Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this Pink Velvet Cupcake Recipe, perfect for celebrations like Valentine’s Day or any sweet occasion. These delightful cupcakes boast a velvety texture and are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, making them irresistible to all dessert lovers. With their stunning pink hue and simple preparation method, these cupcakes are sure to impress your friends and family. Plus, they are easy to make in just one bowl, ensuring a quick cleanup. Whether you’re hosting a party or treating yourself, these charming cupcakes elevate any gathering with their festive appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into pieces)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 6–8 drops pink food coloring
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- half-and-half as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk until smooth; then blend in pink food coloring.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg