Heart-Shaped Cupcakes
Delight in these charming heart-shaped cupcakes, perfect for special occasions or a romantic treat. Soft, moist, and topped with creamy frosting, they combine classic cupcake flavors with a festive shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional for chocolate version)
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Heart-shaped cupcake liners or heart cupcake pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your heart-shaped cupcake pan by greasing it or lining with heart-shaped cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder (if using).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared heart-shaped pan or liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, tint buttercream frosting with red food coloring and frost cooled cupcakes.
- Serve and enjoy your romantic heart-shaped cupcakes!
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle with edible glitter or top with fresh berries for added color and flavor.
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