Heart-Shaped Cupcakes
These adorable heart-shaped cupcakes are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion you want to show some love! Easy to make and beautifully decorated, they’re a sweet treat everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- Pink or Red Food Coloring (optional)
- Frosting of your choice
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Create a heart shape in each liner by placing a small marble or ball of aluminum foil between the liner and the tin on one side.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. If using food coloring, add it now and mix until desired color is achieved.
- Fill the cupcake liners about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cupcakes with your favorite frosting and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter. You can also use different colored frostings and sprinkles to personalize your cupcakes.
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