Description
Indulge in Pink Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, a whimsical delight that combines soft, fluffy texture with a sweet vanilla aroma. These charming cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual Tuesday treats. With their delightful blush hue and rich flavor, they’re sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Plus, making them is a breeze—get ready to elevate your dessert game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pink gel food coloring
- For Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture and buttermilk alternately until just combined.
- Stir in pink gel food coloring until the desired hue is achieved.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat powdered sugar and heavy cream until creamy; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cupcakes are cool, frost generously with vanilla buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (58g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg