Description
Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes are a delightful treat that captures the essence of winter festivities. With soft vanilla cake and fluffy pink frosting, these cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family moments, each bite offers a sweet escape wrapped in joy. Bring warmth and smiles to your loved ones with this magical dessert that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Pink food coloring (as desired)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Sparkling sugar or sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Mix in the milk until smooth and then incorporate pink food coloring to reach your desired hue.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until they spring back when lightly touched.
- For frosting, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Decorate cooled cupcakes with frosting and finish with sparkling sugar or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg