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The Perfect Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe

[ 18 ] Posted on Apr 5, 2010 in Desserts by

red velvet cupcake recipe

A couple weeks ago, a group of friends and I got together with a mission: to find the perfect red velvet cupcake recipe. Katie (who blogs over at La Jolla Mom) arranged it after having the genius idea of having a monthly Cupcakes and Wine event. Yes, cupcakes AND wine…combining the best part of Valentine’s Day with the best part of New Year’s.

red velvet cupcake recipe

Everyone contributed a batch of red velvet cupcakes made from different recipes, while Katie whipped up five different kinds of frosting so we could mix and match. The verdict for best red velvet cupcake recipe? Definitely NOT the red velvet cheesecake swirl cupcakes I spent a ridiculous amount of time on:

red velvet cupcake recipe

Pretty, huh? But they were disappointingly bland. Don’t you hate it when that happens? It probably didn’t help that I slightly overcooked them, too. Anyway, the winner for the best red velvet cupcake recipe was surprisingly simple. Not someone’s great great grandmother’s family secret or a modified Martha Stewart concoction. The best recipe were these red velvet cupcakes from an episode of Throwdown with Bobby Flay on The Food Network. And the best frosting is Paul Deen’s signature recipe. File this away for future reference! One thing I definitely learned from this is that red velvet cupcakes can’t just be made from any online recipe.

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  • http://everydaymama.com/ Everyday Mama

    So bummed I missed it! Darn hubbys that work late…can't wait until the next one :)

  • lajollamom

    Ohhh your pics are good. Similar post on my to do list! I will say that both the Paula Deen and Bobby Flay recipes were still moist a day or two later. Yum.

  • http://www.birdrockfabrications.blogspot.com/ Birdrockfab

    This was so much fun, Thanks La Jolla Mom! If you want to rotate homes, I'd love to host next Wine & Cupcake Event!

  • http://theworldaccordingtojennifer.wordpress.com/ JenniferfromLaJolla

    Such a fun time! I loved Paula Deen's frosting. I have to admit I am partial to her cupcakes as well. ;-)

  • http://apocketfullofbuttons.blogspot.com/ Sew Fierce

    Those are gorgeous but bummer on being bland. Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend :)

  • http://thepursuitofmommyness.com/ The Pursuit of Mommyness

    Those look so delish…love red velvet!

  • http://pennellolane.wordpress.com/ Kate

    Found your blog via SITS… thanks for posting these links, filed away for future reference! :)

  • http://www.Partycupcakeideas.com Sprinkles

    Hi There, We are featuring your post and your endeavor to find the best Red Velvet Cupcakes on http://www.PartyCupcakeIdeas.com this Thursday. It is such a fantastic idea and one that will prove a source of fantastic information to our readers!
    Thanks, Sprinkles

  • http://www.beststandmixerreview.com/ malencbarrientos

    I am also on the search for the perfect red velvet cupcake recipe…i cant possibly make them moist all the time…i will try your suggested recipes.thanks!

  • http://www.somedayilllearn.com/2010/12/will-party-for-food/ Will Party for Food : Someday I'll Learn

    [...] which strives to represent classic American baking with a modern twist. These were truly the best red velvet cupcakes I’ve ever had (and yes, I’ve had a [...]

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  • http://kidsfunreviewed.com Linetteg

    Those look sooooo yummy!

  • http://www.notaperfectmomsblog.com Not a Perfect Mom

    Oh my goodness, those look fabulous!  red velvet is one of my faves!

  • Kat dela Cruz

    This is a good, and helpful concept. What would make it better, though is if the recipes were enumerated with their pros/cons :) Thanks!

  • Kirstyn Lia

    no cream cheese icing?!

  • Kirstyn Lia

    no cream cheese icing?!

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