Heart-Shaped Cupcakes
Delightfully moist and fluffy heart-shaped cupcakes perfect for celebrations or a romantic treat, topped with creamy buttercream frosting and decorative sprinkles.
- 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 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a heart-shaped cupcake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake mold about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream. Add food coloring if desired and mix until smooth.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto cooled cupcakes and decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles.
Notes
For extra flair, try adding a small fresh raspberry or strawberry on top of each cupcake for a fresh burst of flavor.
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