Red Velvet Firecracker Cupcakes

Lauren Allen
June 04, 2014
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Soft, moist red velvet cupcakes with a special holiday twist!

12
1 large egg
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
2 Tbsp Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt, optional
1 Tbsp red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
1/2 heaping cup cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 Tbsp milk, if necessary
12 Red, White and Blue Tinsel picks
Preheat oven to 350 degreed F. Line muffin pan with paper liners. For the cupcakes In a large mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients, and mix until smooth. Add the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt,...
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Nutritions

Calories
631

Sodium
387mg
16% DV

Fat
41g
64% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
47g
16% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV
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Nutritions

Calories
704

Sodium
112mg
4% DV

Fat
27g
42% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
125g
42% DV

Fiber
23g
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