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Valentine's Day Cupcakes

Valentine's Day Cupcakes

Savor the essence of romance with our Valentine's Day Cupcakes – a delightful and elegant treat that's perfect for sweetening your special day. These cupcakes are a harmonious blend of rich cocoa and smooth vanilla, crowned with a creamy, softly tinted frosting. Ready to captivate hearts in just a few simple steps, they're the ideal choice for an intimate and memorable celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 & 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon flaky sea salt to serve
  • 3 tablespoon Butter softened
  • 1 & 1/2 cup White sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 3 cups Icing sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Pink food colouring

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a muffin pan with either paper or foil liners.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and a touch of salt in a bowl. Keep this aside for later use.
  • In a larger bowl, whip the butter and sugar until it's fluffy and light in color. This mixture forms the base of your cupcakes.
  • Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one by one, thoroughly mixing after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  • Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, ensuring a smooth consistency.
  • Pour the batter into the liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into a cupcake.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool down completely before you start frosting them.
  • In a standing mixer with a whisk attachment, blend icing sugar and butter on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed for three minutes.
  • Add vanilla extract, a bit of pink food coloring, and cream, and continue to beat for an additional minute, adjusting the cream as necessary to achieve the right spreading consistency.