have I mentioned I LOVE pink velvet?

Valentines is one of my most favorite holidays…it has lots of chocolate, pink, and hearts everywhere…what could be better?  OK, now I know Christmas has it’s beauty as well, but there is just something so special about all the pink & red hearts and celebrating love.  BTW…it is also my Mammaw’s birthday so it is a special day just for that…and it calls for these pink velvet cupcakes for sure.

In my world Valentines Day is all about pink everything and these pink velvet cupcakes are AMAZING!  Not only is the cupcake itself pink but I also tinted the icing making it a darker pink than the cupcake…giving it the perfect pink topper.  

So why pink velvet and not red velvet?  Well a couple of reasons…The Hubby is not a huge chocolate fan (I know there has to be something wrong with him) and secondly I LOVE pink!  Sorry I know I keep mentioning my love of pink, but I don’t think I can really describe to you how much I love this color except maybe to tell you that my dream car is a pink H2 Hummer…I LOVE PINK!  

OK…ok back to the cupcake.  The cake itself is light but full of vanilla flavor making it a delicious cupcake even without the decadent icing…but when you top it with whipped cream cheese frosting it becomes irresistible.  

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OK so we all understand the cupcake is delicious now lets talk about this whipped icing.  This is the lightest cream cheese frosting I have ever made.  I whipped it until it was super light and airy before I added in any powder sugar…then when the powdered sugar is added in it whips up to a light and very airy frosting…perfect for these already light cupcakes.

 OK, so for full disclosure there is nothing skinny about these decadent cupcakes…but don’t worry they are SO WORTH IT, and a perfect little Valentines Day treat for you and all those you love (or hope to love)!

Happy (almost) Valentines Day – MJ