Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 2 Large FARMHOUSE EGGS®
• 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 oz bottle red food coloring
• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 3oz. package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
• your favorite frosting

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line 2 12-cup cupcake tins with cupcake papers.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, instant vanilla pudding mix, salt, baking soda; set aside.
3. With an electric mixer on medium (or in a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment), in large bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, vinegar, food coloring and oil until well blended.
4. Slowly add dry ingredients to egg mixture and mix until well combined and smooth (approximately 2 minutes)
5. Fill cupcake tins 1/2 full with batter.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before frosting with your favorite can of frosting.