Diet Recipes Blog

If you want to surprise that special someone with a delicious Valentine’s Day dessert recipe, try these delightful red velvet cupcakes.

Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe – 199 calories

Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
2 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
6 tablespoons red food coloring
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

For the frosting
1/2 cup butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
4-5 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

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I like the simplicity of this vanilla cupcakes recipe. Almond extract can be used in place of the vanilla if desired.

Easy Vanilla Cupcakes recipe – 182 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar (or 3/4 cup Splenda)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk (or half and half cream)
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla (or 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract)

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This cake is delicious, especially served while it’s still warm. It’s wonderful topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Granny Smith Apple Cake recipe – 182 calories

Ingredients:
3 medium granny smith apples, cored, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

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Cinnamon-Scented Devil’s Food Cupcakes recipe – 183 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups cups unsweetened cocoa powder
3 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/4 cups freshly brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
2 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
3/4 cup oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla

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Light Tiramisu recipe – 151 calories

Ingredients:
8 inches angel food cake
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
1/4 cup strong black coffee
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur

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