4th of July Red Velvet Cupcakes

Happy 4th of July! 

I had a request to make these cupcakes for a Boat Party. I know they are not in THE HANDBOOK but at least it is her red velvet cake recipe.  I baked them for 19 minutes instead of the cake time stated.  I topped them with the creamcheese/ butter cream. They came out moist and delicious if I say so myself. I woke up early (6AM is early for me. I know that's pathetic for a wannabe baker). I realized I did not have a sifter (boyfriend's) and had to make an executive decision: Risk the frosting by adding the powder sugar without sifting hoping friends will drink too much to notice or blame their nausea to sea sickness or have creative integrity and go to Safeway at 7Am. I am proud to say I sifted and it was worth it (even thought friends might have been too drunk to appreciate!).  Now Back to THE Handbook (201 to go!)