This Week’s Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes & Cream Cheese Frosting

Inspiration: Another birthday girl at my husband’s office asked if I could whip up some red velvet cupcakes for her special day if it weren’t too much trouble. After a quick trip to the shops for a tub of sour cream, the only ingredient missing from my pantry, I set about whipping up said sweet & tangy treat. 

My favorite bit of making the cupcakes! Adding the red dye infused chocolate to the pale batter.

Hunting for a recipe, I found a great one from America’s Test Kitchen’s The Perfect Cake Magazine from a few years back. (Click here for the recipe.) 

The Magazine where I found the recipe.

Christie: I thought A Murder Is Announced was a great choice, as there was a birthday party within the narrative! Plus, I think Miss Marple would’ve enjoyed whipping this cake up after it crossed the pond during/after WWII, of course.

P.S.: Sprinkles make everything fancier, when room temperature butter, cream cheese, and sour cream is a tad to warm to keep the frosting tip’s definition!