37 Delicious Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
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Valentine’s Day cupcakes are more than just a sweet treat – they’re a creative expression of love and affection. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, we hope these ideas inspire you to create your own.
Creative Cupcake Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic holidays of the year, and it is a great opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care. While flowers and chocolates are a classic gift, why not surprise your significant other with some delicious Valentine’s Day cupcakes?
From simple and elegant designs to more elaborate and creative ones, there is something for every taste and skill level, whether you’re spending the day with your partner, friends, or family.
These pretty cupcakes are super romantic and are the perfect sweet treat to make for this year’s day of love!
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Cooking Classy
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
Nothing says Valentine's Day quite like one of these Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting.
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savvy mama lifestyle
Double Chocolate Brownie Valentines Day Cupcakes
Indulge in decadently rich and absolutely irresistible cupcakes. Each cupcake has a rich chocolate cake generously frosted with fudge and finished with a brownie bite and sprinkles.
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swirls of flavor
Conversation Heart Valentine Cupcakes
These cute and customizable cupcakes are perfect for showing your loved ones how much they mean to you. Who wouldn’t feel special receiving a conversation heart with their name on it?
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recipes from a pantry
Strawberry Churro Cupcakes
These delicious strawberry churro cupcakes bring some flavor to your Valentine’s Day. The cakes are infused with cinnamon and topped with a sweet strawberry frosting.
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hungry happenings
Chocolate Teddy Bear Cupcakes
These Chocolate Teddy Bear Cupcakes could not be any cuter. Each one is topped with a peanut butter cup bear and is holding a bright red candy heart.
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the loopy whisk
Raspberry & Chocolate Valentine’s Cupcakes
Beautiful, delicious, and full of heart, these raspberry & chocolate Valentine’s cupcakes are the perfect way to share your love.
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The Sprinkle Factory
Chocolate Cherry Amaretto Cupcakes
These Chocolate Cherry Amaretto Cupcakes Are The Perfect Valentine’s Cupcakes!
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cake whiz
Champagne Cupcakes
Quick, easy pink champagne cupcakes with cake mix and topped with champagne buttercream frosting. Soft, moist, fluffy!
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baker by nature
Super Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes
Chocolate lovers will go CRAZY for these super decadent chocolate cupcakes! Topped with big swirls of chocolate buttercream frosting, they’re exploding with chocolate flavor in every bite.
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Oh Nuts Blog
Easy Valentine’s Day Mini Cakes
These single-serving Valentine’s Day mini cakes are gorgeous, festive, and, most importantly, easy!
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life made simple bakes
Chocolate Sweetheart Cupcakes
Rich, moist chocolate sweetheart cupcakes topped with a thick cocoa buttercream. Perfectly decorated for Valentine’s Day!
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Let’s Eat Cake
Love Monster Cupcakes
Make these adorable Love Monster Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day! Start with your favorite cupcakes and follow these step-by-step decorating instructions.
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Chickabug
Cupcake With A Cupcake On Top
Oh my gosh y’all. It’s a cupcake wearing a mini cupcake as a hat. And the mini cupcake even has mini sprinkles on it! Cutest. Thing. Ever.
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Sprinkle Bakes
Neapolitan Bonbon Cupcakes
Perfect as a Valentine’s day treat, but also a good idea for any occasion!
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a spicy perspective
Chocolate Cupcakes with Red Velvet Frosting
Decadent dark Chocolate Cupcake Recipe with Red Velvet Frosting on top! This chocolate cupcake recipe is so rich and moist is pairs perfectly with the red velvet
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handle the heat
Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes
Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes topped with two layers of rich ganache and creamy raspberry cream cheese frosting.
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farmers girl kitchen
Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes for Valentines
Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes have a rich chocolate taste and the sweet sticky texture of gingerbread and are topped with cinnamon buttercream.
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life love and sugar
Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese
These Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting are perfect! A moist, fluffy and easy strawberry cupcake recipe that’s almost too pretty to eat.
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homemade interest
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes are filled with chocolate ganache & topped with white chocolate frosting!
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life love and sugar
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes made with a moist chocolate cupcake recipe, fresh strawberry frosting and chocolate covered strawberries.
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brooklyn active mama
Heart Shaped Valentine Cupcakes
Looking for a fun treat to make with the kids on Valentine’s Day? Check out these fun Heart Shaped Valentine Cupcakes.
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Sift & Simmer
Rose Lychee Raspberry Cupcakes
These Rose Lychee Raspberry Cupcakes are flavoured with rose water and fresh lychee. Topped with a sweetened rose and raspberry buttercream.
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beyond frosting
Homemade Strawberry Cupcakes – Topped with Strawberry Buttercream!
These homemade Strawberry Cupcakes are moist and tender, topped with swirls of fresh strawberry buttercream.
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24
urban bliss life
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cookie Dough Frosting
Decadent cupcakes topped with indulgent frosting – this is an extra special sweet treat the whole family will love!
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mama’s buzz
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Cute Pink Dipped Oreos
All the tips and tricks you need to make rich and fudgy dark chocolate cupcakes with pink buttercream frosting topped with pink dipped Oreos.
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boulder locavore
Pink Velvet Cupcakes
Moist tender pink velvet cupcakes are a chocolatey spin on red velvet but pretty in pink. Great for special occasions and Valentine’s day!
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5 minutes for mom
Furry Monster Valentines Cupcakes
Lovingly scary on the outside but ultra sweet on the inside.
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4 sons r us
Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
Strawberry cupcakes are kicked up a notch with delightfully fluffy strawberry icing and a crunchy topping. These nostalgic strawberry crunch cupcakes capture all the flavors of a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar.
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diy candy
Strawberry Nutella Cupcakes
Make delicious strawberry nutella cupcakes as a sweet dessert for Valentine’s Day! Features a chocolate hazelnut base with creamy icing.
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30
easy weeknight recipes
Strawberry Velvety Cupcakes Filled with Strawberries!
These Strawberry Cupcakes are filled with a fresh, sweet strawberry filling, and topped with ultra-fluffy strawberry buttercream frosting. The perfect dessert for any special occasion!
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christinas cucina
Butterfly Cupcakes (British Butterfly Cakes)
Traditional British butterfly cakes, also called fairy cakes, are simply delightful.
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Art of Natural Living
White Chocolate Baileys Cupcakes
Sweet and creamy with a slight kick, White Chocolate Baileys Cupcakes bring a new twist to a fun dessert or snack. Bailey’s optional.
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pams daily dish
Cotton Candy Cupcakes
These fun to make cotton candy cupcakes come out looking so beautiful. Everyone at any age adores them. Great for birthday parties or anytime you want a fun and yummy cupcake.
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quiche my grits
Strawberry Coconut Cupcakes
Strawberry Coconut Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for special occasions, or any day in between. They’re filled with real strawberry flavor!
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anna banana
Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These chocolate raspberry cupcakes are made with raspberry sponge, filled with raspberry jam and a topping of rich chocolate buttercream.
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food meanderings
Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes
These Red Wine Chocolate Cupcakes are quick and easy to make with a box mix, but taste homemade! They are a perfect for Valentine’s Day!
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simply happenings
Classic Homemade Cherry Chip Cupcakes
Cherry Chip Cupcakes with maraschino cherries and cherry juice mixed in the cupcakes and maraschino cherry juice whipped into buttercream frosting.
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Valentine’s Day cupcakes are more than just a sweet treat – they’re a creative expression of love and affection. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, we hope these ideas have inspired you to create your own delicious Valentine’s Day cupcakes.
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