There was controversy with this week’s Sweet Melissa Sundays recipe selection. Apparently, one person in my life really can’t stand red velvet cupcakes/cake. He doesn’t understand cocoa-flavored red cake. I was on the fence about making it. I don’t think I’ve ever tasted it. I was out of town this weekend and no one was saying, “yes yes make it!”.
Anyway, I got home and read the recipe and realized I didn’t have to wait for butter to soften (cake part) so I decided to go ahead and make it, but instead of a Red Velvet Cake I made cupcakes for easier work-distribution. Even though the recipe didn’t require butter to soften, it did require canola oil. Since I made the Little Snackie Things, I didn’t have any canola oil. After briefly debating whether it would be okay to use olive oil, I jumped in my car (in my pajamas) and ran to the store to buy it.
In the end, I’m glad I made the cupcakes. I thought they were delicious. I love the slight taste of cinnamon and cocoa. The cream cheese frosting makes it even better, but I also thought they were great plain.
Thanks to Rosy of Rosy Lips and Lavender for hosting this week’s recipe. For the recipe, please visit her blog or buy the book.
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Cute. I’m glad that you still made them even if they were at the last second! They look amazing.
I’m so pleased you liked them!!! I think they caused controversy amongst the group as a whole – not entirely sure they’re everyone’s cup of tea but I liked them and yours just look absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for baking along with me this week. R x
They are adorable!
They look wonderful. I love red velvet just because they’re red…heehee
People at the bakery go nuts for red velvet. I like them well enough but can’t seem to make them without getting red food dye all over me!
I used olive oil and honestly, I don’t think it made any difference.
Cute cuppies.
I haven’t tried this recipe yet, because I am one of those people who doesn’t “get” red velvet.
That being said, I still wouldn’t turn one down!
Glad you liked this recipe! I wasnt too fond of it. Your cupcake is adorable!
I love the variety of red candy you used on top. It adds a little extra something to an already delicious looking cupcake.
Wendy, I love red velvet cake, actually we got one slice from the Cheesecake Factory last night…yummie. I always want to make them and like you in a cup cake version…nice picture!
Hope you enjoyed your weekend away! Your cupcakes are adorable. So glad you enjoyed them after you made a special trip out for the oil. For me, these were all about the frosting đŸ™‚
How cute! I loved how they didn’t use butter (unless you count the frosting).
Those look gorgeous!
Plus, I love your banner. Snazzy stuff.
Rosie of BooksAndBakes
Cute little cupcakes! I’m sure your co-workers were thrilled you ended up making them, I thought they were really yummy.
Awesome decoration on these Wendy đŸ™‚
They are very nice looking but my favorite part are the candies sprinkled on the top…always my favorite part! Very pretty.
You can recognize a true foodie when you see them in the grocery store in their pj’s buying just one (or two) things. đŸ™‚
~ingrid
They look really cute!