Heart-Shaped Cupcakes
These adorable Heart-Shaped Cupcakes are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion! Easy to make and decorate, they’re a sweet treat everyone will love.
- 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 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.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 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 desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the batter and stir until evenly colored.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full. To create a heart shape, gently press a marble or small ball of aluminum foil between the liner and the muffin tin on one side before baking.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let 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 a richer flavor, use brown butter in the cupcake batter. You can also add chocolate chips or other mix-ins to the batter.
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