Description
Deliciously moist pink velvet cupcakes topped with creamy cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring to the butter and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Irresistible Pink Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting