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valentine themed cupcakes

Valentine Themed Cupcakes: 7 Sweet Ways to Spread Love


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and festive Valentine themed cupcakes for your loved ones.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • Red and pink food coloring
  • 1 cup buttercream frosting
  • Heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter into two bowls.
  5. Add red food coloring to one bowl and pink to the other.
  6. Spoon red and pink batter into cupcake liners.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cupcakes cool completely.
  9. Frost with buttercream frosting.
  10. Top with heart-shaped sprinkles.

Notes

  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
  • Can be made a day in advance.
  • Use additional food coloring for more vibrant colors.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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