Fluffy pink velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

1 1/4 cups cake flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp vinegar

1/4 tsp salt

Pink food coloring (or beet powder)

Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake tin.

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.

4. Mix in vanilla and cocoa powder.

5. Alternate adding flour and buttermilk until smooth.

6. Combine baking soda and vinegar in small bowl, fold into batter.

7. Add pink food coloring until desired shade is reached.

8. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.

9. Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

10. Cool completely before frosting.

11. Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.

Store in fridge up to 4 days. Use beet powder for natural coloring. Try almond extract or rosewater for a fun twist.