Pink Velvet Cupcakes

A Sweet Beginning

I’ll never forget the joy and nervous excitement of those early days, watching people try my cupcakes for the first time. Seeing their smiles and hearing their kind words made all the hard work worth it. It was in those moments that I realized I wasn’t just selling desserts—I was sharing a piece of myself, my creativity, and my love for baking.

These cupcakes became a favorite at the market, and they were often the first to sell out. Their moist texture, subtle cocoa flavor, and that heavenly cream cheese frosting had people coming back week after week. To this day, they remind me of where it all began and the incredible journey that followed.

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Ingredients‍

For the Cupcakes:

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (340g)
• 6 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (720g)
• 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature (452g)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch kosher salt

Steps

For the Cupcakes:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add Food Coloring: Mix in the red food coloring until you achieve the desired pink hue.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fill the Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
8. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Beat the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
2. Add Sugar: Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar, mixing until fully combined.
3. Add Cream Cheese and Flavoring: Add the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
4. Chill (Optional): If the frosting becomes too soft, chill it briefly in the fridge before piping.

These Pink Velvet Cupcakes are little bites of happiness wrapped in frosting!
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Perfect for celebrations, sweet cravings, or just because—it’s always a good time to bake something pretty and delicious
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So, throw on your favorite playlist, grab your mixing bowls, and let the fun begin!
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Don’t forget to share your cupcake masterpieces with me on Instagram:
@pinkpaulina_

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I can’t wait to see your creations! 💕✨