Introduction: Valentines Day Cupcakes!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and thse cupcakes are perfect for that special someone or just for you!!! Make these cupcakes in just 11 easy steps.

Supplies

  • 2 sticks of softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tbs baking powder
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • cupcake tin and liners
  • powdered sugar

Step 1: Preheat Oven to 350°

Preheat to 350 degrees and wait until fully preheated.

Step 2: Combine Butter, Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla Extract

Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs one at a time until combined, finnaly add vanilla extract and mix.

Step 3: Add Flour, Cocoa Butter, and Baking Powder

Slowly mix in your dry ingredients until fully combined.

Step 4: Add Color

Combine 1 tsp of food coloring or until you get your desired color.

Step 5: Put Liners in Tin

You can pick up some fun V-day liners and add them to your cupcake tin!

Step 6: Add Batter to Tin

Spoon in your batter until it is about 2/3 full.

Step 7: Cook

Place your tin in the oven and cook for 25 minutes or until completly cooked.

Step 8: Let Them Cool

Remove from oven and let your cupcakes cool.

Step 9: Make Icing

While your cupcakes are cooling make your icing:

  • cream together half cup of butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • add 2 tbs milk and beat until fluffy

Step 10: Ice Cupcakes

Put icing in icing bag and ice your cakes.

Step 11: Enjoy!!!

Add sprinkles or hearts If your heart desirers but your heart will desire these delicious cupcakes this Valentine's day!