Heart Beet Cupcakes

Name: Heart Beet Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 34 -36
Ingredients: ¾ cup beet purée; ⅓ cup canola oil or olive oil; 1 cup milk; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; 1 ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 8 oz cream cheese; ¼ cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 16 oz package powdered sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
34 -36
Calories
151 kcal
Course
Dessert

Heart Beet Cupcakes

Colin Jensen

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This Valentine's Day surprise your sweetie with a healthy treat! HEART BEET CUPCAKES are completely decadent & made with a secret superfood!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Cupcakes:

¾ cup beet purée
⅓ cup canola oil or olive oil
1 cup milk I used soy milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
1 ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour or AP flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
16 oz package powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

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Instructions

To make beet puree:

Peel, cut and boil 2 medium sized beets until tender. Drain beets reserving ~1/3 cup of water. Add beets to a food processor and puree adding 1 tablespoon at a time until an applesauce consistency is achieved.

To make Cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a mini-cupcake pan with paper cups and set aside. In a large bowl whisk together beet puree, oil, milk and sugar. In a separate bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Spoon into cupcake cups until 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.

To make Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

In a large bowl using a hand held mixer beat together cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually add in powdered sugar and cinnamon. Blend until creamy. Spread on cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Notes

Cupcake recipe inspired by Minimalist Baker
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting from Kraft Recipes

Nutrition Information

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Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 56mg (2%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 34-36

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	151kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	11mg	4%
Sodium	56mg	2%
Potassium	66mg	1%
Sugar	19g	38%
Vitamin A	145IU	3%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Calcium	26mg	3%
Iron	0.3mg	2%