Tamer put in his vote Friday at lunch… he wanted red velvet cupcakes. So here we go, red velvet here we come!
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
2015-01-19 21:54:21
Tamer put in his vote Friday at lunch... he wanted red velvet cupcakes. So here we go, red velvet here we come!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
2505g
Yields
24
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10618
Calories from Fat 6104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 692g
1065%
Saturated Fat 232g
1161%
Trans Fat 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat 74g
Monounsaturated Fat 334g
Cholesterol 1376mg
459%
Sodium 5517mg
230%
Total Carbohydrates 1052g
351%
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%
Sugars 799g
Protein 84g
Vitamin A
248%
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
96%
Iron
45%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
For the Cupcakes
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners sugar
Make the cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line the muffin pans with cupcake papers.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Fill the cupcake tins until about 2/3 filled.
- Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth.
- Add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated.
- Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes
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