Description
Sweet Pink Velvet Cupcakes bring romantic charm to Valentine’s celebrations with their delicate rose-hued crumb and silky cream cheese frosting. Pink cupcakes offer you a delightful way to express love through a classic dessert that melts hearts and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams/6.7 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115 grams/4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams/7 ounces) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters/4 fluid ounces) buttermilk, room temperature
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Pink gel food coloring
- 2 cups (240 grams/8.5 ounces) powdered sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115 grams/4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and positioning cupcake liners inside a muffin tin.
- Sift together the dry ingredients – flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder – ensuring a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency, approximately two minutes of consistent beating.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk and vinegar to create a uniform batter.
- Introduce pink gel food coloring, stirring until the batter reaches a vibrant, consistent rose-like hue.
- Distribute the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack, preventing moisture condensation.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for balanced flavor.
- Decorate cooled cupcakes by piping or spreading frosting generously on top.
- Embellish with Valentine’s themed sprinkles or delicate heart-shaped decorations for a festive touch.
Notes
- Select high-quality gel food coloring for vibrant pink without altering batter consistency.
- Ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Use full-fat buttermilk to create tender, moist cupcakes with rich flavor profile.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense, tough cupcakes by stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Experiment with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and vegan butter for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Check cupcakes early to prevent overbaking, which can lead to dry, crumbly results.
- Create chocolate variation by increasing cocoa powder for deeper color and richer taste.
- Store frosted cupcakes in refrigerator to maintain cream cheese frosting’s stability and prevent spoilage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg