Description
Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes are a magical treat that brings festive cheer to any occasion. With their fluffy, pink-hued cake and soft, creamy frosting resembling snowflakes, these cupcakes promise a delightful taste adventure. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, they evoke cherished memories of baking and laughter. Easy to make, these whimsical delights will brighten your winter days and create sweet moments worth sharing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup vanilla cupcake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1–2 tsp pink gel food coloring (to taste)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- Colorful sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners.
- In a large bowl, combine cupcake mix, eggs, milk, and softened butter. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add pink food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until they spring back when touched.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Experiment with flavors by substituting almond extract or adding different sprinkles. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze them for later enjoyment.