Black Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
"The rich chocolate & cream cheese takes these tender cupcakes to a new level. My favorite part is the frosting recipe… which makes a perfectly exact amount for two dozen little cakes. And don't be scared of the black food coloring inside. Surprisingly, no staining occurs!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups sifted, unleavened cake flour
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3 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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24 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature & divided in half
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1 cup Splenda for Baking
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2 lg eggs, at room temperature
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1 lg egg yolk, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
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1 ounce black food coloring
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3 tablespoons lukewarm water
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1 cup lowfat buttermilk, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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8 ounces lowfat cream cheese, at room temperature
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1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
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4 cups Confectioners' sugar
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