Chocolate Beet Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Fr

Name: Chocolate Beet Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb beet (about 2 med); cooking spray; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, substitue for 1 t flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk; Frosting; 2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, chilled; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb beet (about 2 med)
cooking spray
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, substitue for 1 t flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
Frosting
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, chilled
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Peel the beets with a vegetable peeler. Grate beets using lrg holes of grater (use gloves or beets will dye hands).
3
Spray muffin tins with cooking spray.
4
Combine sugars, oil, and eggs in lrg bowl, beat at med speed until well blended. Add beets and beat well.
5
In seperate lrg bowl add flour, and other dry ingredients and whisk together until mixed.
6
Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with milk. Beginning and ending with flour mixture.
7
Pour batter into cupcake tins and tap on counter to remove air bubbles.
8
Bake at 350 for 20-30 min or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 mins on wire racks, remove from pans and cool completely.
9
Frosting:
10
Beat rind, vanilla, and cream cheese with mixer at high speed until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat at low speed until blended. (don not overbeat).
11
Frost cupcakes and sprinkle with walnuts if using.
12
Store in refrigerator.

1399

kcal

Calories

Fat

225

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb beet (about 2 med), cooking spray, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2/3 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Beet Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Beet Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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Variations & substitutions

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