I need to make about 250 mini cupcakes for an event I am participating in August 11. I will be representing my Real Estate Firm. The colors are Red and White. The icing must be white becaue I will be making piped initials in red candy melts.

That being said, I'd like the cucake to be red. BUT, I do not want to do red velvet....it's WAY over done. Something different but with mass appeal. I am drawing a blank.

Any suggestion and/or recipes greatly appreciated!