Delightful Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
Easy and colorful cupcakes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring a fluffy texture and creamy frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red and pink food coloring
- Vanilla or cream cheese frosting
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter while alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; mix red food coloring into one and pink food coloring into the other.
- Spoon the two colored batters into the cupcake liners, alternating between red and pink.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with your choice of frosting.
- Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles before serving.
Notes
For a creative twist, try adding cocoa powder for a chocolate version or experimenting with different frostings.
Find it online: https://www.cookiva.net/valentines-day-cupcake/