Pink and Blue Cupcakes
Soft, colorful, and full of charm, these pink and blue cupcakes are perfect for baby showers, birthdays, or gender reveals. Each swirl brings a touch of sweetness and fun to your celebration.
Equipment
- Cupcake tray
- Cupcake Liners:
- Mixing Bowls:
- Electric Mixer
- Toothpick
- Piping Bag
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- salt a pinch
- pink gel food coloring
- blue gel food coloring
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk or cream
- gel food coloring pink and blue
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup cupcake tray with liners.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Add pink coloring to one and blue to the other. Stir gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner with a spoonful of each color. Swirl with a toothpick if desired.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and milk until fluffy.
- Divide frosting into two bowls and color each. Fill a piping bag with both for a swirl effect.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and serve.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning the batter. Chill the frosting briefly for easier piping. For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.