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.
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!!!!!!!!
Yield: 14 regular size
Grandmother Paul's Red Velvet Cupcakes
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.
Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 40 Min
Ingredients
- 1 - teaspoon vanilla
- 1 - cup buttermilk
- 1 - teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 - cup cake flour (sifted)
- 2 - sticks real butter
- 2 - ounces - red food coloring
- 2 - tablespoons cocoa
- 2 - cups sugar
- 2 - eggs
- 1/2 - teaspoon baking soda
- 1 - tablespoon vinegar
Johnny's Cream Cheese Icing
- 1 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 - sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
- 1 - teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 - cups sifted confectioners’ (powdered) sugar
- chopped pecans or red sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat eggs; add sugar. Mix cocoa and food coloring. Add butter and egg mixture; mix well.
- Sift together flour and salt. (sifting is a must here) Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend in vanilla.
- In a small bowl, combine soda and vinegar and add to mixture. Finish mixing and divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled.
- Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through.
- Test the cupcakes with a toothpick for done ness. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
- To make the icing, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy.
Notes
Frost the cupcakes with a butter knife or pipe it on with a big star tip. Garnish with chopped pecans.
Recipe source: Paula Deen
33 comments
Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Cupcake Tuesday!
~Liz
Happy Birthday to Ms Deen.
The cupcakes look spectacular!
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!
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!
Joan
P.S. Happy Birthday Paula! We love you!
How'd the Buttery Rolls turn out?
Do you know how many this recipe makes? I am thinking about taking them to work on Monday for a meeting.
Thanks!