Description
Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes are a delightful treat that brings the magic of winter into every bite. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes, adorned with a cloud-like pink frosting and playful sprinkles, promise to elevate any festive gathering or cozy night in. With a perfect balance of sweetness and charm, they’re not just desserts; they’re whimsical experiences that will leave you and your guests enchanted.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Pink food coloring (as needed)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Add pink food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
- For frosting, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy; add more pink coloring if desired.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with fun toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg