Chocolate Beet Cupcakes

February 07, 2013

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[for cupcakes]
2 medium beets, trimmed of their greens
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk

[for frosting]
2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
3 cups confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Thoroughly wash beets under running water, and trim their leaves, leaving about 1/2 inch of stem. Place clean beets in a piece of foil. Drizzle with just a bit of olive...
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Nutritions

Calories
456

Sodium
242mg
10% DV

Fat
25g
38% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
53g
18% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV

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