10 Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes To Sweeten Your Day (2024)

10 Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes To Sweeten Your Day (1)

Are you looking for some VDay inspiration? In this list, you will find 10 Valentine’s Day cupcake recipes. All of them are yummy, super easy, and quick to make! Give them a try!

What dessert could be better for Valentine’s Day than a strawberry cupcake with pink frosting and sugar hearts on top? Literally nothing!

I think cupcakes are the perfect type of dessert. First of all, they’re perfectly portioned. One cupcake = one portion of dessert, individually wrapped so you can eat it with your hands and not get your hands dirty. They’re also portable, so you can run away with them if you want to NOT share your cupcake with anyone (it’s not meant for sharing anyway!). Third, they’re super customizable. If you have a type of cake in mind that you know it’s your favorite (chocolate, for example), I assure you that you can transform it into a cupcake.

Cupcakes are like literal tiny cakes – they have a similar batter, they have some sort of cream or icing on top and they can be made with various flavors and even fresh fruit. And did I mention they’re absolutely adorable?!

And because Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, I cannot think of a better way to celebrate that with a fresh batch of yummy cupcakes.

Seriously, I can’t think of anyone that hates cupcakes. And if there are people like this, I’m absolutely convinced you can change their minds if you make the ideal cupcake combo for them. Chocolate, strawberries, vanilla, raspberry, white chocolate, coconut, lemon – you name it, there’s surely a cupcake that contains it. And that’s exactly why I love cupcakes so damn much!

Another thing I love about baking cupcakes for Valentine’s Day is that you can share them with more people. After all, Valentine’s Day isn’t always about you and your significant other; there are plenty more people in your life to love! Your friends, your family, your neighbors, your co-workers. So why not share some cute and yummy cupcakes with them as well?

Ah, last but not least: if you have patience and you love decorating something with your own hands, then creating pretty cupcakes MUST be the best activity for you. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Okay, enough with the praising of cupcakes, I guess you already understood just how awesome I think they are and how perfect this type of dessert is for Valentine’s Day. But how can you choose the best recipe this year? I mean… there are SO many options out there! Well, I did all the hard work (almost, you still have to make them, haha!) for you and I selected the 10 best recipes I could find!

Below you will find my short list of 10 Valentine’s Day cupcake recipes that you can try this year. You’ll find cupcakes for all tastes and preferences: strawberry cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, red velvet cupcakes, and everything in-between. Complicated or simple, pink or white, you’ll surely find something to love in my list down below.

Now all you’re left to do is choose the perfect recipe for YOU and your loved one. Then get to work and surprise him/her with a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. Cute, right?

In order to access each of these recipes, you need to click the titles or buttons. Happy cooking!

Are you looking for some VDay inspiration? In this list, you will find 10 Valentine's Day cupcake recipes. All of them are yummy, super easy, and quick to make! Give them a try!

If you love strawberries, then you'll absolutely adore these strawberry cupcakes with strawberry buttercream. You've been warned: prepare for a strawberry overdose!

Recipe created by Life Made Simple.

Yummy, decadent and extremely romantic, these red velvet cupcakes are the ultimate dream! They're both gorgeous and easy to make and I just can't think of a better combo.

Recipe created by The Dallas Socials.

I'm a big raspberries fan, so these raspberry cream-filled cupcakes for Valentine's day are definitely one of my favorites in this entire list!

Recipe created by Cincy Shopper.

Just look at these, they're absolutely gorgeous! This recipe is quick and easy to understand and you can decorate and customize these cupcakes however you want. I personally love the Oreo topping idea!

Recipe created by Hoosier Homemade.

If you're in the mood for something really impressive that requires a bit of prop, then these Cupid's Arrow Cupcakes are definitely for you. They'll be a hit, everyone will love them!

Recipe created by Bakerella.

Okay, I guess you already understood that I love a good strawberry and cream cheese combo, so of course, I have another recipe for you! This one's pink, cute and absolutely delicious.

Recipe created by Life Love and Sugar.

This recipe is for all those of you that love chocolate-covered strawberries - why not put them on top of a cupcake with some fluffy pink buttercream? These cupcakes look really impressive!

Recipe created by Life Love and Sugar.

Let's try a classic recipe instead - cherry almond cupcakes that are quick and easy to make. I can't think of anyone that wouldn't love these!

Recipe created by Julie's Eats and Treats.

