Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

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Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a small bowl, sift the cake flour and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the red food coloring, cocoa, and vanilla. Add to the batter and beat well.
  6. In a measuring cup, stir the salt into the buttermilk.
  7. Add to the batter in three parts alternating with the flour. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated, but do not overbeat.
  8. In a small bowl, stir together the cider vinegar and baking soda.
  9. Add to the batter and mix well. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl, making sure the ingredients are well blended and the batter is smooth.
  10. Fill cupcake tin 2/3 full with batter.
  11. Bake in oven until a knife or toothpick comes out clean. (about 20 minutes).
  12. Cream together cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
  13. Gradually stir in sugar. Amount varies, depending on how sweet you want it to be.
  14. Stir in one teaspoon of vanilla.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 400.64 Kcal (1677 kJ)
Calories from fat 173.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.33g 30%
Cholesterol 26.48mg 9%
Sodium 455.13mg 19%
Potassium 726.43mg 15%
Total Carbs 53.33g 18%
Sugars 31.14g 125%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 4.56g 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 36.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 427.82 Kcal (1791 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.64g 30%
Cholesterol 28.27mg 9%
Sodium 486.01mg 19%
Potassium 775.71mg 15%
Total Carbs 56.95g 18%
Sugars 33.26g 125%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 1%
Protein 4.87g 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 4%
Calcium 38.6mg 4%

* 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

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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