Red Velvet Meringue Cupcakes: Your Sweetest Delight Awaits!
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Deliciously light and fluffy red velvet cupcakes topped with a sweet meringue.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the meringue by beating the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe the meringue onto the cooled cupcakes and toast lightly with a kitchen torch if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a fun twist, add chocolate chips to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg