Blushing Grapefruit Cupcakes Recipe

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Blushing Grapefruit Cupcakes
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F
  2. Line 16 regular-size (21⁄2-in. diam) muffin cups with paper or foil liners.
  3. Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Make a well in center; put oil, water, egg yolks, 3 Tbsp grapefruit juice and the grated peels in well.
  5. Whisk liquids to mix, then whisk with flour mixture just until blended and smooth.
  6. Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with mixer on high speed until frothy.
  7. Add remaining 1 tsp grapefruit juice; beat just until stiff peaks form when beaters are lifted.
  8. With a rubber spatula, stir 1⁄3 the beaten egg whites into the cupcake batter, then gently fold in remaining whites just until blended.
  9. Spoon 1⁄4 cup into each lined cup.
  10. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until tops are browned and a pick inserted near centers comes out clean.
  11. Cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes before removing to rack to cool completely.
  12. Beat ingredients (except grapefruit segments) in a medium bowl with mixer on low speed just to blend.
  13. On high speed, beat until smooth and fluffy.
  14. Finely chop 1 grapefruit segment and stir into frosting.
  15. Spread on cupcakes.
  16. Just before serving: Drain remaining grapefruit segments well and place on cupcakes; garnish with mint.
  17. NOTE: Can be made through Step 5 up to 3 days ahead.
  18. Refrigerate airtight.
  19. Section grapefruit up to 1 day before using; refrigerate covered.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 558.09 Kcal (2337 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.45g 21%
Cholesterol 98.2mg 33%
Sodium 351.84mg 15%
Potassium 368.4mg 8%
Total Carbs 105.33g 35%
Sugars 73.45g 294%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Protein 7.41g 15%
Vitamin C 47.4mg 79%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 87.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.29 Kcal (839 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.83g 21%
Cholesterol 35.24mg 33%
Sodium 126.27mg 15%
Potassium 132.21mg 8%
Total Carbs 37.8g 35%
Sugars 26.36g 294%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 3%
Protein 2.66g 15%
Vitamin C 17mg 79%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 31.4mg 9%

* 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

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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