Name: Bobby's Red Velvet Cupcakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the cupcakes; 6 small roasted beetroots; 1/4 cup oil; 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 1/2 cups raw granulated sugar; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; For the frosting; One 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese; 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; Zest of 1 orange, reserve some for topping; 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans; 1/4 cup toasted coconut