Sprinkle Heart Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
Delicious and visually appealing cupcakes perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Frosting (your choice, preferably vanilla or cream cheese)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely, then frost with your choice of frosting.
- Top with heart-shaped sprinkles and serve to your loved ones!
Notes
Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing. Avoid overmixing for fluffy cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg