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Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Irresistible Chocolate Valentine's Day Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Celebrate love with these decadent Valentine’s Day Cupcakes, topped with creamy frosting and sure to impress at any gathering.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 306
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 4 cups powdered confectioners sugar
  • 1 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream for desired consistency

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

  1. Line muffin tin with paper liners. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for one minute.
  4. Stir in boiling water (the batter will be thin).
  5. Fill liners 2/3 full with batter.
  6. Bake cupcakes for approximately 18-22 minutes.
  7. Cool completely on wire rack before frosting.
  8. Place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
  9. Add cream cheese and blend until fully combined and smooth.
  10. Add cocoa powder and blend until mixed.
  11. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar and blend on low speed until combined. Increase to medium speed and beat until fluffy.
  12. Slowly add heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
  13. Beat until fluffy, about 1 minute.
  14. Use at once or keep refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSodium: 235mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37g

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day or any loving occasion. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.

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