Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of our Pink Velvet Cupcake Recipe, perfect for any celebration, especially Valentine’s Day. These soft, velvety cupcakes boast a beautiful pink hue that will captivate your guests’ hearts. With a rich flavor profile enhanced by buttermilk and vanilla, they are topped with creamy cream cheese frosting for an irresistible treat. Simple to make in just one bowl, this recipe is ideal for birthdays, baby showers, or just because you want to enjoy a sweet moment. Get ready to impress with these visually stunning and delicious cupcakes!
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
- For Frosting: 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup softened butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, and vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl or stand mixer, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until combined.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk. Mix in pink food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Fill cupcake liners about halfway and bake for 15-18 minutes or until tops spring back when touched.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before preparing the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg