Lighter Red Velvet Cupcakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Dessert

This Lighter Red Velvet Cupcakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

The Deen Bros tackle a lighter version of everyone's favorite Red Velvet Cupcakes, topping them with marshmallow cream icing

Ingredients

2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/8 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
2 teaspoons red food coloring
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
2 tablespoons coconut rum, or 1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners or coat with cooking spray.
To make the cupcakes, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk, 3/4 cup sugar, oil, egg, and food coloring in a medium bowl until well mixed. Gradually stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture just until incorporated. Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with the batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a rack 10 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from pan and let cool completely on the rack.
Meanwhile, to make the Marshmallow Cream, bring a few inches of water to a simmer in a saucepan that can hold a large heatproof bowl above the water. Whisk the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, egg whites, rum, cream of tartar and 1/8 teaspoon salt in the bowl by hand. Set the bowl above the simmering water and beat with an electric hand mixer at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 – 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let cool 5 minutes. Evenly spread the frosting over the tops of the cupcakes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lighter Red Velvet Cupcakes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lighter Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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