Pink Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

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“My daughter loves all things 'girly' and pink, so this recipe was perfect for her birthday,” says Paulette Smith from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Oddly enough, my teenager son (who's not a fan of pink) devours these cupcakes, too!”

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Pink Velvet Cupcakes Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
30 25 55

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon pink paste food coloring
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
  • 2 cups white baking chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Pink coarse sugar and edible glitter

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and food coloring until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, place white chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Stir in butter. Transfer to a large bowl. Chill for 30 minutes, stirring once.
  • Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until soft peaks form and frosting is light and fluffy. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert #30 star tip. Fill bag with frosting; frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and edible glitter. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor's Note: Edible glitter is available from Wilton Industries. Call 800-794-5866 or visit wilton.com.

Originally published as Pink Velvet Cupcakes in Taste of Home April/May 2007

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Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2012 by kdc-perez07

I didn't have a problem with these being dry. My problem with this recipe is the bland taste! What little flavor there is reminds me of eating buttermilk pancakes. The frosting wasn't that great either. I'd rather use a box mix than this recipe.


Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by cathyaz

I followed this cake recipe exactly and the cupcake was pretty dry. I made it to give to my brother and niece that were visiting and I decided not to serve them.


Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2011 by 062699

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this recipe! I read all the reviews and have to admit i was a little worried the first time i made this (for an office party) It was wonderful and everyone loved it. the frosting was so easy to make and was delish! i barely had enough to cover the cake since my kids kept eating it out of the bowl. I'm not sure where everyone else was having problems, I followed the recipe and it came out perfect!


Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2011 by cboniface

Very good. I used a little less flour. Very moist and tasted very good.


Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2011 by sweetface26

Okay I just pulled them out of the oven and let them cool. My cupcakes came out moist and fluffy. The flavor and texture is great. I followed the recipe exactly except I added 4 tsp of vanilla to the mix. I plan on decorating the cupcakes tomorrow morning so hopefully they'll taste the same tomorrow as they do tonight.


Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2011 by loryc

I sure don't know what the hype is all about. The only thing I changed in this was I used frosting gel for the color. I cooked them 25 min, they were very dense and dry. I didn't find the frosting at all appealing.


Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by cherrylady

I think my mistake was making the cupcakes the day before. I found them to be VERY DRY. The reviews scared me off from trying the frosting. I went directly to my delicious cream cheese frosting. We ate the frosting, threw the cake away :(


Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by sheilamom2six

Just a question: I wonder if these could be made with cake flour?


Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by jordie89

These cupcakes are very good. I added a teaspoon of cocoa powder in with the dry ingredients and frosted them with cream cheese frosting instead of the white chocolate frosting. will definitely make again!


Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2010 by hhenshaw

I made these with orange food coloring for Halloween! I did use cream cheese frosting. They were a huge hit.

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