Beet-Red Velvet Cupcakes - Pahl's Market - Apple Valley, MN

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup beet puree
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 stick butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon natural cocoa powder (not Dutch Process, or dark cocoa powder)