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Heart Beet Cupcakes

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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

To make beet puree:
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  1. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.