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To make heart-shaped cupcakes, you need simple ingredients. The essential items are flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Don't forget the heart-shaped sprinkles for fun!

Valentine’s Day Heart Cupcakes

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with delightful heart-shaped cupcakes that are easy to make and perfect for impressing loved ones! This recipe details simple ingredients and steps for a fun baking experience. From mixing the batter to creative decorating tips, you’ll create beautiful and tasty treats. Plus, explore unique flavor variations to surprise your guests!
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 cup milk

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup heart-shaped sprinkles (for mixing and decorating)

1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Red food coloring (optional)

Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with heart-shaped paper liners.

    Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

      Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

        Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

          Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

            Add Sprinkles: Fold in half of the heart-shaped sprinkles gently into the batter for a surprise in every bite.

              Fill Cupcake Liners: Pour the batter into the prepared heart cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

                Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

                  Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                    Prepare Frosting: If desired, mix a few drops of red food coloring into the cream cheese frosting for a lovely pink hue.

                      Frost Cupcakes: Once cooled, generously frost each cupcake with cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a knife.

                        Decorate: Top each cupcake with additional heart-shaped sprinkles and garnish with a fresh strawberry on top if desired.

                          Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 12 cupcakes

                            - Presentation Tips: Arrange the cupcakes on a decorative platter and place small heart-shaped candles beside them to create a romantic atmosphere. Add a sprinkle of edible glitter for extra sparkle!