Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
- Food coloring (optional for decoration)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with heart-shaped liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs and mix with oil, vanilla, and milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Once cupcakes are cool, frost them with a piping bag and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough cupcakes.
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg