Red Velvet Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

February 03, 2015

These soft, tender and moist red velvet ferrero rocher cupcakes will leave your taste buds begging for more!

For the cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, softened to room temperature
¾ cup sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 to 2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
1½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar
10 Ferrero Rocher
For the frosting:
1 cup (about 8 oz.) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
½ cup whipping cream
? cup powdered sugar
For garnish:
4-6 Ferrero Rocher, cut into small pieces or halved (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 10 muffin cups with cupcake liners. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream the...
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Nutritions

Calories
215

Sodium
237mg
9% DV

Fat
10g
16% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
26g
9% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

Vegetarian Baked