Description
Delicious and festive cupcakes perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
- 1 cup frosting
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Add red food coloring until desired color is reached.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
- Decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- Use heart-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Experiment with different food coloring shades.
- Can substitute butter with vegetable oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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