Epicurious Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe

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Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 40g 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 13% of calories per serving, at 40g 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.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 85 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 306
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 43mg
Sodium: 198mg
Total Carbohydrates: 41g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 28g
Protein: 3g
Calcium: 33mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 75mg Vitamin A: 107mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened (natural) cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk
  • 1 (1-ounce) bottle red food coloring (2 tablespoons)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

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