Description
Pink velvet cupcakes blend Southern charm with delicate rose-hued cake layers and silky cream cheese frosting. Baker’s passion shines through this irresistible dessert that welcomes guests to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350°F and arranging paper liners inside the cupcake tin.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing vessel, creating a uniform powder mixture.
- Whisk together liquid components in a separate container, ensuring vibrant pink coloration and thorough blending.
- Delicately incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until just integrated without overmixing.
- Distribute batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling approximately two-thirds of each compartment.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring for perfect doneness by inserting a toothpick which should emerge clean.
- Transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack, allowing complete temperature reduction.
- Prepare frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until achieving a silky, consistent texture.
- Gradually fold powdered sugar and vanilla into the cream cheese base, creating a luxurious, airy consistency.
- Once cupcakes have thoroughly cooled, generously apply cream cheese frosting using a decorative piping technique or smooth spreading method.
Notes
- Experiment with natural food coloring like beetroot powder for a healthier pink hue without artificial additives.
- Avoid overmixing batter to keep cupcakes tender and prevent tough, dense texture.
- Substitute buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for vegan-friendly version.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and more consistent baking results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg