𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬

 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬! 

 Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• Purple food coloring

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Purple sprinkles (optional)

 Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract and cocoa powder.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
7. Stir in the white vinegar and purple food coloring until you reach your desired shade of purple.
8. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full with the batter.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
10. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream, until you reach your desired consistency.
11. Mix in the vanilla extract.
12. Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with purple sprinkles if desired.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Servings: 12 | Calories: 350 kcal