Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

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Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the cupcakes:
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with cupcake papers.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  4. In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer.
  5. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled.
  7. Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness.
  8. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  10. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth.
  11. Add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy.
  12. Garnish with chopped pecans and a fresh raspberry or strawberry.
  13. Cook's Note: Frost the cupcakes with a butter knife or pipe it on with a big star tip.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1021.83 Kcal (4278 kJ)
Calories from fat 771.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85.72g 132%
Cholesterol 173.23mg 58%
Sodium 687.44mg 29%
Potassium 191.89mg 4%
Total Carbs 56.77g 19%
Sugars 25.83g 103%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5%
Protein 10.18g 20%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 111.8mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 436.23 Kcal (1826 kJ)
Calories from fat 329.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.59g 132%
Cholesterol 73.95mg 58%
Sodium 293.48mg 29%
Potassium 81.92mg 4%
Total Carbs 24.23g 19%
Sugars 11.03g 103%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 5%
Protein 4.35g 20%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 47.7mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.3
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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