There is just something so Christmassy about red velvet cake. The colour is sooooo holiday-inspired! I made these a while back and have only gotten around to sharinng them now :) - but they are worth the wait! And just in time so you can bake a batch to wow your guests for the holidays!
These are no ordinary red velvet cup cakes! Yes - I know that look that way from the outside, but you guys know me...I can't resist adding a little something to everything! SO these got the Rafaello treatment. Have you ever had a Raffaello chocolate? Ok - think Ferrero Rocher, but in white with coconut. Yip! They are totally divine! And red and white is just so merry!
I had a little helper for these, my sweet little niece Olivia. She helped me unwrap the Raffaellos and push them into the cupcake mixture.
See that t shirt she is wearing? Cool hey. Ok - I know you can't see the whole thing, but it is a really rad logo that belongs to a very good cause - The Sabrina Love Foundation. If you have a moment, go and check them out! They also have a REALLY cool range of clothing that they sell online! I just love their colours!
Anyhoo...
Livi did such a good job! Thanks Liv xxx
To make these I used a red velvet cake recipe (yes really!!!) from Bakerella and just baked them for about 18 minutes. I also added about 1/2 C of coconut to the one batch which was really awesome! I will really do that again!
I used I am Baker's best cream cheese frosting for these. It really is the best! So smooth and sweet. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!
What are you baking for the holiday season?
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Absolutely delightful. Those little heart sprinkles are so cute and lovely peak of frosting on top is so cheerful. Love these, good job indeed!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Raffaellos!! I always loved it when my family friends gift us with a small of those of them. My sisters and I used to fight for every single one.
ReplyDeleteNow, adding these to red velvet cupcakes is an adorable idea. You`re right, the color definitely matches the holiday season.
For this holiday season I`m planning on baking lots of cookies!
These are absolutely the cutest cupcakes ever!! I love the coconut balls in the middle and the frosting on top couldn't be more perfect! Love them!! Your niece is so adorable too. I can't wait for Avery to be old enough to help me bake :D
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