Comments on: Healthier Red Velvet Beet Cupcakes

By: kalysam @ Jango Recipes

kalysam @ Jango Recipes — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:45:08 +0000

Such a beautiful recipe and presentation. It’s definitely the type of food for everyday meal. Can’t wait to give it a try.

By: ron

ron — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 02:30:17 +0000

Well…, I liked these red velvet cupcakes using beets, but my family instantly did not. They tasted the “dirt” right off, and though I could too, for some reason I actually liked that taste – strange. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make these again for just me. Also, my batch did not retain the red color as show in the photo though the batter was a bright red. They came out brown, but still very moist. Oh well, time to find another recipe where the “dirt” can be disguised I guess.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:09:04 +0000

In reply to reann.

Hi Reann! I’m just now reading this, I’m not sure if you’re still making the cupcakes or not, but here’s a conversion chart from Splenda that you can use depending on what type of Splenda it is (they have a baking blend, brown sugar kind, or the basic sugar substitute) https://www.splenda.com/cooking-baking/conversion-charts Splenda should be fine in the cupcakes although I’ve never tried it. Let me know how it goes!

By: reann

reann — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:06:55 +0000

I’m right in the middle of making your cupcakes, and I just realized I don’t have truvia or enough white sugar, I have splenda though. Can I use that? How much? Thanks!

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 02:30:15 +0000

In reply to Andi @ The Weary Chef. Thanks Andi!! You're so sweet! XO!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:42:24 +0000

In reply to sarah k @ the pajama chef. Thanks Sarah!! I was shocked at how the beets didn't change the texture on these cupcakes. Did you roast your beets beforehand?

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:37:49 +0000

In reply to Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling. Thanks Cathy! Awesome, right?!! The best part is that my boys didn't even notice. Muahahaha!! ;)

By: Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling

Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:19:43 +0000

I love that these are colored with beets! Genius!!

By: sarah k @ the pajama chef

sarah k @ the pajama chef — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 23:07:21 +0000

awesome looking cupcakes! i made a red velvet cake with beets in it. it ended up being a little heavy/mushy inside…still edible, but not as picturesque. next time i’ll try your cupcake version–looks wonderful!

By: Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats

Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 02:14:06 +0000

I want that cake stand! And I also love beets. We used to have fresh ones when I was growing up and we have pictures of me with a “beet face” 🙂 Love the fact you switched out the food coloring for beets!

By: Jocelyn@Brucrewlife

Jocelyn@Brucrewlife — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 05:56:26 +0000

Red beets in cupcakes? I need to start adding more of these awesome veggies to my baked goods! These look so moist and amazing!

By: Cate @ Chez CateyLou

Cate @ Chez CateyLou — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 22:50:58 +0000

Wow – roasted beets, in a cupcake?! That is creative for sure!! And I love that you don’t have to use as much food coloring. These look so good!

By: Tonia

Tonia — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 22:18:50 +0000

Yum! I’m glad you found a recipe that worked. It is so frustrating when multiple recipes flop!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:36:43 +0000

These cupcakes look amazing Jen! Love Red Velvet but not a fan of the dye so these ones sound perfect!

By: dina

dina — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:01:50 +0000

they look delish!

By: Nici@ Posed Perfection

Nici@ Posed Perfection — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:41:17 +0000

These cupcakes look amazing! I would have never thought to add in beets! I’ve never cooked with whole beets before either. You make it sound so easy. Thanks for sharing these! I’d love for you to link them up to our All Things Thursday Blog Hop when you get a chance. Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Nici