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Pink Cupcakes

Pink Cupcakes

These Dye-Free Pink Cupcakes are vibrant, fluffy, and perfect for any celebration, delighting everyone with their natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Sugar
  • 3 large Large eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dye-free red food coloring or powder
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dye-free red food coloring or powder

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • muffin tin
  • Oven
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy—about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour in milk and dye-free food coloring, mixing gently until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with the batter.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 22 minutes.
  8. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. For frosting, mix room temperature unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Add heavy cream to achieve desired consistency, then mix in dye-free food coloring.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Top with sprinkles or fresh berries for an extra special touch.

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