Description
Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes are a delightful treat that brings a burst of joy to any occasion. These soft, fluffy cupcakes are infused with zesty citrus flavor and topped with a creamy pink frosting, making them an enchanting addition to your festive gatherings.
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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 drops pink food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Additional pink food coloring to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture alternately with milk until just combined. Mix in pink food coloring.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg