Vanilla Cupcakes with Blush Pink Buttercream Frosting
These Vanilla Cupcakes with Blush Pink Buttercream Frosting are a dreamy, soft, and moist treat perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or spring celebrations. Topped with a delicate blush pink buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are the ultimate combination of elegance and sweetness. They are easy to make and sure to impress, with a light vanilla flavor and velvety frosting that’ll leave everyone wanting more. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers, this recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- cooling time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: Around 1 hour
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
For the Blush Pink Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A few drops of pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring. Mix until fully combined and the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the blush pink buttercream using a piping bag or spatula. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles or edible flowers.
- Enjoy your delicious Vanilla Cupcakes with Blush Pink Buttercream!
Notes
- For variations, you can add cocoa powder to the dry ingredients for a chocolate version or switch the vanilla extract for almond extract.
- You can also change the frosting color to match any event theme.
- The frosting can be decorated with sprinkles or edible flowers for extra charm.
