Red Velvet Cupcakez

Makes 18 cupcakez

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
Red food colouring
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Using an electric mixer, cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in eggs one at a time.
4. Add vanilla and buttermilk.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. (Be careful not to overmix).
7. Spoon mixture into cupcakez pan prepared with paper liners, filling each cup two-thirds full.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
9. Let cool before frosting with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting.

Recipe From: Peace, Love, and Cupcakes
By: Sheryl Berk and Carrie Berk