Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
Delightful homemade cupcakes perfect for celebrating love and affection on Valentine’s Day with customizable flavors and decorations.
Ingredients
Cupcake Base
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk can be substituted with nut or coconut milk for dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- as desired pink food coloring
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
- 2-3 tablespoons milk for frosting consistency
- as desired sprinkles and decorations optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients on the counter. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the batter and gently stir until the desired color is achieved.
- Fill each cupcake liner with batter about 2/3 full.
Baking
- Place the filled cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar and milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can be frozen wrapped in plastic and stored in a freezer-safe container.