cupcakes

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