Description
Whimsical Pink Winter Wonderland Cupcakes are a delightful treat that brings joy to any festive occasion. These soft, pillowy cupcakes burst with zesty lemon flavor and are beautifully topped with swirls of pink frosting, evoking the charm of a winter wonderland. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, each bite promises an explosion of flavor and a visual feast that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Pink food coloring (as needed)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and lemon juice until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Stir in pink food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg