Red Velvet Cupcakes (Reduced Sugar)

Name: Red Velvet Cupcakes (Reduced Sugar)
Yield: Makes 12 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (5⅔ ounces), all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons natural, unsweetened cocoa powder; ¾ teaspoon, baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon, salt; ½ cup, whole milk; 1 , large egg; 1 tablespoon, vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon, red food coloring; 1½ teaspoons, distilled white vinegar; 7 tablespoons (2½ ounces), Sucanat; 6 tablespoons, unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 recipe, recipe

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A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Naturally Sweet

SERVESMakes 12 cupcakes

TIME1 hour, plus 1 hour cooling

Sugar9 grams (down from 20)

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Naturally Sweet

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

The cupcakes themselves are extra tender, light, and moist, which is typically achieved through the use of vinegar, baking soda, and natural cocoa powder. The acidity of the cocoa powder and vinegar reacts with the baking soda to create a f...

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