Valentine's Day Cupcakes
Delightful chocolate cupcakes topped with pink frosting, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
For the Cupcake Base
- 1 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa
- 1/8 teaspoon Flaky sea salt To serve
- 3 tablespoon Butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cup White sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Milk
For the Frosting
- 3 cup Icing sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1-2 tablespoon Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Pink food colouring
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a muffin pan with either paper or foil liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and a touch of salt. Keep this aside for later use.
- In a larger bowl, whip the butter and sugar until fluffy and light in color. This mixture forms the base of your cupcakes.
- Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, ensuring a smooth consistency.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into a cupcake.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool down completely before you start frosting them.
Frosting
- In a standing mixer with a whisk attachment, blend icing sugar and butter on low speed until combined.
- Then, increase to medium speed for three minutes.
- Add vanilla extract, a bit of pink food coloring, and cream, continuing to beat for an additional minute. Adjust the cream as necessary to achieve the right spreading consistency.
Notes
Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy. Adjust the amount of pink food coloring to suit your preference. Experiment with different toppings like strawberries or edible flowers for a special touch.