Pink Velvet Cupcakes: Indulgent Treats with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
These Pink Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful indulgence, topped with creamy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream frosting.
Notes
- For a stronger pink color, adjust the amount of red food coloring to your preference.
- These cupcakes pair well with cream cheese frosting as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pink Velvet Cupcakes, Vanilla Buttercream Frosting