Epicurious Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe

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Net Carbs are 16% of calories per serving, at 45g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

How keto-friendly is Epicurious Red Velvet Whoopie Pies? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 16% of calories per serving, at 45g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Epicurious Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 18 servings   ( 80 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 289
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 161mg
Total Carbohydrates: 46g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 31g
Protein: 2g
Calcium: 24mg Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 53mg Vitamin A: 99mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ounce red food coloring (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 cups sweet rice flour blend
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • Pinch of kosher or fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)