19 Jan 10

Red Velvet Cupcakes W/Cream Cheese Icing

Red Velvet Cake is a southern classic cake bright red in color made with buttermilk and topped with a fluffy cream cheese icing. This recipe is also delicious as cupcakes.

Today is a very special day. It's my girl Paula Deen's Birthday! It's no secret that I just adore that pure breaded southern lady. I love her and I love her recipes. So today I'm celebrating Paula's special day Deen style! And I wouldn't have it any other way. When I was deciding on a cake to bake I had the perfect one in mind.

It's one of Paula's favorite southern cakes, her Grandmother Paul's Red Velvet Cake. Instead of a cake, I made Red Velvet Cupcakes with Johnnies Cream Cheese Icing. I've been wanting to make these for quite awhile now, so I thought Paula's birthday was the perfect occasion to showcase these beautiful cupcakes.

Red Velvet Cake is also one of my favorite cakes, so this was such a treat for me and my family. Paula, I want to wish you a happy and healthy birthday. I hope you enjoy your special day with with good friends, good food and of course your great loving family.

You are a true southern lady with a bubbly personality that I just adore. So thank you Ms. Paula for just being you and sharing all your wonderful southern favorites with all of us. You truly are Paula Deen The Butter Queen, but to me You are Paula Deen The Southern Queen!I thought they turned out so beautiful.

Look at the butter photo, Paula would be so proud!!! Getting the batter together and filling the cupcakes. The red is such a beautiful color don't you think. Frost, Serve and Enjoy!!!

OK y'all sing along with me.... Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Ms. Paula, Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!!!!!

Recipe source: Paula Deen

33 comments

Hoosier Homemade said…

Those look amazing! Yup, great minds do think alike. :)
Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Cupcake Tuesday!
~Liz

Jan 19, 2010, 7:13:00 AM

Unknown said…

I love red velvet anything and Paula Deen! Happy Birthday Paula!

Jan 19, 2010, 7:16:00 AM

Melissa said…

Happy birthday to Paula! The red velvet cupcakes look to die for! Love how you did your frosting too!

Jan 19, 2010, 7:52:00 AM

Darlene said…

Happy Birthday Paula Deen!!!! Your red velvet cupcakes look delicious...YUM!

Jan 19, 2010, 8:26:00 AM

Oklahoma Granny said…

I love Paula Deen and her downhome recipes. Oh my, her banana pudding makes me swoon!

Happy Birthday to Ms Deen.

The cupcakes look spectacular!

Jan 19, 2010, 8:54:00 AM

Colleen/And Baby Makes Five said…

Oh my goodness ... those look divine! And oh-so-perfectly Paula.

My aunt works in a boutique in Williamsburg, VA. Paula came in for some shopping last year and my aunt tells me that she is just as sweet and lovely in person as she is on her shows. She had the whole store in stitches, apparently.

Happy Birthday!

Jan 19, 2010, 9:45:00 AM

Anonymous said…

Now I know why you are my favorite food blog!!! I LOVE Paula and miss Food Network HORRIBLY...I am one of the Cablevision / Scribbs victims and have been without a daily dose for almost a month...ugh!
I am going home and making these tonight, you have once again inspired me to make my home a southern kitchen!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! And The Happiest of Birthdays to our Dear Paula!

Jan 19, 2010, 10:00:00 AM

Tina Butler said…

Paula is a hoot! When she came to Dallas back in april I thought I was gonna pee my pants when she walked into the book store. She had the whole place giddy and giggling as soon as she arrived. True Paula Style. We were lucky enough to see Michael as well such a nice surprise I got to give him a big bear hug. Me and my dd will never forget that night. I got my dd a autographed cookbook as well. She has it on her dresser. A true paula fan at 10 years old. She hugged Ms. Paula and told her she smelled good LOL.

Jan 19, 2010, 10:51:00 AM

Anonymous said…

How sweet. Your pictures are fabulous!

