Description
Valentine’s Day Cupcakes are a delightful way to celebrate love with their rich, fluffy texture and tempting frosting. Perfect for sharing or indulging solo, these charming treats will surely impress your loved ones. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a sweet masterpiece that captures the essence of the occasion. Decorate them with colorful sprinkles or heart-shaped toppings for an extra festive touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- If desired, mix in food coloring for a festive touch.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg