Desserts
February 10, 2015
Calories
677
Sodium
29mg
1% DV
Fat
43g
67% DV
Protein
4g
9% DV
Carbs
64g
21% DV
Fiber
3g
12% DV
Pink Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
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These Pink Velvet Cupcakes are not quite chocolate and not quite vanilla, but they are absolutely delicious! Soft, tender and topped with a rich, melted chocolate frosting; these are the perfect, simple dessert to make for your Valentine!
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For the cupcakes:
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup caster sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1tbsp cocoa powder
1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 and 1/2tsp baking powder
1/2tsp baking soda
1tsp white wine vinegar
1/2 cup buttermilk, shaken
Pink food colouring - amount you need will depend on what type you use
For the frosting:
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 and 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
2 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2tsp vanilla extract
1-2tbsp milk
Marshmallows and sprinkles to decorate, optional
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup caster sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1tbsp cocoa powder
1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 and 1/2tsp baking powder
1/2tsp baking soda
1tsp white wine vinegar
1/2 cup buttermilk, shaken
Pink food colouring - amount you need will depend on what type you use
For the frosting:
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 and 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
2 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2tsp vanilla extract
1-2tbsp milk
Marshmallows and sprinkles to decorate, optional
Preheat oven to 350F and line a 12 hole cupcake tin (You may have enough batter to make 14, I just put 2 extra liners on the tray and didn't worry that they weren't perfect cupcake shapes!!)
Place the...
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Nutritions
Calories
677
Sodium
29mg
1% DV
Fat
43g
67% DV
Protein
4g
9% DV
Carbs
64g
21% DV
Fiber
3g
12% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
29g
145%
Polysaturated Fat
2g
13%
Monosaturated Fat
12g
79%
Cholesterol
104mg
34%
Sodium
29mg
1%
Potassium
166mg
4%
Protein
4g
9%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
3g
12%
Sugar
48g
97%
Vitamin A
1200IU
24%
Vitamin B6
0.44mg
22%
Vitamin C
1mg
2%
Calcium
42mg
4%
Iron
1mg
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.