With a deep red hue, a hint of cocoa, and a tangy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are as beautiful as they are delicious. Let’s get baking!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

 Perfectly Moist & Soft – Thanks to buttermilk and oil, every bite is tender and fluffy.
 Heritage Flour Goodness – Using Sunrise Flour Mill Heritage Flour gives these cupcakes a rich, wholesome flavor.
 Classic Red Velvet Flavor – A touch of cocoa, balanced sweetness, and a velvety texture.
 Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and a quick process make this a foolproof recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups Sunrise Flour Mill Heritage Flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1⃣ Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.

3⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar.

4⃣ Combine the Batter

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cupcakes dense instead of light and fluffy.

5⃣ Fill the Cupcake Liners

Use a spoon or scoop to fill each liner about ⅔ full with batter.

6⃣ Bake

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7⃣ Cool Completely

Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

8⃣ Make the Frosting

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until creamy and fully combined.

9⃣ Frost the Cupcakes

Once completely cool, use a piping bag or spatula to generously frost each cupcake.

Baking Tips & Tricks

 Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference! Let your eggs and buttermilk sit out before mixing.
 Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red without thinning out the batter.
 Don’t overmix – mix until just combined for the best fluffy texture.
 Chill the frosting for 10 minutes before piping for cleaner swirls.

Storing & Freezing Instructions

 Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week in an airtight container.
 To freeze, store unfrosted cupcakes in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw and frost when ready to serve!

Made with simple ingredients and gut-friendly Lifeway Kefir, these cookies have a wonderfully tender texture. Let’s bake up some love!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

 Soft & Buttery – These cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
 Probiotic-Powered – Lifeway Kefir adds a boost of probiotics and moisture.
 Fun & Festive – The heart shape makes them perfect for special occasions!
 Vanilla & Chocolate in One – No need to choose between flavors!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup Lifeway Kefir (Plain or Vanilla)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for chocolate dough)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1⃣ Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, Lifeway Kefir, and vanilla extract until well combined.

2⃣ Divide & Flavor the Dough

Split the dough into two equal portions. Leave one plain (vanilla), and mix cocoa powder into the other for a chocolate dough.

3⃣ Chill the Dough

Wrap each dough portion separately in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.

4⃣ Roll & Cut the Cookies

On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough to ¼ inch thick. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.

For a marbled effect, gently press the vanilla and chocolate doughs together before rolling and cutting.

5⃣ Bake the Cookies

Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

6⃣ Cool & Enjoy

Let cookies cool completely before decorating. Enjoy with a glass of Lifeway Kefir or a warm cup of tea!

Baking Tips & Tricks

 Chilling is key! It prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
 For extra flavor, drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar.
 Want a fruity twist? Try using strawberry-flavored kefir!
 Make sandwich cookies by adding vanilla or chocolate filling between two hearts.