30 Valentine’s Day Cupcakes We Love

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30 Valentine’s Day Cupcakes We Love1/30 Conversation Cupcakes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 28 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy frosting sweet sentiments onto these Valentine’s Day cupcakes by baking a batch ahead of time using no-fuss cake mix. You don’t even need a heart-shaped muffin tin to make them. — Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 228 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Find more Valentine’s Day dessert ideas. 2/30 Pink Velvet

(It’s great for Valentine’s Day, too)

Cupcakes 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter loves all things pink, so this recipe was just right for her birthday. (It’s great for Valentine’s Day, too). Even my teenage son (not a fan of pink) ate his share! —Paulette Smith, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 266 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Take a look at these Valentine’s Day cake recipes. 3/30 Brownie Kiss Cupcakes 10 Reviews Contest

My goddaughter, Cara, asks me to make them for her birthday to share at school

Winner Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s fun to prepare individual brownie “cupcakes” with a chocolaty “surprise” inside. My goddaughter, Cara, asks me to make them for her birthday to share at school. This year, she requested 32. I later found out she only needed 27 for her class…wonder where the other five went! —Pamela Lute, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 239 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. We love Valentine’s Day

cookies, too

cookies, too. 4/30 Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes. That’s why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor is just right for light and tender cupcakes. I love making them for Valentine’s Day. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 353 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars,

0 fiber), 4g protein

0 fiber), 4g protein. 5/30 Chocolate Cream Cupcakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 20 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white icing. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho Santa Margarita, California Editor’s tip: Pair these sweet desserts with a few savory Valentine’s Day appetizers for a balanced holiday spread. Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 239 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars,

1g fiber), 3g protein

1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/30 Vanilla Bean Cupcakes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My 3-year-old son loves these vanilla bean cupcakes! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes gives them special-occasion status. We enjoy them on Valentine’s Day and other holidays. —Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 266 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. These mini cakes are so customizable! Finish them with any of our homemade frosting recipes.

She adores them!

7/30 Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes made for my mother’s birthday. She adores them! —Candace Cheney, Fort McMurray, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 318 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/30 Chai Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: You’ll get a double dose of the spicy blend that’s frequently used to flavor tea in these moist single-size cakes. Both the cupcake and frosting use the blend, which combines some of the best flavors of the winter season. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 377 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 9/30 Special Mocha Cupcakes 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Topped with a fluffy

Indulge in them on Valentine’s Day, birthdays or some other special occasion

frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better! Indulge in them on Valentine’s Day, birthdays or some other special occasion. —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 412 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Here are some Valentine’s Day pastries and breads to bake up. 10/30 Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Decorate these simple gluten-free vanilla cupcakes for

any special occasion or holiday

any special occasion or holiday. Since the frosting recipe includes cream cheese, be sure to refrigerate leftovers. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 284 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Check out our best Valentine’s Day baking gear. 11/30 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Ganache Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been baking cakes for

years and enjoy trying new combinations of flavors and textures

years and enjoy trying new combinations of flavors and textures. For this peanut butter cupcake recipe, I blended peanut butter and chocolate. As soon as I took the first bite, I knew I had created something divine! —Ronda Schabes, Vicksburg, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 498 calories, 33g fat (16g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 12/30 Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe based on

our family’s love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones

our family’s love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine’s Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 13/30 Lemon Cream Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of a layer cake, serve guests these delicate cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon flavor. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 244 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 14/30

15/30 Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These indulgent vegan chocolate cupcakes have no butter, eggs or dairy milk, but you’d never guess it. This recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day, potlucks and family gatherings that include guests with food restrictions. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 265 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 15/30 Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste

Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these cupcakes

of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these cupcakes. Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 342 calories, 16g fat (11g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 16/30 Cherry Cheese Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our church Christmas party always includes these pretty cupcakes

as my home-baked contribution

as my home-baked contribution. The holidays were the sweet inspiration for their cheery garnish of cherries. We enjoy them around Valentine’s Day, too. —Leanne Beagley, Rochester, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cheesecake cup: 202 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 17/30 Nana’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Frosting 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even though she is no longer with us, Nana’s treats bring me so much joy every time I bake

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