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Pink Cupcakes

Pink Cupcakes

These fluffy Pink Cupcakes are soft vanilla treats with a beautiful blush hue and topped with creamy pink buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any celebration!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk room temperature
  • 1-2 drops pink food coloring or until desired color is achieved
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, for frosting
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 tbsp milk for frosting
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1-2 drops pink food coloring for frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Add the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined.
  • Stir in pink food coloring until the desired shade is reached.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and pink food coloring. Beat until fluffy.
  • Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Customization: Use strawberry extract or puree for a fruity twist.
  • Serving Tip: Add sprinkles or edible glitter for extra festive flair.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword almond buttercream frosting, Birthday Cupcakes, Colorful Cupcake Recipe, Pink Cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes
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