Description
These Pink Velvet Cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and full of charm — a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for something sweet and beautiful. Topped with silky cream cheese frosting, they’re as delicious as they are gorgeous!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp sour cream
1–2 drops pink food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract.
6. Mix in buttermilk and sour cream until smooth.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
8. Add pink food coloring until desired shade is reached.
9. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full.
10. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Cool completely before frosting.
12. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
13. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream until fluffy.
14. Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes and decorate with pink sprinkles or hearts.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute 2 tablespoons of the buttermilk with sour cream.
You can use gel food coloring for a more vibrant pink.
Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, but bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pink velvet cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, Valentine’s Day cupcakes, pretty pink desserts