Headhunterz Recipe Corner - Wannabe Chef's Santarina Cuppies (Red Velvet Cup Cakes)

It has been long since I last updated my blog, and here I am today with a simple to follow Red Velvet Cup Cake recipe @ Santarina Cuppies.. Idea for Christmas perhaps.

Now, I have baked the cuppies myself on several occasions with a consistent result in terms of taste, texture and quality. This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a moist, sweet, chocolaty, red, filling, delicious and soft textured cuppies.

To begin with, you will need the following ingredients which yields 36 Santarina Cuppies:


230g Butter (Buttercup brand)
3 Cups Sugar
4 Eggs (Large or Grade A)
2 Cups Buttermilk (alternative method below)
60ml Red Food Coloring (Star Brand)
10ml Vanilla Essence (Star Brand)
3 Tsp. Baking Soda
2 Tbsp. Vinegar (Heinz)
4 Cups All purpose flour
60g Cocoa Powder
2 Tsp. Salt



10 Easy to follow directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease muffin pans or line with paper baking cups.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring and vanilla.
5. Stir in the baking soda and vinegar.
6. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt and stir into the batter just until blended.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 18 to 20 minutes.
9. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack.
10. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter and frost with desired frosting.

Simple isn't it? Now, do try it out and don't forget to leave your comments :)

p/s: The frosting used is Cream Cheese frosting.

Buttermilk Substitute:
2 Cups Fresh Milk
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice or White Vinegar

1. Combine the milk and lemon juice / vinegar
2. Let it stand for 5 - 10 minutes