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Easy Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
Dominique

Easy Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Celebrate love with these delightful Easy Valentine’s Day Cupcakes, a perfect treat for your special someone. These homemade beauties feature a tender, moist crumb paired with a luscious, creamy frosting, creating an irresistible bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring (optional)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring if using.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  9. While the cupcakes cool, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until creamy. Adjust with heavy cream for desired consistency.
  10. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them using a spatula or a piping bag, and decorate as desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for optimal batter consistency. Do not overmix to prevent dense cupcakes. Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting.