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Pink Cupcakes

Delightful pink cupcakes topped with luscious frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pink cupcakes, dessert, baking, sweet treats
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring pink
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons milk for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Add a few drops of pink food coloring, adjusting until you reach your desired shade.
  • Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g