Valentines Day Cupcakes
Valentines Day cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate this special day! Use these decorating ideas to create amazing cupcakes that look fun and festive.
Reasons to Love These Valentines Day Cupcakes
Valentines Day Cupcakes are a wonderful treat! There are so many reasons to love these sweet creations. First, they are an amazing gift to give to loved ones or bring to a party. Decorating these cupcakes gives you the chance to truly embrace the spirit of Valentine’s Day.
Best of all, these cupcakes are super easy to make. Plus, they are a sweet treat that brings so much joy on this holiday!
If you have trouble decorating desserts you’ve come to the right place. The process for making these treats is beginner-friendly.
How to Make These Cupcakes
The process of making these cupcakes is simple. To make these cupcakes, you will need a standard 12-count muffin pan. In addition, you need an electric hand mixer or stand mixer.
Ingredients Needed:
These cupcakes are made with chocolate cake mix and cream cheese frosting. Canned frosting is an option. However, store-bought cream cheese frosting is not as good as homemade. I recommend making frosting from scratch. This way you can make delicious cupcakes without compromising on flavor.
Step-By-Step Instructions For Making Valentines Day Cupcakes
- Pour the cake mix into a large mixing bowl.
- Next, add the ingredients listed on the back of the box. Mix with a whisk or an electric hand mixer.
- Add one teaspoon of red food coloring if desired. However, you can avoid using artificial food coloring and leave the batter as is.
How To Decorate The Cupcakes
Now it’s time for my favorite part! Decorating cupcakes is one of the most rewarding parts of the baking process.
First, make the cream cheese frosting and set aside. One method is to pipe the frosting with a decorating tip that can pipe swirls. For example, I use the Wilton 1B to do this. In addition to the frosting, you’ll want to add some Valentine’s sprinkles. You can use small or large heart sprinkles. Lastly, pink, or red cupcake liners add a festive touch to these Valentine’s Day treats!
Of course, Valentines Day isn’t complete without roses. Piping roses onto cupcakes turns an otherwise, plain dessert into a show-stopping display. For extra flare, add white pearl sprinkles.
Cupcake Toppings
Sprinkles are an effortless topping for cupcakes. However, you can take the decorating one step further with chocolate-covered strawberries!
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a great addition to Valentines Day cupcakes. They look beautiful on display. Plus, the strawberries serve as an additional treat. What’s not to love?
These chocolate-covered strawberries pair well with chocolate cupcakes topped with strawberry frosting.
Supplies Needed:
To make the chocolate-covered strawberries, start by cleaning the strawberries. After you finish soaking the strawberries, dry them with a paper towel. Transfer the strawberries to a large plate and put them in the fridge to dry completely.
Next, melt the chocolate. Put the chocolate inside a liquid measuring cup. The easiest way to do this is to heat the chocolate in 30-second intervals in the microwave. This prevents the chocolate from seizing. When chocolate seizes it becomes unusable. Be sure to stir the chocolate after each interval to promote even heating.
Use a toothpick or a skewer for the strawberries. Then dip the strawberries into the chocolate and shake off the excess. For a special touch, drizzle more chocolate on top. Transfer the strawberries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Another option is to use a skewer to place the strawberries onto a floral foam box. The floral foam box ensures that the strawberries will not form indents as the chocolate dries.
Once the chocolate strawberries are set, place them onto the frosted cupcakes!
How to Store These Valentines Cupcakes
Store cupcakes inside an airtight container for up to 2 days inside the refrigerator. A cupcake carrier or a 9″x13″ baking pan with a lid are good storage options.
Enjoy these Valentines Day Cupcakes. For more desserts try making these super soft brown sugar cinnamon cookies.
