Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting (Low Cal/Fat)
Devil’s food cake is named for its dark, rich chocolate flavor, which is said to be sinful and indulgent.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting (Low Cal/Fat)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
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Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
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Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
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Let the cupcakes rest for 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
