Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups canola oil; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons red food coloring; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; Icing; 2 cups mascarpone; 1 cup icing sugar, sifted (confectioners'); 1/2 cup 35-percent whipping cream; 1 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

Cake
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Icing
2 cups mascarpone
1 cup icing sugar, sifted (confectioners')
1/2 cup 35-percent whipping cream
1 lemon, zest of

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For the cake:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3
In a food processor, mix the sugar with the eggs, oil, yogurt, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla. Add flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Blend until just incorporated. Place paper cupcake liners into a muffin pan, and divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, pouring only halfway so the batter doesn't overflow. Bake, rotating halfway through, for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the cupcakes and let cool.
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For the icing:
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In a bowl, beat the mascarpone, icing sugar, cream, and lemon zest together until the mixture is smooth. Spoon a dollop of mascarpone cream on the cupcakes.

1704

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cups canola oil, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Cupcakes 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.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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