Azoresgal~Life on an Island

Red velvet cupcakes smothered in cream cheese frosting are one of life's sweet little pleasures. For Valentines day I wanted to change them up a bit, well not really the cupcake itself, but the presentation. I placed them in little jars. Making  jar cupcakes is seriously easy, really it takes just a few simple steps. Bake up a batch of Red Velvet cupcakes ( from a box or made from scratch), then in a jar, you layer, frost and repeat. Easy peasy right ?  Add a pretty ribbon, a spoon and voilà, you’ve got a stunning dessert. These would also make  the perfect party favor, or a little thank you gift…Jar cupcakes are quick, easy and  delicious... heaven in a jar! Bake your cupcakes, and make your frosting ( recipe here ) To Assemble in Jars 1. Slice cupcakes horizontally into 2-3 layers depending on how thick you want your layers to be. 2. Place one cupcake layer into the bottom of your jar, pipe a layer of cream cheese frosting directly onto th...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons red food coloring 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 pound cream cheese, softened (cold) 2 sticks butter, softened but still cool 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with cupcake papers. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled. Bake in ...