Easy Valentine Chocolate Heart Cupcakes
Delightful chocolate cupcakes shaped like hearts, perfect for celebrating love!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.1 cup all-purpose flour sifted for best results
- 0.8 cup granulated sugar adjust sweetness as desired
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch processed is preferred
- 1 tsp baking powder ensure freshness
- 0.5 tsp baking soda for leavening
- 0.3 tsp salt enhances flavor
- 1 large egg room temperature for best results
- 0.5 cup milk can be substituted with almond milk
- 0.3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla is best
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with heart-shaped liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, then add milk, oil, and vanilla. Combine well.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
For a special touch, add sprinkles or edible glitter on top! Serve with strawberries for a delightful pairing.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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