Description
Make these delicious Valentine’s Day Cupcakes for your loved ones. These chocolate cupcakes are topped with a sweet and creamy frosting, perfect for celebrating the holiday.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and softened butter.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
- Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg