Adorable, easy and (my favorite color)… pink! There’s so much to love about these Pink Flamingo Cupcakes. I make these for birthday parties and as a cute dessert for summer. They’ve got a pink cake base, pink frosting that’s flavored with vanilla extract and a cute flamingo on top! Whether you’re throwing a party or just want a cute pink dessert – these Flamingo Cupcakes are always a hit.

Cupcakes are one of my favorite go to dessert recipes because they’re so easy and the individual portion is great. When you’re hosting a party, the last thing you want to worry about is cutting a cake. I’ve made these Flamingo Cupcakes for birthday parties, baby showers, summer BBQ’s and tiki parties! Think of summer events.

I’ll show you how easy these are to bake and how to transport the cupcakes without wrecking them. They’re always a hit and everyone thinks you spent hours in the kitchen, but don’t worry – it’ll be our little secret!

Looking for more great summer cupcake recipes? Check out these favorites that are perfect during the hot summer months:

• Patriotic Cupcakes
• Flower Pot Cupcakes
• Pineapple Cream Cupcakes

How To Make Pink Flamingo Cupcakes

You’ll need a few basic kitchen tools to make these cupcakes. To start, you’ll use a basic 12-count muffin tin and pink cupcake liners. This recipe does not use cake mix, so you’ll make a homemade cake batter using pink gel food coloring. Lastly, you’ll need piping bags with a star tip and Wilton Flamingo Icing Decorations to finish the cupcakes.

If you have a hard time finding the Flamingo Icing Decorations, check out Walmart, Michaels Craft Stores or Hobby Lobby. The Amazon link is linked above!

When To Make These Flamingo Cupcakes

I love these cupcakes for any spring or summer occasion! Another fun time to make them is for an “over the hill” party and flamingo the yard too. I make these as a summer BBQ dessert, for baby showers, tiki parties and bridals showers. They’re fun, cute and have a tropical vibe.

Recipe Variations To Consider

I love the pink cake base, but you can opt out of color and just use a vanilla cake base or switch the color entirely. Green cupcakes with a pink flamingo are super cute as well. Looking to save time? Follow the box directions for a cake mix and then continue to follow these recipe directions to decorate your cupcakes.

Tips For Making Perfect Cupcakes Every Time

There are some simple tips you can follow to ensure your cupcakes are perfect every time. These are easy techniques to add while you’re baking these cupcakes:

• Do not overmix the batter.
• Start with ingredients at room temperature.
• Use the center rack in your oven.
• Do not over fill the cupcake liners.
• Consider using a cupcake scoop for the same batter in each cupcake liner.

How To Keep Your Cupcakes Fresh & Transport Them

Once your cupcakes have cooled, you want to keep them fresh with an airtight food storage container. I do not stack my cupcakes. If you’re traveling with the cupcakes, consider purchasing a cupcake transport container. The handle makes it so easy to take cupcakes to parties!

Can You Freeze Cupcakes?

Yes! I suggest removing the flamingo decorations and placing them in a separate plastic sandwich bag. The cupcakes and flamingo decorations can go into the back of the freezer – where temperatures are more stable. Freeze the cupcakes for up to 3 months. Let the cupcakes thaw on the countertop completely before enjoying again.

Ingredients Needed:

• Unsalted Butter
• Large Eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• Baking Powder
• Whole Milk
• Pink Gel Food Coloring
• Powdered Sugar
• All-Purpose Flour

Directions To Make Pink Flamingo Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 count muffin tin with cupcake liners. 

Combine the butter, eggs, sugar, baking powder and milk, mixing well. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. 

Add 1-2 drops of pink gel food coloring to the remaining batter and add about 1 tablespoon of pink batter to the top of the white batter. 

Use a toothpick to gently swirl the pink batter into the white batter. 

Bake 18-20 minutes. Insert a toothpick around 18 minutes. If it comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. 

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let cool completely. 

For The Frosting: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract and milk. 

When the frosting reaches your desired consistency, add a few drops of the pink gel food coloring and stir to combine. 

Attach the star frosting tip to the disposable piping bag and fill with frosting. Gently squeeze the frosting out of the piping bag in a circular motion and frost each cupcake. Repeat with remaining cupcakes. Give each cupcake 1 Wilton Flamingo Icing Decoration.