aaaand we're back!

hey everybody! it sure has been a long time since I've worked on this. it's the "slow season" but I'm gonna make good w/my promise about the red velvet cakes.

I think they might just be my favorite cupcakes... like... ever. because chocolate AND wine in a cupcake? um, yes please! oh yeah, by the way they're red velvet Shiraz cupcakes. you could probably use whatever red wine you like, but going off of the bride and groom's preference I used shiraz. boy-oh-boy are they delicious.

first comes the recipe- pictures to follow. :)

Red Velvet Shiraz Cupcakes

*1 and 1/4 cup all purpose flour
*3/4 cup sugar
*1/2 tsp baking soda
*1/2 tsp salt
*2 Tbs cocoa powder
*3/4 cup vegetable oil
*1/2 cup buttermilk (or you could just use regular milk and add about a tsp of wine or vinegar to it, let it sit for at least 5 min before using)
*1 egg
*1 Tbs red food coloring
*1/2 tsp white or cider vinegar
*1 tsp vanilla
*1/4 cup Shiraz (or whatever red you prefer) red wine

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Sift together dry ingredients in separate bowl.

In stand mixer, or w/hand mixer, mix together oil, milk, egg, food coloring, vinegar, wine, and vanilla- at medium speed.

Gradually add dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, don't over mix.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean


ok, now for the pictures! I wish I could take credit for these photos, but my camera died halfway through the wedding. so big thanks to alaskaphotographyanddesign.com for taking these great photos!

the little chocolate airplanes were so fun to make and definitely added a super cute extra bit of personality.

I'd really love to see/hear how these cupcakes turn out if you try them!