Last week I was invited to a virtual bridal shower hosted by my friend Pamela at Still Dating My Spouse. I was asked to make some goodies that would normally be served at a shower. I had never heard of a virtual shower but I said okay anyway. I’m so glad I did! There were games, prizes, entertainment, and food! Just like a real shower! It was really fun! One of the items I made were these delicious red velvet cupcakes with a coconut spin. They were a hit! (Virtually) So I decided to share the recipe with you. If you want traditional red velvet you can just replace the coconut extract with vanilla extract and use a cream cheese frosting.
INGREDIENTS (Cake)
1/2c. Unsalted Butter
1 1/2c. Sugar
2 Eggs
1t. Vanilla Extract
1t. Coconut Extract or Coconut Rum
2.5c. All purpose flour
2T Cocoa Powder
1t. Salt
1oz. Red Food coloring (one bottle)
1c. Buttermilk
1t. Baking Soda
1T. White Wine Vinegar
1. Cream butter and sugar together until smooth.
2. Add one egg at a time mixing well,then extracts.
3. In a separate bowl mix flour, cocoa powder,and salt.
4. Add food coloring, buttermilk, baking soda,and vinegar.
5. Alternate adding the flour and Buttermilk mixture until smooth and combined.
6. Pour into prepared cupcake pan for 30 minutes on 350.
Makes 24 Cupcakes 
INGREDIENTS (Icing)
2 Sticks of Butter, softened
4c. Powdered Sugar
1/2c. Coconut Milk
1/2t Coconut Extract or Coconut Rum
2T Heavy Cream
1. Mix all ingredients together until smooth.
2. Let cupcakes completely cool before icing them.
This simple and delicious recipe would be great for your next girl’s night out or bridal shower. Be sure to pin it so you’ll have it.
Have you ever been to a virtual shower or even heard of one?
M.W.A.H.,
Mandi
