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Pink Buttercream Cupcakes

Pink Buttercream Cupcakes That Will Steal Your Heart

Delight in these Pink Buttercream Cupcakes, featuring fluffy vanilla cake topped with rich pink frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free option available
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar essential for frosting
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Egg Whites or vegan substitute
  • 0.5 cup Milk dairy-free option available
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract or almond extract
For the Pink Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream or milk for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Pink Food Coloring gel recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • sifter
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Rubber Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a 6-cup muffin or cupcake pan with liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Beat together softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture alternating with milk.
  6. Divide the batter among prepared cupcake liners and bake for 17-19 minutes.
  7. Beat the softened butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla.
  8. Add gel pink food coloring and pipe frosting on cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for frosting and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffiness.

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