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Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

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Delicious and festive cupcakes perfect for expressing love on Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • Red food coloring
  • Vanilla frosting
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with vibrant cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
  5. Pour in the vanilla extract, and alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the red food coloring until the batter reaches a vibrant hue.
  7. Portion the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, watching closely as they rise.
  9. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Frost each cooled cupcake with vanilla frosting and decorate with sprinkles before serving!

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light texture. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.

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