Valentine's Day Cupcakes
Delicious homemade cupcakes topped with strawberry buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup warm coffee
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 3 tablespoons milk (more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Make the Chocolate Cupcakes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, warm coffee, egg, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the lined cupcake pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool.
Make the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed.
- Mix in the freeze-dried strawberries, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
Frost the Cupcakes
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or a knife to spread the strawberry buttercream frosting on top.
Notes
Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If refrigerating, let them come to room temperature before serving.