Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes
Indulge in the festive delight of Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes. These charming treats feature a light and fluffy vanilla cake base, topped with luscious pink frosting that captures the essence of winter wonder. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family celebrations, each bite bursts with sweet vanilla and refreshing peppermint flavors. Easy to make and beautifully decorated, these cupcakes are sure to bring joy and magic to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, along with vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients followed by milk until smooth.
- Spoon batter into liners, filling two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with pink frosting decorated with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg