Valentine's Day Cupcakes
Valentines day cupcakes make such a festive treat to serve on Valentine's Day. Decadent chocolate and luscious frosting make this amazing.
Servings: 24
Calories: 321kcal
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Buttercream:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar depending on consistency wanted
- 10 medium strawberries pureed
- 2 tablespoons milk half-and-half or heavy cream, depending on consistency
- Coloring optional
For the Toppings:
- 24 Chocolate Hearts (optional)
- Heart Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs.
- Gradually add flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk and vanilla, scraping down the bowl after each addition, until well combined.
- Divide batter into cupcake liners.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before topping with the frosting.
For the Strawberry Frosting:
- Clean and cut strawberries and add to food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add butter to large bowl or mixing bowl for stand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk.
- Fold in pureed strawberries.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Decorate cupcakes with frosting and top with the chocolate hearts and sprinkles. Enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
