Description
Deliciously Pink Velvet Cupcakes
Ingredients
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- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 6–8 drops pink food coloring
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 Tablespoons half-and-half or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients by cutting it in using two knives or the paddle attachment on your mixer, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and the butter pieces are no larger than pea-sized.
- Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and buttermilk, stirring until everything is well combined. Finally, add the pink food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
- Use a scoop to fill the prepared cupcake pan, ensuring the cups are filled 1/2 to 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool.
Notes
- These cupcakes are great for special occasions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg