Pretty Pink Velvet Cupcakes

5 from 1 vote

Bake these delightful eggless pink velvet cupcakes, perfect for Valentine's Day or baby showers. This easy recipe yields moist, flavorful treats that are sure to impress.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Cooling Time10

Total Time45

Method: Baking

Course: Cupcakes

Servings: 12 Cupcakes

Ingredients

PART 1:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 and ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

PART 2:

1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup sugar
½ cup pureed tofu
½ cup butter melted
½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons water optional, as needed
2-3 drops red food coloring

FROSTING:

As needed Betty Crocker's vanilla frosting
As needed Colored sprinkles sugar and confetti

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F/180C for 15 minutes. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl whisk together the ingredients in Part 1 and make a well.
In a medium sized bowl mix together the ingredients listed in Part 2 except the food coloring and beat it with an electric beater. The mixture will look curdled and it's ok.
Now pour the wet mix into the flour well and stir well using a wooden spoon or spatula. Do not use an electric beater for this. Add some water in small increments if the batter is too thick. Add the food coloring. You may have to add more drops depending upon the shade of pink you want.
Fill each muffin cup with batter about ¾ths full. Bake it for about 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Mine was done in 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then take the cupcakes out of the pan and place it on the cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

I should have used more red food coloring to get the pink hue I was expecting.
I used store bought frosting to frost these cupcakes. Apply a thin layer of frosting on the cooled cupcakes and dip it in colored sprinkles. Frost and decorate as you wish. I kept mine very simple.

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