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Valentine's Day cupcakes decorated with hearts and pink frosting.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes

Delicious and tender cupcakes topped with a creamy pink frosting, perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Baked Goods
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes

  • 1 cup 1 & 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon flaky sea salt to serve
  • 3 tablespoons Butter (softened) Use real butter for richer flavor.
  • 1 & 1/2 cup White sugar
  • 2 Large eggs Bring to room temperature.
  • 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Milk Room temperature.

For the Frosting

  • 3 cups Icing sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened) Use real unsalted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Heavy cream Adjust for desired consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Pink food colouring Adjust to desired color.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a larger bowl, whip the softened butter and sugar until fluffy and light in color, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  • Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the liners, filling each about three-quarters full.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

  • In a standing mixer, combine icing sugar and softened butter on low speed, then increase to medium speed for three minutes until smooth.
  • Add vanilla extract, pink food coloring, and heavy cream. Beat for an additional minute, adjusting cream for spreading consistency.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g
Keyword Baking, Cupcakes, Dessert Recipe, Sweet Treats, Valentine's Day
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