Delicious Pink Peppermint Cupcake Recipe

Indulge in the refreshing combination of pink and peppermint with these delicious cupcakes. The soft and moist cupcakes are infused with peppermint flavor and topped with a beautiful pink buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes will be a hit with both kids and adults. The recipe is easy to follow and requires basic pantry ingredients. So gather your supplies and get ready to bake these delightful treats.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• ½ cup whole milk
• Pink gel food coloring
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Peppermint candies or candy canes, crushed (for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring to the batter and mix until well combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
10. In the meantime, prepare the buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and heavy cream. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
12. Add more pink gel food coloring to the frosting if desired.
13. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the pink buttercream frosting.
14. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or candy canes on top for garnish.
15. Serve and enjoy!

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