18+ Recipe For Valentine Cupcakes Deliciousness Awaits You!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup strawberry puree
• Red food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter until it is creamy and smooth. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
5. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to the batter to give it a beautiful pink hue.
6. Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner with the batter, filling them about ¾ of the way full.
7. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely before frosting.
9. To make the frosting, beat ½ cup of softened butter in a bowl until it is light and fluffy. Add in 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Slowly add in ¼ cup of strawberry puree and mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
10. Pipe or spread the frosting on top of the cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles or chocolate hearts for a festive touch.
11. Serve these delicious Valentine cupcakes to your loved ones and watch their faces light up with joy!