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Ingredients

Cupcakes:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons red gel paste food coloring (see Cook's note)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Red, pink and white miniature nonpareils, for sprinkling

Meringue Icing:

• 5 large egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
• Pinch fine salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 drops pure almond extract
• Equipment: Standard 12 (1/2 cup) muffin tin

Description

Food Network Invites You To Try This Red Velvet Cupcakes With Fluffy Meringue Icing Recipe.

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