Description
Valentine’s Festive Treats are a delightful way to celebrate love with sweet, fluffy cupcakes topped with vibrant frosting and charming decorations. These easy-to-make treats not only please the palate but also brighten any gathering. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with loved ones, they evoke joy and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/soy milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake tins with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake tins two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg