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Purple Cupcake Recipe

Purple Cupcakes Recipe

Purple cupcakes recipe is a delightful way to add vibrant color and creative flair to your dessert table. With a tender vanilla-velvet crumb and luscious purple frosting, this purple cupcake recipe are perfect for themed parties, birthdays, or any festive occasion. They’re beginner-friendly, easy to customize, and guaranteed to impress both visually and in taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp White vinegar
  • ⅓ cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • As needed — Purple gel food colouring Adjust to desired shade
Frosting:
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar Sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp Milk or cream Adjust consistency as needed
  • As needed — Purple gel food coloring To reach desired hue

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin Tin 12-cup standard size
  • 12 Cupcake Liners Paper or silicone
  • 1 Mixing bowls At least two (wet + dry mix)
  • 1 Whisk For blending dry ingredients
  • 1 Electric mixer For frosting and smooth batter
  • 1 Spatula or piping bag For frosting application

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Tray Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and purple gel food coloring until well blended.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and lump-free.
  5. Bake Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Make the Frosting Beat softened butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla, milk/cream, and food coloring until fluffy and colorful.
  7. Frost and Decorate Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula. Decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or themed toppers as desired.

Notes

  • Food Coloring Tip: Use gel-based food coloring instead of liquid for a richer color without thinning the batter or frosting.
  • Frosting Texture: Adjust the frosting consistency by adding more powdered sugar (for firmness) or more milk/heavy cream (for softness).
  • Even Baking: Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full to ensure even rising and prevent overflow.
  • Cooling Time: Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • Custom Flavors: Add a drop of almond or lemon extract to the batter or frosting for a flavor twist.
  • Decoration Ideas:
    • Mix purple with pink, blue, or white for themed party aesthetics (e.g., galaxy, mermaid, or princess).
    • Use edible glitter, sugar pearls, or fondant flowers for a fancy finish.
  • Make-Ahead Option: Bake cupcakes a day in advance and store them in an airtight container. Frost right before serving for best texture and appearance.
  • Storage: Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Freezing: Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly and thaw before frosting.