Description
Experience the joy of baking with these delightful Pink Velvet Cupcakes topped with fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Their vibrant pink hue and rich, moist texture make them an irresistible treat for any celebration—from birthdays to casual gatherings. Just one bite will transport you back to carefree childhood moments, leaving you craving more. Easy to prepare and customize, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (full-fat)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp pink gel food coloring
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Beat in eggs, then add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring until blended.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting with whipped buttercream made from butter, powdered sugar, and cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg