Description
Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes are a delightful festive treat that combines fluffy cupcake texture with zesty lemon flavor and enchanting pink hues. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cupcakes will elevate your dessert table and impress guests with their charming appearance and delicious taste. Topped with creamy frosting, each bite offers a unique balance of sweetness and zest, making them an irresistible addition to any winter celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pink food coloring (adjust to desired shade)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined; add pink food coloring to reach desired color.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (68g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg