Absolutely Adorable Valentine's Day Cupcakes
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Easy to Bake - Easy to Decorate - Valentine's Cupcakes
These easy to bake, easy to decorate Valentine's Day cupcake recipes and ideas are absolutely adorable and perfect for school functions, parties, February birthdays or simply to serve at home to your loving family.
Take a peek at my Valentine's Day Cupcake recipe collection to find an easy-to-make recipe for Strawberry Hearts Cupcakes, links to more cute cupcake recipes including Cupid cupcakes, Hugs and Kisses cupcakes, and Conversation Heart cupcakes.
You'll also find adorable valentine cupcake decorating tips, ready-made edible Valentine decorations, the best Valentine's day cupcake baking accessories and more.
Better get baking! Valentine's Day will be here before you know it!
Featured Valentine Cupcake image available as a greeting card at Zazzle.com
Delicious Valentine's Day Love Cupcakes
A Little Love goes a Long Way
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hlkljgk/ / CC BY-SA 2.0
Simple designs work well for Valentine's Day Cupcakes; a single strawberry heart or a simple message of love will melt the hearts of your favorite cupcake lovers.
“Correctly sliced strawberries will look just like little Valentine Hearts.”
Strawberry Hearts Cupcake Recipe
Includes Recipe for Fresh Whipped Cream
These Cupcakes are perfect for Valentine's Day but are so easy to make you'll want to serve them all year long.Ingredients
One box vanilla (or strawberry) cake mix - prepare as directed
Prepared whipped cream - See recipe below
One pint fresh strawberries sliced in half
Directions
Bake cupcakes following the box directions.
Allow cupcakes to completely cool.
Top cupcakes with clouds of whipped cream.
Place a strawberry half on top of each little cake.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Whipped Cream Recipe
1/2 cup heavy cream, well chilled
2 tbsp confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Combine the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
With an electric mixer set on medium speed, begin beating the cream mixture, increasing the speed to high as cream thickens to avoid spatters.
Beat until soft peaks of whipped cream form.
Valentines Day Cupcakes from Allrecipes.com
Delicious Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes
Buy conversation hearts print at AllPosters.com
Check out these adorably delicious recipes for Valentine's Day cupcakes from Allrecipes.com.
- Secret Kiss Cupcakes
- Secret Kiss cupcakes Recipe
- Conversation cupcakes
- Conversation Cupcakes Recipe
Be Sure to Cool Cupcakes Completely
If you fail to allow enough time for your cupcakes to completely cool down, your whipped cream topping will melt.
Trust me, this is not good!
What are you wearing for Valentine's Day?
How about a Valentines Day T-Shirt?
You'll Want to Use a Good Quality Cupcake Pan
Special Valentine's Day Cupcake Pan
I've learned from experience that a good cupcake pan can make all the difference in how your cupcakes turn out. Burnt or crumbly broken cupcakes are not appealing no matter how well you decorate them.
Norpro 12-Piece petite nonstick heart muffin pan
Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 02/13/2012)
Each heart shaped cup makes 1.5 inch/4cm size treat
High quality nonstick surface for easy release and cleaning.
Hand washing recommended
Valentine Cupcake Recipes from FamilyFun.com
Cute Cupcake Recipes and Ideas
FamilyFun.com has the cutest cupcake recipes for all occasions and Valentines Day is no exception. Take a look at these.
- FamilyFun: Cupid's Cupcakes - and More Family Fun
- Holiday treats in a heartbeat from FamilyFun. These are so easy to make and they look like little hearts.
- FamilyFun: Valentine Recipes: I Choo-Choose You Cupcakes - and More Family Fun
- A cute Valentine's Day idea from FamilyFun.
- FamilyFun: Recipes: Rose Basket Cupcake (Dessert) - and More Family Fun
- See what's in bloom with these rose cupcakes.
- FamilyFun: Valentine Recipes: Sweet Cupid Cupcake - and More Family Fun
- A Valentine's Day cupcake idea from FamilyFun.
Sweet Cupid Cupcake from FamilyFun.com
Another Valentine Cupcake Baking Alternative
Silicone pans are all the rage right now. I find this to be a nice set.
Tovolo Silicone Heart Cupcake Molds, Set of 8
8 silicone cupcake molds: 4 red heart molds and 4 pink heart molds
Reusable molds made from silicone for even heating and easy storage
No cupcake pan required; place molds directly on cookie sheet to bake
Dishwasher safe; oven safe to 600 degrees F
Molds measure 2-1/2 by 2-3/4 by 1-1/4 inches
Tovolo Silicone Heart Cupcake Molds, Set of 8
8 silicone cupcake molds: 4 red heart molds and 4 pink heart molds
Reusable molds made from silicone for even heating and easy storage
No cupcake pan required; place molds directly on cookie sheet to bake
Dishwasher safe; oven safe to 600 degrees F
Molds measure 2-1/2 by 2-3/4 by 1-1/4 inches
Tovolo Silicone Heart Cupcake Molds, Set of 8
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 02/13/2012)
Let them know how much you love them by baking their cupcakes in these adorable heart shaped molds. Easy cleaning and storage.
Find the Best Valentine's Day Gifts Here
More Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes
Best of the Web
Links to more of the Best Valentine's Day Cupcakes that I've found while searching on the worldwide web.
- Kids Cooking: Valentine's Day Cupcakes
- Kids Cooking: Valentine's Day Cupcakes, part of Valentine's Day at FABULOUS FOODS with recipes, homemade gift ideas, menus, entertaining ideas, crafts, greeting cards and more.
- Valentine's Cupcakes
- Valentines Cupcakes
- Jelly Belly V Day cupcakes
- Jelly Belly V-Day Cupcakes
- Valentines Day Brownie Hearts
- Brownie-Hearts from Martha Stewart on marthastewart.com. Not exactly cupcakes but they sure are sweet!
Make Your Own Valentine Cupcake Decorations
Melt chocolate to make your own Valentine Cupcake decorations. They look especially great when used in simple opposing color combinations such as, a single milk chocolate heart on top of white frosting, or a white chocolate heart on top of fudge frosting..
Bite Sized Hearts Valentine Candy Mold
Candy Dimensions: 1 X 1 1/8 X 1/4
All of our molds are FDA approved.
Our Chocolate Candy Molds are also suitable for molding soap, plaster and cement.
This mold is 8 X 10 1/4 .
Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
Bite Sized Hearts Valentine Candy Mold
Candy Dimensions: 1 X 1 1/8 X 1/4
All of our molds are FDA approved.
Our Chocolate Candy Molds are also suitable for molding soap, plaster and cement.
This mold is 8 X 10 1/4 .
Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
BITE SIZE HEARTS Valentine Candy Mold chocolate
Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 02/13/2012)
Use these chocolate hearts to both, top your cupcakes and decorate your cupcake serving platter.
Caution: Make extra. Home made chocolate has a tendency to disappear very quickly.
Valentines Day Cake Recipe
Cake Recipe for Valentine's Day
When a little cupcake just won't do it.
Make a heart shaped cake!
Try this great recipe from FamilyFun.com.
Make a heart shaped cake!
Try this great recipe from FamilyFun.com.
- FamilyFun: Sweet Heart Cake - and More Family Fun
- Here's a Sweet Heart cake for Valentine's day -- or any other day.
A Heart Shaped Cake Pan for Valentine's Day Baking
Valentine's Day Cake Pan
No need for intricate decorating when you use this cake pan. Simply top with your favorite frosting and viola ... Instant Valentine Cake!
KitchenAid Silicone Bakeware Heart Cake Pan, Red
High-gloss silicone construction releases cakes without a flaw
Odor- and flavor-resistant surface
Browns cakesevenly to prevent unbaked spots
Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; dishwasher-safe
Measures 12 inches in diameter by 1-1/2 inches tall
KitchenAid Silicone Bakeware Heart Cake Pan, Red
High-gloss silicone construction releases cakes without a flaw
Odor- and flavor-resistant surface
Browns cakesevenly to prevent unbaked spots
Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; dishwasher-safe
Measures 12 inches in diameter by 1-1/2 inches tall
KitchenAid Silicone Bakeware Heart Cake Pan, Red
Amazon Price: (as of 02/13/2012)
You'll use this pan over and over throughout the year. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Anniversaries and for anytime you want to let them know they are loved.
“Caution: Viewing the following photos may energize your sweet tooth and be harmful to your diet.”
Yummy Valentine's Day Cupcakes
Inspiration for your own cupcake baking
Sweet treats that are almost too pretty to eat!
curated content from Flickr
Valentines Day Cupcake Decorations
Cute Decorations for Valentines Cupcakes and Cakes
No need to be an artist, or a professional cake decorator to make the cutest Valentine cupcakes when you have some of these ready-made cupcake decorations on hand.
Simply make your regular everyday cupcakes, the way you always do, then use these cute edible decorations to decorate.
Instant satisfaction guaranteed!
Simply make your regular everyday cupcakes, the way you always do, then use these cute edible decorations to decorate.
Instant satisfaction guaranteed!
Valentine's Day Cupcake Soaps
Hand decorated just like the real thing, the frosting and heart-shaped sprinkles are made of soap
These adorable fizzies look just like real cupcakes, but are actually calorie-free indulgences for sweet scented soaks.
Fizzy Baker Valentine Cupcake Trio Gift Box
Amazon Price: (as of 02/13/2012)
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Cupcake Decorating Cookbook
Might I recommend this great Cupcake recipe cookbook?
Cupcakes Year-Round: 50 Recipes for Every Season and Celebration includes ... well ... just like the title says, 50 cupcake recipes for every season and celebration. What more do you need to know?
Cupcakes Year-Round: 50 Recipes for Every Season and Celebration includes ... well ... just like the title says, 50 cupcake recipes for every season and celebration. What more do you need to know?
Cupcakes Year-Round: 50 Recipes for Every Season and Celebration
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 02/13/2012)
"The recipes are easy-to-follow. There are cupcake recipe and decorating ideas for each season. Plus, Neumeier helps explains the reason behind baking techniques, such as sifting flour. I feel these tips are magnificent at helping educate the new baker to understand what is going on in the kitchen! Also, the book can be set up as an easel for easier use while cooking! That was a cute idea."
Click the product link to read more of this review.
Featured At the Cabaret Squidoo Best Recipes Blog
January 18, 2009
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charlb
Feb 10, 2012 @ 3:58 pm | delete
- Yum! Such delicious recipes...and very cute too! Thanks for the good ideas ;)
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lensesbyjames
Feb 10, 2012 @ 11:43 am | delete
- This is a great lens about cupcakes and ideas to make them thanks.
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SynchronicityHouse
Feb 10, 2012 @ 8:22 am | delete
- You've created a fabulous lens - such great ideas - thanks!
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skiesgreen
Feb 7, 2012 @ 7:28 pm | delete
- There seems to be no limit to your imagination, Robin, when it comes to cup cakes. These examples are real beauties. Blessed and featured on Blessed by Skiesgreen 2012 and also on Squids Cooking Cake Recipes. Hugs
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Koupie Feb 5, 2012 @ 4:56 pm | delete
- I LOVE the heart molds for cupcakes :)
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Naomitan
Feb 4, 2012 @ 12:38 pm | delete
- Cute!! Enjoyed. :)
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scarlettohairy
Feb 3, 2012 @ 6:16 pm | delete
- Yum! I could eat a cupcake about now! These all look delicious!
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gravityx9
Feb 3, 2012 @ 5:33 pm | delete
- Great looking lens! 'LIKED' and shared with my friends @ G+ http://plus.google.com/u/0/101035750534823620394/posts
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akarki
Feb 2, 2012 @ 10:55 am | delete
- absolutely lovely lens, gorgeous cupcakes.
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sarahrk
Feb 1, 2012 @ 11:40 am | delete
- I love to bake and have been experimenting with cupcakes. Thanks for the tips.
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ishopper
Jan 31, 2012 @ 2:27 pm | delete
- esehT sekacpuc kool os ymmuy!
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mamabush
Jan 28, 2012 @ 5:56 pm | delete
- Cute, cute, cute! I love to make special things for my kids for Valentine's day! :)
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miaponzo
Jan 27, 2012 @ 2:58 am | delete
- These cupcakes look delish!!!! Blessed!
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goo2eyes
Jan 21, 2012 @ 9:15 pm | delete
- advanced happy valentine's day. i still have to do my sweet treats lens. delicious cupcakes and i am discouraged to take a bite. they are like pieces of art.
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Tipi
Jan 19, 2012 @ 2:35 pm | delete
- Valentine's Day is coming again soon. I'll be looking for the adorable cupcakes lens on the Top 100.
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cupcakeideas2011
Jan 16, 2012 @ 11:03 am | delete
- I love the idea of cutting the strawberry in half to make a heart shape and make it as your cupcake topper.
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cffutah
Jan 12, 2012 @ 11:12 pm | delete
- the boutique shops that sell the individual cupcakes are on my list to get for this day.
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selectshopping Jan 7, 2012 @ 5:57 pm | delete
- Great ideas and recipes. Love the slicing strawberries to make hearts.
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jadehorseshoe
Jan 7, 2012 @ 11:44 am | delete
- Sometimes, when they are too cute and precious - like Cupid - they end up melted/squashed in pockets and purses; instead of eating them, folks wanna "collect" them.
