Low Sugar Red Velvet Cupcakes

These red velvet cupcakes, in addition to being low in sugar and easy to make, are a true delight. They are ideal as a dessert for a low-sugar diet as they are sweetened with Splenda®.
Ingredients
12
Servings
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
  • 1 cup Splenda, Granulated
  • 1/2 cups unsalted butter , at room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 sticks cream cheese, low fat (for decoration)
  • 1/2 cups unsalted butter , at room temperature (for decoration)
  • 1 tablespoon liquid vanilla , (for decoration)
  • 2 cups Splenda, Granulated (for decoration)
  • red fruit compote, to decorate with mint leaves
Preparation
2h
0 mins
Low
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C, place paper liners in cupcake molds.
  • Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix sour cream, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla; beat the butter with SPLENDA® Granulated and incorporate the eggs one by one.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients with the liquids and pour into cupcake liners.
  • Bake at 180°C for approximately 15 minutes.
  • Let cool before decorating.
  • Preparation for decoration: Beat the cream cheese with the butter, SPLENDA® Granulated, and vanilla.
  • Cover each cupcake with the mixture and if desired, sprinkle with red fruits and mint leaves

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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