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Pink Velvet Raspberry Cupcakes for Valentine's Day.
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Pink Velvet Raspberry Cupcakes

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time48 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Kathleen Siegle

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • Pink Velvet Cake mix
  • 3 eggs Large
  • cup whole milk
  • 8 Tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup raspberries fresh

Raspberry Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1-2 tbs cream

Instructions

Cupcakes

  • Preheat your oven to 325 F and prepare you cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • With an electric mixer and paddle attachment, mix together the cake mix, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Distribute batter evenly between the cupcakes, filling 1/3 of the way.
  • Drop 2-3 raspberries on top of each cupcake.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool before decorating.

Raspberry Buttercream Frosting

  • In a food processor or small blender, puree the raspberries until smooth.
  • Using a fine mesh strainer, push the raspberry puree through to separate the seeds.
  • Take the puree that's seedless (about 6-9 tablespoons) and cook on medium low in a small pot until it's reduced by half. Let cool completely by putting in freezer for a few minutes.
  • With an electric mixer and paddle attachment, beat the softened butter for 1 minute.
  • Add the salt and raspberry puree and beat for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating after each cup.
  • Once all the sugar is incorporated, add 1-2 tablespoons of cream to thin out frosting if it's too thick.
  • Beat on high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Pipe onto cupcakes and add fresh raspberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 27mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg