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Red Velvet Cupcakes


CUPCAKES
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 tablespoons red food color
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup Sugar In The Raw®
4 egg yolks
3 egg whites
1 cup low fat buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Stevia Extract In The Raw™ Cup for Cup
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 1/4 cups Cream Cheese Frosting

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
2 (8 ounce) packages reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon Stevia Extract In The Raw™ Cup for Cup
1/4 cup 1% low fat milk

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Directions


CUPCAKES
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In small bowl combine cocoa, red food color and vanilla, set aside.
In large bowl beat together butter and Sugar In The Raw® and Stevia Extract In The Raw™. Add yolks one at a time and beat well after each addition. Add cocoa mixture and blend well.

In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, set aside. Combine buttermilk with salt. Combine cayenne pepper and baking powder with cake flour. Add buttermilk mixture and flour mixture to cocoa mixture, alternating a third at a time beating after each addition. Combine baking soda and vinegar then add to batter and blend well. Fold in egg whites.

Fill each heart-shaped silicone baking cup 2/3 full with batter. Arrange cups on 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 minutes before removing from baking cup. Cool cupcakes on rack before frosting.

Makes 24 servings.

Note: If heart shape silicone cups are not available, muffin pans can be used.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients and blend well. Makes enough frosting for 36 cupcakes.

Nutritional Contents

160 calories, 4g protein, 17g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 10g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium

To view the original recipe, visit www.steviaextractintheraw.com .

Courtesy of Stevia Extract In the Raw™ .

Stevia Extract In the Raw™ is a stevia sweetener. Enjoy other stevia recipes.