Today is the day everyone! The day I release my very first episode of Akram’s Ideas on YouTube.
Akram’s Ideas on YouTube
I’ve talked about it before but never had the time to really make it happen. We’ll since this year is the year of the “unexpected” I decided let’s do it!
The goal is to post a few videos a month, so wish me luck and enjoy!
Akram’s Ideas – Episode 01 : Raspberry Red Velvet Cupcakes
Since it’s so close to Valentine’s day I decided the first episode would over my Raspberry Red Velvet Cupcakes. Not only are they delicious but the cute heart topping makes it perfect as a Valentine treat.
The Recipe
Below are printer friendly versions of both the cupcake and frosting recipes. Also you’ll want to check my previous post for the raspberry puree recipe.
Raspberry Red Velvet Cupcakse
2016-02-05 12:32:47
Delightful Raspberry Red Velvet Cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and a cute candy melt heart.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients
- 2-1/4 cups flour
- ½ cup natural cocoa powder (not dutch processed or dark)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- Cream Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- Acid Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt ( I used greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-1/2 cup raspberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F line cupcake pan with paper liners should make about 24 cupcakes.
- Prepare raspberry puree and raspberry juice beforehand (see Akram’s Ideas for recipe).
- Sift together dry ingredients and set aside.
- Cream together butter, vanilla, and sugar.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the buttermilk and yogurt. Stir in the vinegar and lemon juice. Whisk in the raspberry puree.
- Alternate adding the dry and acid ingredients to the butter/egg mixture, mixing until combined.
- Use a scooper to place batter in cupcake liners. Bake for about 18-22 or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool 10 minutes in the pan, and then completely on a wire rack.
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Cream Cheese Frosting
2016-02-05 12:35:23
Rich and flavorful cream cheese frosting
Ingredients
- 4 oz butter (1 stick)
- 4 oz cream cheese (½ a block)
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In mixer blend the butter and cream cheese.
- Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, scraping down the sides of the mixer as you go.
- Add the vanilla and mix until everything is well blended.
Adapted from Wilton
Adapted from Wilton
Akram's Ideas https://akramsideas.com/
Yum!!! I adore that you’re on YouTube now, too. Three big cheers for launching videos there, sweet lady. I happily look forward to seeing everything that you’ll share with us.
♥ Jessica
Miss Jessica, I’m glad you enjoyed the video, I hope it was helpful and fun. My goal is to have a few videos a month about different creative projects. If you have an idea for something you’d like to see in my future videos please let me know.
I used this recipe as a base to make Raspberry Red Velvet cake pops and they were AMAZING! So amazing that they all got eaten before I thought to take pictures. Whoops. When I make them again I’ll have to send over pictures! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Laura, I’m so glad you liked them. Oh, and if you do make them again I’d love to see pictures 😉