Sweet Valentine's Day Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cupcake Base
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1 & 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
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1/8 teaspoon flaky sea salt
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3 tablespoon butter, softened
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1 & 1/2 cup white sugar
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2 large eggs
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup milk
→ Pink Frosting
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3 cups icing sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 teaspoon pink food coloring
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and sea salt until well combined.
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Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy - this creates the perfect foundation for your cupcakes.
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Mix in eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract. Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
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Fill each liner about 3/4 full with batter. Bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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While cupcakes cool, beat icing sugar and butter until combined. Add vanilla, pink food coloring, and cream. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
# Notes:
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Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting
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Add more cream to frosting if needed for desired consistency