Jan 19, 2010, 11:04:00 AM

Cindy said…

That is so sweet Tina.... Happy Birthday Paula!!

Jan 19, 2010, 12:34:00 PM

Tina Butler said…

Cindy come by and get a cupcake. I saved one for you. Ü

Jan 19, 2010, 12:40:00 PM

Joan said…

Tina, your cupcakes are stunning. I'm not sure I would want to eat them...ha ha. Yes I would! This post is just beautiful, your photography is awesome.
Joan
P.S. Happy Birthday Paula! We love you!

Jan 19, 2010, 2:32:00 PM

Unknown said…

My husband would have a fit for these! He's on a red velvet cake kick. :)

Jan 19, 2010, 6:06:00 PM

DailyChef said…

What great looking cupcakes! Red velvet is definitely my favorite cupcake flavor.

Jan 19, 2010, 7:19:00 PM

My Sister's Kitchen said…

I have these on my blog too. Yours turned out darling! They are without a doubt the BEST red velvet cupcaked around!

Jan 20, 2010, 10:32:00 AM

Anonymous said…

I made them!!! They didn't look as great as your's, but the icing is HEAVENLY. I have now made this my cream cheese icing of choice!!!

Jan 20, 2010, 11:52:00 AM

A Cooking Bookworm said…

I made a Red Velvet cake yesterday, but didn't know it was Paula's birthday!! I'll celebrate today with the leftovers! ;-)

How'd the Buttery Rolls turn out?

Jan 20, 2010, 11:56:00 AM

Libby@CookingWithLibby said…

Yummm! Happy Birthday Ms. Paula..even though I'm a little late with this comment :)

Jan 20, 2010, 5:10:00 PM

small home said…

Happy Birthday! I love the red cupcakes! Perfect for birthday celebrations!

Jan 21, 2010, 1:52:00 AM

Mary | Deep South Dish said…

Gotta love red velvet!! And Miss Paula too of course.

Jan 21, 2010, 2:13:00 AM

Unknown said…

Great for Valentine's Day. Thanks for sharing.

Jan 21, 2010, 10:52:00 AM

Kurdistan said…

Love this recipe wanna try it looks amazing

Jan 21, 2010, 3:07:00 PM

Anonymous said…

Just love your site...Yumo to the cupcakes... Am going to try the frosting next time I do carrot cake.. Paula is a hoot. Never miss any show she is cooking on...

Jan 21, 2010, 9:23:00 PM

Unknown said…

I love your blog so please accept two lovely awards that I`ve already given you on my blog. :)))

Jan 22, 2010, 12:34:00 AM

Tammy J said…

Thank for sharing your lovely cupcake recipe with us. I too loooove Paula Deen.

Do you know how many this recipe makes? I am thinking about taking them to work on Monday for a meeting.
Thanks!

Jan 23, 2010, 6:55:00 AM

Tina Butler said…

Hi Tammy, sorry I am late on a reply. It makes about 2 dozen cupcakes. I did 12 regular and the rest mini cupcakes.

Jan 25, 2010, 2:10:00 PM

Renee said…

Those look amazing!

Jan 27, 2010, 7:43:00 AM

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Jan 31, 2010, 9:12:00 AM

Anonymous said…

Brim over I agree but I think the post should prepare more info then it has.

Feb 6, 2010, 1:59:00 AM

Anonymous said…

I made these for my brother in law for his birthday last night! I think they turned out perfect. I do not eat Red Velvet, but they were good. The icing is amazing! Thank you for the recipe...I hope it made his day! ;) Carmell

Dec 15, 2011, 10:49:00 AM

Vera Zecevic - Cupcakes Garden said…

Really nice color! I adore red velvet because of this beautiful red!

Aug 4, 2012, 7:01:00 AM

Anonymous said…

MMMM...yummy looks like I am making some today!:)

Nov 3, 2012, 9:58:00 AM

Unknown said…

im allergic from egg.plz share recipes of cup cakes without egg.

Dec 26, 2015, 11:33:00 AM