Blushing Velvet Cupcakes
Indulge in these delightful Blushing Velvet Cupcakes that bring a charming twist to the classic red velvet. Inspired by a recipe from The Taste of Home Cookbook, these cupcakes are infused with a luscious pink hue and a rich, buttery texture. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, crowned with a velvety white chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect for celebrations, tea parties, or a sweet treat at home, these cupcakes will surely impress your guests with their beauty and delectable taste.
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
sugar
1 1/4 cups (granulated)
pink paste food coloring
1/8 teaspoon (for coloring)
eggs
3 (room temperature)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
buttermilk
1 cup (substitute: 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
white chocolate chips
2 cups
butter (for ganache)
1 tablespoon
heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup
pink coarse sugar
(for decoration)
edible glitter
(for decoration)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and pink paste food coloring until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Beat well after each addition until just combined.
6
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 23-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Once baked, cool the cupcakes in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
9
While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the white chocolate ganache. In a heavy saucepan, melt the white chocolate chips and the tablespoon of butter with the heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
10
Transfer the ganache to a large bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
11
Once the ganache is ready, beat it on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until soft peaks form, and the frosting is light and fluffy.
12
Prepare a pastry bag fitted with a #30 star tip. Fill the bag with the fluffy ganache and frost each cooled cupcake generously.
13
Finish by sprinkling the frosted cupcakes with pink coarse sugar and edible glitter for a sparkling touch.
14
Store any leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Blushing Velvet Cupcakes?
They are a charming twist on classic red velvet cupcakes, featuring a luscious pink hue and a rich, buttery texture topped with white chocolate ganache.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long should I cream the butter and sugar?
Cream them together with the pink food coloring for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
How should eggs be added to the batter?
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
What dry ingredients are needed?
You will need sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
How do I mix the dry ingredients and buttermilk?
Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
How full should the muffin cups be filled?
Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
What is the baking time for these cupcakes?
Bake the cupcakes for 23-27 minutes.
How can I tell if the cupcakes are done?
They are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should cupcakes cool in the tin?
Let them cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
What is in the white chocolate ganache frosting?
The frosting consists of white chocolate chips, a tablespoon of butter, and heavy whipping cream.
How do I melt the ganache ingredients?
Melt them in a heavy saucepan over low heat while stirring constantly until smooth.
How long does the ganache need to chill?
Chill the ganache in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
What is the next step after chilling the ganache?
Beat the chilled ganache on high speed for 2-3 minutes until soft peaks form and it becomes light.
Which pastry tip is recommended for frosting?
A #30 star tip is recommended for piping the ganache.
How are the cupcakes decorated?
They are finished with a sprinkle of pink coarse sugar and edible glitter.
Where should I store the finished cupcakes?
Store any leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness.
Can I substitute the buttermilk?
Yes, you can use a mixture of 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar as a substitute.
What type of food coloring is best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/8 teaspoon of pink paste food coloring.
Why should eggs be at room temperature?
Room temperature eggs emulsify better into the batter, resulting in a smoother texture.
Should the flour be sifted?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 2 1/2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
What kind of sugar is used in the batter?
The recipe uses 1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar.
Is there butter in the frosting?
Yes, one tablespoon of butter is melted with the white chocolate and cream.
What makes the frosting light and fluffy?
Beating the chilled ganache on high speed for several minutes incorporates air to make it fluffy.
Are these cupcakes suitable for special occasions?
Yes, they are perfect for celebrations, tea parties, or birthdays.
How much heavy cream is needed for the ganache?
You will need 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream.
What is the source of inspiration for this recipe?
This recipe was inspired by a version found in The Taste of Home Cookbook.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 15 ingredients in total, including decorations.
Can I use regular sugar for decoration?
While you can, pink coarse sugar is recommended for the specific sparkling aesthetic.