If there’s one thing we believe in around here, it’s this: desserts should taste just as good as they look.

These Barbie Pink Velvet Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, lightly sweet, and finished with a swirl of creamy frosting—but what truly brings them to life is the combination of Watkins All-Natural Original Baking Vanilla® and Watkins Barbie Pink Medley Sprinkles.

One delivers rich, warm flavor.
The other brings the fun.
Together? Pure kitchen magic.

Why Vanilla Is the Secret Weapon

Pink desserts get all the attention—but vanilla is what makes people go back for seconds.

Using Watkins All-Natural Original Baking Vanilla® gives these cupcakes a clean, classic flavor that enhances both the cake and the frosting. It’s crafted without artificial flavors and backed by over 150 years of Watkins quality, so every bite tastes bakery-worthy.

⭐ Recipe: Barbie Pink Velvet Cupcakes with Watkins Vanilla & Pink Medley Sprinkles

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1 box pink velvet cake mix (or homemade pink velvet batter)

• Eggs, oil, and water (per package instructions)

• 2 teaspoons Watkins All-Natural Original Baking Vanilla®

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3–4 cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

• 2 teaspoons Watkins All-Natural Original Baking Vanilla®

Decoration

• Watkins Barbie Pink Medley Sprinkles 🌸

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan.

2. Prepare cake batter according to package or recipe instructions.

3. Stir in Watkins All-Natural Original Baking Vanilla® for extra depth and flavor.

4. Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full.

5. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool completely before frosting (no shortcuts here!).

7. Make frosting: Beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and Watkins vanilla.

8. Frost cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.

9. Finish with flair: Sprinkle generously with Watkins Barbie Pink Medley Sprinkles while frosting is fresh.

✨ Pro Kitchen Hack: Chill frosted cupcakes for 5 minutes before serving—this helps the sprinkles stay crisp and picture-perfect.

When to Make These Cupcakes

These cupcakes shine for:

• Valentine’s Day 💗

• Barbie-inspired celebrations

• Baby & bridal showers

• Weekend baking projects

• Pinterest-worthy content creation

They’re simple, festive, and guaranteed to brighten any dessert table.

Why Baking with Watkins Makes a Difference

Watkins has been helping home cooks create memorable flavors since 1868. From pure vanilla to gourmet sprinkles, their products are crafted to perform consistently—so you can bake with confidence and creativity.

When your recipe uses Watkins, your kitchen becomes the destination.

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