Valentines Day Cupcakes!
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and thse cupcakes are perfect for that special someone or just for you!!! Make these cupcakes in just 11 easy steps.
Supplies
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- 2 sticks of softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- cupcake tin and liners
- powdered sugar
Preheat Oven to 350°
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Preheat to 350 degrees and wait until fully preheated.
Combine Butter, Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla Extract
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Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs one at a time until combined, finnaly add vanilla extract and mix.
Add Flour, Cocoa Butter, and Baking Powder
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Slowly mix in your dry ingredients until fully combined.
Add Color
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Combine 1 tsp of food coloring or until you get your desired color.
Put Liners in Tin
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You can pick up some fun V-day liners and add them to your cupcake tin!
Add Batter to Tin
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Spoon in your batter until it is about 2/3 full.
Cook
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Place your tin in the oven and cook for 25 minutes or until completly cooked.
Let Them Cool
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Remove from oven and let your cupcakes cool.
Make Icing
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While your cupcakes are cooling make your icing:
- cream together half cup of butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- add 2 tbs milk and beat until fluffy
Ice Cupcakes
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Put icing in icing bag and ice your cakes.
Enjoy!!!
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Add sprinkles or hearts If your heart desirers but your heart will desire these delicious cupcakes this Valentine's day!