Dark Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Dark Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cupcakes; 1 cup whole-wheat flour; 1/3 cup cacao powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg; 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened); 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing; 1/2 cup cane sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup grated raw beets; For the frosting; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

For the cupcakes
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup cacao powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing
1/2 cup cane sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup grated raw beets
For the frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350F and either grease a cupcake tin with butter or oil or line with parchment paper baking cups.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, almond milk and butter. Slowly add in the sugar and vanilla extract.
3
Sift in the flour, cacao powder, baking soda and baking powder and mix to combine. Stir in the grated beets until combined.
4
Sift in the flour, cacao powder, baking soda and baking powder and mix to combine. Stir in the grated beets until combined.
5
To make the frosting while the cupcakes cool, whisk together the cream cheese and butter until combined. Add in the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, and whisk until fluffy.
6
When the cupcakes have cooled, spread about a tablespoon or two of frosting on top of each cupcake and, if desired, top with chocolate sprinkles.
7
Enjoy!

1099

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cupcakes, 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 1/3 cup cacao powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Dark Red Velvet Cupcakes With 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.

Dark Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

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