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Blue Velvet Cupcakes

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These Blue Velvet Cupcakes are a stunning and delicious twist on a classic dessert. Moist, rich, and vibrant, they’re topped with ombré swirls of vanilla buttercream and finished with pearl sprinkles for the ultimate show-stopper. Perfect for parties, birthdays, and themed celebrations.

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

  • Blue gel food coloring

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3-3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Blue gel food coloring (optional, for ombré effect)

  • White pearl sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and desired amount of blue food coloring.

  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined.

  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.

  7. To make the frosting, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream, beating until light and fluffy.

  8. For ombré effect, divide frosting and tint portions with varying amounts of blue coloring. Pipe swirls using a large star tip.

  9. Top with white pearl sprinkles and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant blue without thinning the batter or frosting.

  • For extra flair, frost with a two-tone piping bag to enhance the ombré swirl.

  • Store cupcakes in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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