Valentine's Cupcakes
Delight in these rich cocoa-flavored Valentine's cupcakes, perfect for expressing love and impressing on any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa for better flavor.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg Substitute with flaxseed egg for vegan.
- ½ cup boiling water This enhances cocoa flavor.
To Decorate
- to taste frosting of choice Popular choices include chocolate or vanilla.
- to taste sprinkles or decorations
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly add boiling water to the mixture, ensuring the batter is well combined but liquid in consistency.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove from the oven, let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your choice of frosting and add decorations.
Notes
For extra moist cupcakes, avoid overbaking and consider using high-quality ingredients. Customize the frosting and decorations according to personal taste.