Description
Soft, fluffy mini Valentine’s Day cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and festive sprinkles, perfect for parties and gifts.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
Few drops pink food coloring (optional)
1 cup frosting of choice
Valentine sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini cupcake pan with liners.
2. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
5. Add half of dry mix to wet ingredients, then milk, then remaining dry mix.
6. Add pink coloring if desired.
7. Spoon batter into liners, filling 2/3 full.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool completely and frost with buttercream, topping with sprinkles.
Notes
Use any frosting you like, strawberry, chocolate, or vanilla.
These cupcakes freeze beautifully unfrosted for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American