Hi there, it's Emma. I was really excited to bake my sister's wedding cupcakes, so I decided to create an original recipe just for the occasion! Now anytime we make these cupcakes they will always remind us of Elsie and Jeremy's big day.
Here's the recipe...
This recipe will make 22-24 regular size cupcakes.
For the cake batter: 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup oil (I use vegetable or canola), 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a bowl combine all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda and salt). In a seperate bowl combine all wet ingredients (oil, water, vinegar and vanilla extract). Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined and no visible lumps are left in the batter.
Fill cupcake pan (with liners) 2/3 full. Bake at 350 F for 20-22 minutes, until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
For the filling: 1 packaged softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup raspberry jam.
Mix cream cheese and jam together until combined, spoon filling into a pastry bag.
For the frosting: 1 1/2 cups softened butter, 1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon raspberry extract.
With an electric mixer beat the butter until creamy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and beat until creamy. Keep adding bit more sugar at a time (beating in between) until you reach your desired sweetness. Then add in the extract, mix and spoon into a pastry bag fitted with whatever pastry tip you like (or none at all).
Using a sharp knife cut out small upside down cones from the center of the cupcakes. Fill this little hole with the raspberry/cream cheese filling. Pipe on frosting to cover the hole and the rest of the cupcake. Garnish with a real raspberry or a raspberry candy (we used candies).
These are my favorite cupcakes of all time! Next week we'll share Emma's recipe for pink lemonade cupcakes. We had a fun little cupcake party last night. It was so nice to have a little bit of girl time and use my new kitchen aid mixer. Have a lovely weekend! Elsie
Yum these look so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe - I can't wait to try it! :)
XO
Posted by: Mandy | July 09, 2011 at 05:24 PM
The words "cupcake party" fill me with intense delight. Methinks some planning is in order. :D
Posted by: Otter Mei | July 09, 2011 at 05:45 PM
looks so yummy
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Posted by: gina | July 09, 2011 at 05:58 PM
We can hardly wait t try these! Thank you Emma for sharing. You are one talented girl. It must be in the genes! Happy baking, Melissa www.bestfriendsforfristing.com
Posted by: Melissa @ Best Friends For Frosting | July 09, 2011 at 06:19 PM
these look so delicious. i can't wait to have an excuse to try them. yum!
-erin
Posted by: erin | July 09, 2011 at 07:02 PM
Yum! I've wanted to visit Red Velvet for so long to taste one of Emma's cupcakes. I am so happy you posted this recipe! I will give them a try (I'm sure they wont be near as tasty or beautiful as Emma's though lol).
Posted by: Brenna | July 09, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Too funny - my niece made our wedding cake and it was the same flavors. We never got any of it but we heard it was delicious... lol.
Posted by: Peppermint Mocha Mama | July 09, 2011 at 07:36 PM
Raspberry adds such nice flavour on desserts. I had them on pancakes last time and it was su[perb!
Posted by: Far and Away | July 09, 2011 at 07:40 PM
DELISH! Can't wait to try!
xxoo
Posted by: Charley Taylor | July 09, 2011 at 07:52 PM
Those look so pretty and delicious...Just like the cake pops we got in your store today! Thank you for such a lovely experience there. My friend and I had a great road trip to your lovely store. Many blessings to you and yours.
P.S. We may make a trip back in the fall...we can't wait!
xxoo, Miranda
Posted by: Miranda Speer | July 09, 2011 at 08:19 PM
These look so scrumptious! Raspberries are sooooooo yummy in cupcakes.
Posted by: Louise, Raspberries In Winter | July 09, 2011 at 08:54 PM
These look amazing! Thanks for the recipe!!!
Posted by: THE-LOUDMOUTH | July 09, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Those look sooooooooo good! I am going to go eat a cupcake right now:)
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | July 09, 2011 at 10:10 PM
These cupcakes look so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Posted by: Nicole | July 09, 2011 at 10:22 PM
So can't wait to try these!! xD I also can't wait for the lemonade cupcakes too!
Posted by: chelz | July 09, 2011 at 10:29 PM
These look SO good! Cupcakes and raspberries - I think that's just the perfect combination. Dreamy. Thank so much for sharing! x
Posted by: Katie | July 09, 2011 at 11:47 PM
*drools* These sound scrumptious!!! And Pinning this I go. ;) I'll be back for those pink lemonade cupcakes too!!!
P.S. Cupcake Party?! That sounds SO fun!
Posted by: Angie Bailey | July 09, 2011 at 11:47 PM
These look so good!! thx for sharing :)
Posted by: emily | July 10, 2011 at 12:12 AM
It looks so cute and so yummy. Twee~
Posted by: Joy | July 10, 2011 at 01:18 AM
Looks so delicious! xx
Posted by: Nina | July 10, 2011 at 05:43 AM