Valentines Day Red Velvet Cup Cakes Recipe

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Valentines Day Red Velvet Cup Cakes
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Directions:

  1. FOR CUPCAKES:
  2. PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Paper-line 18 muffin cups.
  3. MICROWAVE chocolate in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; STIR.
  4. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.
  5. Cool to room temperature.
  6. COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
  7. Combine milk and vinegar in small glass measure.
  8. Beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl on high for 2 minutes.
  9. Carefully beat in melted chocolate and red food coloring.
  10. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk mixture.
  11. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
  12. BAKE for 22 to 27 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean.
  13. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  14. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
  15. Top with sprinkles, if desired.
  16. FOR CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  17. BEAT cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla extract in medium mixer bowl until light and fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally.
  18. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.
  19. TIPS:
  20. • You may substitute store bought cream cheese frosting (one 16-oz. container) to save time.
  21. • Frosting can be piped on with a pastry bag for a professional look.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 674.66 Kcal (2825 kJ)
Calories from fat 303.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.78g 52%
Cholesterol 39.82mg 13%
Sodium 711.24mg 30%
Potassium 1278.19mg 27%
Total Carbs 87.25g 29%
Sugars 55.57g 222%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 1%
Protein 7.81g 16%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 63.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 427.41 Kcal (1789 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.4g 52%
Cholesterol 25.23mg 13%
Sodium 450.59mg 30%
Potassium 809.77mg 27%
Total Carbs 55.28g 29%
Sugars 35.2g 222%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 1%
Protein 4.95g 16%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 6%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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