Red Velvet Cupcakes

Name: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Yield: makes 9
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut flour; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 1/2 cup agave nectar; 1 tablespoon red food coloring, made from vegetable dye

December 9, 2011

Everybody loves the classic, yet intriguing red velvet cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting (page 95). Enjoy my version made with natural vegetable coloring instead of the scary artificial red dye normally found in the traditional recipe.

Cooks' Note

Sweetness: Medium

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