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Classic Red Velvet Cupcakes

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"Originally from Down South, and once the signature dessert at the Waldorf-Astoria in the 1920s, the Red Velvet Cake has become an American favorite. It's hip, fun, and easy to make. Red Velvet -- in cake or cupcake form -- is a hit at every party." — Duncan Hines® Canada

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Original recipe makes 24 cupcakes Change Servings

1 package Duncan Hines® Red Velvet Cake Mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs
1 (16 ounce) container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Cream Cheese Frosting
Sprinkles or additional garnishes

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin pans or line with paper baking cups.
Blend dry mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds). Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Spoon batter into muffin pan or paper cups.
Bake cupcakes for 19-22 minutes. Add 3-5 minutes to bake time for dark or coated pans. Cupcakes are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
Garnish, and enjoy!

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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May 06, 2012

This recipe I was bored so I decided to cook and these are delicious thank you

—Sweetdrea23

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Sep 02, 2012

I personally like my own frosting

—morgan

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5 Ratings

Mar 07, 2013

one word................. AMAZING

—Amal Fawaz

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Nutrition

Calories
203 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
30.2 g
10%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
1.8 g
4%

Sodium
177 mg
7%

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

Nutritional Information

Classic Red Velvet Cupcakes

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 203
Calories from Fat: 81

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 14 %
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 177mg 7 %
** Potassium 9mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 30.2g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 1.8g 4 %
** Sugars 0.2g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.