Description
Delicious red and white cupcakes for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup red food coloring
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla to the butter mixture.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Divide batter in half; add red food coloring to one half.
- Scoop alternate red and white batter into cupcake liners.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate with buttercream frosting and cocoa powder.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for brighter color.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Top with sprinkles for added decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red and white valentine cupcakes