Description
Rich, velvety, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting — these Valentine’s Day Cupcakes are the sweetest way to say ‘I love you’! Perfectly moist and bursting with flavor, these five irresistible variations will make your dessert table the talk of the night.
Ingredients
Base Cupcake Batter:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed)
Flavor Variations:
1. Red Velvet – Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 1 tsp red food coloring.
2. Strawberry Swirl – Fold in 1/4 cup strawberry puree before baking.
3. Chocolate Marble – Swirl in 2 tbsp melted chocolate into the batter.
4. Raspberry Cream – Add 1 tsp raspberry extract and 1/4 cup crushed raspberries.
5. Lemon Kiss – Add 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
5. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
6. For variations, fold in your chosen mix-ins before baking.
7. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool completely before frosting.
10. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
11. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream; beat until light and fluffy.
12. Frost cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles, heart candies, or edible glitter.
Notes
For extra Valentine flair, top with chocolate-dipped strawberries or red velvet crumbs.
Chill frosted cupcakes for 20 minutes before serving for the perfect texture.
Mix and match flavors for a stunning dessert platter.
Perfect for Valentine’s parties, date nights, or gifting to your special someone!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg