Mini Valentine Cupcakes for Gifting
These mini cupcakes are perfect for gifting treats to friends, coworkers, or children without making an overwhelming dessert.
Equipment
- Mini cupcake pan
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup butter softened
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 0.5 cup butter softened
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- As needed Food coloring For decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a mini cupcake pan with liners.
- Make the vanilla batter. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and milk. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the mini cupcake liners about halfway with the batter.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting by beating the butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is fluffy. Add food coloring as desired.
- Decorate the cooled cupcakes and package them for gifting.
Notes
Mini cupcakes are simple to make and easy to share with many people.