Valentine's Day and red velvet desserts go hand in hand, which is why I present to you another red velvet cupcake. This one's for all my chocolate lovers - or your lovers!

Recipe created by Life Love and Sugar.

Let's end this list with a nice surprise: hidden heart cupcakes that are both cute and easy to make! Seriously, you won't spend hours in the kitchen to achieve this result and the lucky receiver will definitely be impressed!

Recipe created by Curly's Cooking.

10 Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes To Sweeten Your Day (2024)

FAQs

What is a traditional food for Valentine's Day? ›

A good-quality steak with a potato side is a timeless choice, but couples craving a lighter romantic meal may go for fish like sea bass or salmon. And naturally, there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan picks for Valentine's Day. Italian dishes, like pasta, are also a classic Valentine's Day choice.

What should I make my crush for Valentine's Day? ›

Fortune cookies filled with romantic messages are a unique and reliable option to please your love. Other ideas are red velvet muffins/cupcakes, artisanal truffles, chocolate coated nuts, heart-shaped chocolates and cookies or just about anything that would imply Valentine's Day.

What to make a girl for Valentine's Day? ›

30 Cutest DIY Valentine's Day Gifts You Can Make for Cheap
  • Snickers Bouquet. Yes, flowers are a nice gift, but bring them to the next level by literally wrapping them in candy! ...
  • Romantic Cork Board. ...
  • Photo Box. ...
  • Memories Shadow Box. ...
  • Kisses Jar. ...
  • Bath Bomb Valentine. ...
  • Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs. ...
  • Felt Heart Mobile.
Feb 5, 2020

Who made Valentine's Day? ›

The English poet Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to record St. Valentine's Day as a day of romantic celebration in his 1375 poem “Parliament of Foules,” writing, “For this was sent on Seynt Valentyne's day / Whan every foul cometh ther to choose his mate.”

What food is most eaten on Valentine's Day? ›

Chocolate – We won't leave out the most popular Valentine's Day food, even though it one of the more recent additions to the holiday menu.

What is a cute Valentine's Day tradition? ›

Offering a bouquet of red roses to your beloved. Purchasing a card with a heartfelt message. Sharing a candlelit meal with your partner. Giving a heart-shaped box of delicious chocolates.

What do you eat on a Valentine's Day picnic? ›

Ideal Valentine's Day food items for a picnic are French bread, cheeses, antipasto, pate and salads. Strawberries dipped in chocolate are an easy dessert and for a little extra, spoil your loved one with a hamper with champagne and chocolate. The only other items you'll need are a blanket, cushions and an umbrella.

What is 2 3 full for cupcakes? ›

Fill your cupcake cases 2/3 full – around 3 tablespoons – or one decent ice scream scoop. Avoid filling your cupcake cases with too much batter as they will not bake properly and might overflow when they rise.

How to make a heart shaped cupcake cake? ›

And then all you do is:
  1. Place baking cups into cupcake pan.
  2. Make balls out of aluminum foil: 1 big and 2 small for each baking cup. ...
  3. Place 1 big ball at the top of each baking cup, so it folds inward. ...
  4. Fill baking cups just over 1/2 full.
  5. Bake cupcakes as recipe dictates and let cool.
Feb 3, 2014

How to make a heart cake without a heart pan? ›

It's simple. Make your batter, then pour half into an eight-inch round pan and other half into an eight-inch square pan. Bake the two cakes following your recipe's directions; once they've had a chance to cool, level the tops, and cut the round cake in half, creating two semi circles.

How to make a heart shape cake with buttercream? ›

Add a layer about 2cm thick of the buttercream and use a palette knife to spread the buttercream evenly. Push it all the way to the edge. (Don't worry about it going too far to the edge as this will help in the crumb coat stage). To create the heart shape, lightly score a cross on the top layer.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Aracelis Kilback

Last Updated:

Views: 6190

Rating: 4.3 / 5 (64 voted)

Reviews: 87% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Aracelis Kilback

Birthday: 1994-11-22

Address: Apt. 895 30151 Green Plain, Lake Mariela, RI 98141

Phone: +5992291857476

Job: Legal Officer

Hobby: LARPing, role-playing games, Slacklining, Reading, Inline skating, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Dance

Introduction: My name is Aracelis Kilback, I am a nice, gentle, agreeable, joyous, attractive, combative, gifted person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.