Pink Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Delight
Indulge in the rich flavors of pink velvet cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red velvet food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together butter and powdered sugar, adding milk to reach desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of almond extract to the frosting.
- These cupcakes can be topped with sprinkles for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg