Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Sift flour, cocoa powder and salt

Step 2

In a mixing bowl , beat butter and sugar with a hand mixer until fluffy

Step 3

Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth

Step 4

In another mixing bowl, mix food color with butter milk

Step 5

Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture in two separate additions

Step 6

In a small cup or bowl, combine baking soda with vinegar

Step 7

Mixture will fizz and fold immediately into cake batter

Step 8

Work quickly and divide into cupcake pans filling ¾ way full

Step 9

Bake immediately in oven for about 15-18 minutes

Step 10

llow the cupcakes to cool then decorate as desired

Step 11

Ready to serve