½ cupsalted butter softened, plus an addition 4 tablespoon softened butter
¼cupsoftened shortening
1 cupgranulated sugar
1Large Egg
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1tablespoonRed Velvet Extract
1 cup milk
1tablespoonRed Food coloring gel
Frosting
1cupunsalted sweet cream buttersoftened
4ouncescream cheesesoftened
4cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
4 - 6 tablespoonsheavy whipping cream
Red food coloring
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cupcake pam with liners
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt together
Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy
Mix in the egg, vanilla, red velvet extract and red gel food coloring until combined
Alternating between the dry ingredients and milk, Gradually mix in the both ingredients into the mixture until combined
Scoop batter into the cupcake pans, filling 3/4 of the way
Bake in the oven for 21 minutes
Allow to cool completely
Frosting Instructions
Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream until smooth and stiff peaks form.
Split the frosting into two bowls.
Add a few drops of red food coloring into one bowl and mix until combined.
Decorating
Place the piping bag into a large cup and fold the sides over the edge.
Scoop some red frosting in the piping bag in 4 lines.
Scoop white frosting into the piping.
Pipe the cooled cupcakes with the frosting.
Place two ears on the side of the bow.
Notes
Make sure that your butter is softened and room temperature before starting.