Description
Indulge in the magic of the season with these Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes. Soft, fluffy vanilla cake meets swirls of creamy pink frosting, creating a delightful treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for winter festivities, these cupcakes are a joyful addition to any gathering, promising smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring gel (to desired color)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Add pink food coloring gel until desired color is achieved.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy; add vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, frost cupcakes generously and top with sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg