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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

A bottle of red food color is the secret to classic red velvet cake. Cake mix makes this version foolproof, moist and delicious.

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( 72 Ratings)

72 Ratings

5 Stars 35%

4 Stars 36%

3 Stars 17%

2 Stars 10%

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PREP TIME 20 Min
TOTAL TIME 2 Hr
SERVINGS 24

1: teaspoon water

1: bottle (1 oz) red food color

1: box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® German chocolate cake mix

1: cup water

1/2: cup vegetable oil

3: eggs

2: tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa

1: container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting

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1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. To make red food color paint, in small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon water and 3 to 4 drops of the food color; set aside.
2 In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1 cup water, the oil, eggs, cocoa and remaining food color from bottle with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
3 Bake and cool completely as directed on box for cupcakes.
4 Frost tops of cupcakes with frosting. Using a fine-tip brush, paint cupcakes with red food color paint, swirling paint to create design. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Cupcake)

Calories 130

(Calories from Fat 70),

Total Fat 8g

(Saturated Fat 1 1/2g,
Trans Fat 1g),

Cholesterol 25mg;
Sodium 60mg;
Total Carbohydrate 13g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 12g),

Protein 1g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 0 %;
Vitamin C 0 %;
Calcium 0 %;
Iron 0 %;

Exchanges:

0 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 4/21/2012 1:20:02 PM REPORT ABUSE AlexandersMom said:

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Not very good at all. I have tried every brand out there and this was not even close. No chocolate flavour and a gritty frosting. The best red velvet cake mix is by Duncan Hines. Great chocolate flavour and nice red colour. Sorry Betty Crocker. This cake mix is not your best work.

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Posted 8/23/2011 10:48:49 AM REPORT ABUSE PeggyRoche said:

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I made these for a Christmas Eve gathering for family and close friends. A number of teens would be there so I fixed fudge and these cupcakes with them in mind. Within about 15 minutes after they arrived, there was not a cupcake or piece of fudge left. I do agree with others that the cupcakes are great but the icing tastes store bought. I, too, will make my own frosting.

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Posted 2/14/2011 1:59:23 PM REPORT ABUSE Firewife16 said:

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Extremely easy way to make Red Velvet and the texture and flavor of the cupcake is delicious...however the frosting still tastes store bought so next time I'll just make my own frosting. For something quick and easy for a gathering or for the kids to take to school they are perfect.

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