Red Velvet Mini Cakes

Red Velvet Mini Cakes

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 112.4
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 62.0 mg
  • Sodium: 162.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 3.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Red Velvet Mini Cakes calories by ingredient


Introduction

These mini cakes are perfect for any holiday celebration! These mini cakes are perfect for any holiday celebration!
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    4 eggs
    3/4 cup superfine sugar
    3/4 cup cake flour, sifted
    1/4 cup cocoa powder
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    2 tablespoons buttermilk
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 teaspoon vinegar
    1 ounce (2 tablespoons) red food coloring
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a jelly roll pan with butter or shortening. Line the pan with greased parchment paper.

2. Place the eggs in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk. Beat for 5 minutes.

3. Slowly add the sugar and oil. Beat well. Add the buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring.

4. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, and slowly add to the liquid ingredients. With paddle attachment, beat until well combined, about 2 minutes. The batter will be thin.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The cake should spring back when touched.

6. Allow cake to cool in the pan. Use a 3” round cookie cutter or pastry ring to cut 12 circles from the cake to create mini cakes. Garnish with whipped cream or ice cream and fudge, if desired.


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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was really good! I made a few modifications in order to cut out about 100 calories per cupcake, with this recipe making 24 servings rather than 30. I used Splenda and applesauce in place of the sugar and sour cream, added 1/2 C milk, and powdered sugar sprinkled on top instead of frosting. - 1/26/12


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I do not like red velvet. But perhaps trying the recipe without the food coloring? - 12/13/19


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This recipe was so easy to make and so delicious. You can prob reduce the sin by the reduction of sugar,cream and substituting them with similar items. But overall , they are delicious ... The whole family will definitely love it. - 2/3/13


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    These cup cakes are very good I love red velvet these are very good will make again and again. - 9/14/11


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    Looks good - 2/3/21


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    looks good - 12/13/20


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    Very Good
    As delicious as they look. - 12/13/20


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    If the picture that is shown with the recipe it surely looks good, I will have to try making this - 12/13/20


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    Incredible!
    I added a cream cheese frosting and they were delicious - 12/13/20


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    Incredible!
    Tasty holiday treat. - 11/27/20


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    Good - 12/18/19


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    Incredible!
    Red velvet anything is decadent - 12/14/19


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    The recipe was very easy to follow and family members raved about these mini cakes. So, definitely a keeper, for the fans of red velvet cake! - 12/14/19


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    I love red velvet cake so I know I'm going to enjoy this recipe and it looks so easy to make too - 12/13/19


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    Not a fan of red velvet - 12/13/19


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    Very Good
    I made these for an office gathering and they were a total hit! - 12/13/19


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    NICE - 12/13/19


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    I do love red velvet - 12/13/19


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    Very Good
    Ok - 12/13/19


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    Can’t wait to make!!!! - 12/13/19


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    Good recipe - 12/13/19


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    Not sure i don’t like using food colouring - 12/13/19


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    So good for dessert!!! - 11/21/19


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    Incredible!
    These sound awesome - 11/12/19


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    Good
    good - 12/21/18


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    Looks good. - 12/14/18


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    Incredible!
    This was really good. It was so easy to make. Love red velvet had it for my wedding. Just love the little Mini. - 12/13/18


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    This looks like a great recipe and easy, for guests or to take to a party. A lot of times I use applesauce instead of oils and to make super fine sugar, use the bullet which almost powders it. Next on my list to try. - 12/13/18


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    Incredible!
    Turned out fantastic, but next time I will try some substitutions to lower the caloric count on these, but this is the holiday! - 12/13/18


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    Very Good
    Very good - 12/13/18


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    thanks - 12/13/18


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    Incredible!
    very tasty - 12/15/17


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    Incredible!
    Very good. I will make again. - 12/13/17


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    Hubby's favorite cake - 12/13/17


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    yum - 12/13/17


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    Very Good
    This was really good. I used Splenda instead! - 12/13/17


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    Very Good
    Pretty tasty! - 12/13/17


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    Good
    This was ok. I guess I just like the fattening one better. - 12/13/17


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    Good
    yummy - 12/13/17


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    I’d definitely have one if somebody made them, but can’t do it for 1 person - 12/13/17


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    yummy - 12/13/17


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    My grandchildren liked them, though ate more than one. I don't eat cake. - 12/13/17


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    Incredible!
    Love making these red velvet mini cakes during the holiday season! Delicious! - 12/13/17


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    Incredible!
    yummy! - 12/13/17


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    Incredible!
    I love making these red velvet mini cakes during the holiday season! Everyone loves them! - 12/13/17


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    Yummy - 12/13/17


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    Very Good
    Nice for a small treat! - 12/13/17


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    Looks good - 12/13/17


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    Yummy - 12/13/17


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    Incredible!
    Great taste! - 12/13/17


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    I saw on television tis weekend that the red color was originally obtained by adding apple cider vinegar to the cocoa. I think I like red food coloring better! - 12/13/17


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    Incredible!
    Loved this recipe - 12/13/17


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    Bad
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Too many things to do here, just put the batter into mini pans. Plus, you know people will eat more than one. Silly. - 12/13/17


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    very good. came out a little dry - 12/13/17


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    I have finally tried red velvet and I like red velvet cake but to me it is not really any better then other cake. - 12/13/17


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    thank you for this good tasting recipe - 12/13/17


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    Very Good
    great - 11/16/17


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    sister loves this will make it for her - 11/16/17


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    O.K.
    Okay.. I must have done something wrong they were sort of dry.. - 11/15/17


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    Incredible!
    Don't ever feel bad. It is just part of the process, not a permanent state. - 5/3/17


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    Good
    Very Pretty - I made them in Mini Cupcake Papers to avoid the crumbs of cutting them. Very nice addition to a fancy dessert tray. - 12/13/16


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    I made this a couple of times each time I thought I made a mistake and it would be better the next time. But it turned out the same each time! Very thin (about a 1/4 inch after baking. I am thinking that there must be different sizes of jelly roll pans and mine is too long! I love the whole idea tho - 12/27/14


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    Incredible!
    Excellent!!!!! Everyone loved them. I will definitely make again.........Thank You. - 12/13/14