Description
Indulge in Pink Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, a charming treat perfect for any occasion. These moist, vibrant cupcakes are topped with luscious vanilla buttercream that melts in your mouth, creating an irresistible dessert experience. Whether for birthdays or just because, these delightful bites bring joy and sweetness to every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pink gel food coloring
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- Once cooled completely, generously frost each cupcake with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg