Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 dash salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • In a large bowl, combine butter and white sugar and beat until fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time . Then add the oil and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, stir in flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder .
  • In a cup, add the vinegar and milk let stand for 5 minutes. Then add the red food coloring.
  • Alternating, mix the flour mixture and vinegar-milk mixture. Start and end with the flour mixture.
  • Let the cupcakes bake for 17 minutes or until when a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
  • Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and -- Enjoy!