Description
Delight in the magic of winter with these Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes. Featuring a fluffy vanilla base infused with zesty citrus and topped with an indulgent pink frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons. Their vibrant color and enchanting flavor will captivate your guests, making every bite a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 milk
- Zest of 1 lemon (or orange)
- Pink food coloring (to desired shade)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the milk and citrus zest.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Add pink food coloring to achieve your preferred shade.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg