Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
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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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 680.62 Kcal (2850 kJ)
Calories from fat 513.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.08g 88%
Cholesterol 115.31mg 38%
Sodium 458.29mg 19%
Potassium 127.91mg 3%
Total Carbs 37.84g 13%
Sugars 17.22g 69%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Protein 6.78g 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 74.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 436.08 Kcal (1826 kJ)
Calories from fat 329.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.57g 88%
Cholesterol 73.88mg 38%
Sodium 293.63mg 19%
Potassium 81.95mg 3%
Total Carbs 24.25g 13%
Sugars 11.03g 69%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 3%
Protein 4.35g 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 47.7mg 7%

* 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

  • 18.2
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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