A red velvet one.
That's me making red velvet cupcakes for some family and friends who came over tonight (see below).
I am not a cook by any means, but even accounting for being a novice, making this dessert was a nightmare. I blame DC. It's not yet user-friendly.
I had to make 5 trips to 4 stores to get the materials needed to make cupcakes. That is insane. This is the US capital. A global power center. A metropolitan area of more than 8 million. Why is it so difficult to get some red food color and baking pans.
I felt like I was in the Soviet Union during it's last days. And of course, just getting to the store is not a simple thing in DC. It takes 20 minutes at least - regardless of whether you are walking, cycling, driving, snowshoeing, flying. It just doesn't matter. You can't simply make a quick trip to the store.
Well, with Sean's help, I successfully made some red velvet cupcakes. They turned out well.