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valentines cupcakes

valentines cupcakes to Share Love and Joy This Season

Delicious cupcakes perfect for Valentine’s Day.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup frosting of choice
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cupcakes cool completely.
  7. Frost with your favorite frosting.
  8. Decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
  • For a fun twist, add a cherry in the center.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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