Healthier Red Velvet Cupcakes with Natural Food Coloring

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This recipe for healthier red velvet cupcakes means that you can enjoy a delicious treat with less guilt! Lower in calories and sugar than the traditional version, with no artificial colors.

– The addition of whole wheat pastry flour for added fiber – Unsweetened applesauce to replace 1/2 the oil – Lower fat ingredients for the frosting.

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Ingredients

How to make Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tins with liners. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, cocoa and salt.

In another large mixing bowl, beat sugar, applesauce and oil until combined.

Add eggs and egg whites, one at a time, beating until each is incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

Add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two additions of buttermilk, and whisking well after each.

Stir together the baking soda and vinegar in a small bowl; add mixture to the batter, and mix until combined, about 10 seconds.

Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each three-quarters full.

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