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Dye-Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Servings: 9

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Butter Unsalted
  • 3/4 cup Cane Sugar organic
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tbsp Cacao Powder Raw
  • 2 Tbsp Red Velvet Color - Color Kitchen Foods
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 1/4 cups Gluten-Free Flour
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk *
  • 1/2 Tbsp White Vinegar Distilled

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full Fat
  • 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Make your buttermilk by placing 1/2 tbsp white vinegar in a 1/2 cup measuring cup, and filling the rest with milk. Set aside
  • Beat butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla together
  • In a seperate bowl combine dry ingredients- cocoa powder, flour, red velvet color, and baking powder
  • In a small bowl add an additional 1/2 tbsp vinegar to your buttermilk
  • Slowly add dry mix and buttermilk to the egg mixture
  • Combine until smooth
  • Pour into 8-9 cupcake liners
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes
  • Allow to cool completely before icing and decorating with natural sprinkles
  • For frosting whip ingredients together and refrigerate to stiffen up a bit. It's very soft and delicious as is! Feel free to add 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar to make it thicker if need be