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christinsword
Sep 8, 2011 @ 3:29 pm | delete
- these look absolutely delicious!
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SquidooKimberly
Mar 3, 2011 @ 4:00 pm | delete
- Congrats on having one of the most popular lenses on Squidoo! (not that we're surprised. ;)
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BethAmbard
Feb 24, 2011 @ 11:55 am | delete
- Fun and oh so yummy lens! I've rolled to mine on Valentine's Day.
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Miximports
Feb 14, 2011 @ 11:38 pm | delete
- I love your lens. Thanks for making it! Happy Valentines day.
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Glenn619
Feb 14, 2011 @ 11:33 pm | delete
- Nice cute lens, i like all the cup cakes recipes they all look yummy :p i love your lens and thanks for making it. :)
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windygig
Feb 14, 2011 @ 10:13 pm | delete
- And a Cupid Kiss for good measure.
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annmackiemiller
Feb 14, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
- these look wonderful. Sprinkled with Angle Blessing Dust
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xenoc
Feb 14, 2011 @ 8:12 pm | delete
- I love your lens. Thanks for making it!
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awelldressedbullet
Feb 14, 2011 @ 10:00 am | delete
- ~ Cupid Kisses by a Squidoo Angel ~
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shincyriades Feb 14, 2011 @ 9:33 am | delete
- I love your lens! Lots of really romantic ideas - I wish I'd seen it sooner :)
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Chinajoy
Feb 14, 2011 @ 8:23 am | delete
- Love the idea of the chocolate icing with the strawberries, classy.
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SereneSea
Feb 14, 2011 @ 8:12 am | delete
- Love these heart shaped cakes for V day.
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puerdycat
Feb 14, 2011 @ 7:59 am | delete
- Absolutely adorable lens. Thanks for putting the frosting on Valentine's!
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miaponzo
Feb 14, 2011 @ 3:38 am | delete
- Thanks for this cute lens!
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JewelRiver Feb 13, 2011 @ 5:59 pm | delete
- These looks so delicious and so much fun to make. I have a valentines day lens too. Happy Valentines Day
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vickeylynn
Feb 12, 2011 @ 11:03 pm | delete
- I love the recipe for the topping.. This sounds really good and thanks
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daydreamdarling
Feb 12, 2011 @ 2:57 pm | delete
- This is great , thank you for sharing :)
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ArtisticCupcake Feb 11, 2011 @ 9:59 pm | delete
- Now, I know what I really want to give for Valentine's Day! Thank you!
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sweetypie
Feb 11, 2011 @ 12:21 pm | delete
- Great ideas I'll try em!!!!!!!! looks sweet
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Obscure_Treasures
Feb 11, 2011 @ 4:32 am | delete
- Got great ideas of Valentine cup cake designs! kudos!
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ShamanicShift
Feb 9, 2011 @ 11:17 am | delete
- LOL, I'm bookmarking this as both a great cupcake and lens-crafting how-to!
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Cath1125
Feb 8, 2011 @ 7:19 am | delete
- Great recipes here. My Daughter is the cupcake queen here and makes gorgeous ones. She will love this lens.
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stargazer00
Feb 7, 2011 @ 1:30 pm | delete
- What beautiful, yummy looking Valentine Cupcakes!
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Oliversbabycarecouk
Feb 6, 2011 @ 5:17 pm | delete
- Yummy the cakes look delicious.. especially the chocolate with heart shape strawberry!
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Desmei
Feb 4, 2011 @ 11:57 pm | delete
- Sweet lens! Thanks for sharing =)
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laladida88
Feb 3, 2011 @ 9:28 pm | delete
- SWEET!!! 0.0
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Tipi
Jan 28, 2011 @ 3:14 pm | delete
- No I am not going to make cupcakes for Valentine's Day. I am going to cartoon a birthday cake for the day after though. Cute lens!
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themeaparty
Jan 28, 2011 @ 10:45 am | delete
- Great Lens! Thank you so much for sharing all these delicious recipes and ideas! The cupcake soaps are so cute! The strawberry hearts cupcakes look yummy--I'm gonna have to give those a shot! Thanks for sharing!
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mcochs
Jan 26, 2011 @ 6:55 pm | delete
- Awesome lens,enjoyed it very much.Will try some of these ideas!
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bakerwoman
Jan 24, 2011 @ 6:50 pm | delete
- Valentine's Day is just around the corner. It is so opportune that I stumbled upon this lens.
Blessed.
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bubbles
Jan 24, 2011 @ 3:30 pm | delete
- awsome
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