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Pretty Pink Velvet Cupcakes topped with Buttercream Frosting are the perfect Valentine's Day treat

Pink Velvet Cupcakes

Pink Velvet Cupcakes are light and fluffy with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla then topped off with buttercream frosting.
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 c. butter softened
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon bright pink food coloring
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Tablespoon distilled vinegar

For the frosting:

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 4 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • red white, or pink sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cupcake pans with cupcake liners (24 cups).
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Stir in the pink food coloring and the milk and mix until well combined.
  • Add in the baking soda and vinegar and mix well.
  • Add half the dry ingredients and mix well. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
  • Divide the batter into the 24 muffin cups, filling them 2/3 of the way full.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting beat the butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until it is well combined. Add in the milk and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with sprinkles.

Notes

Adapted from Blahnik Baker