Description
Indulge in these delightful Pink Velvet Cupcakes that feature a gentle cocoa flavor, a tender crumb, and a beautiful blush-pink hue, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until evenly combined.
- In a larger bowl or in a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, red food coloring, and white vinegar.
- With the mixer on low, alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk in three parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not overmix. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Divide batter evenly among the 12 liners (about 2–3 tablespoons per cup, or use an ice cream scoop for uniformity).
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
These estimates reflect the base cupcake only (no frosting). Adding frosting will substantially raise nutritional values.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg