Valentines Day Cupcakes

Happy Valentines Day to all of you❤❤❤❤!!!
In honor of this day I made some yummy and awesome looking valentines cupcakes. And which sort of cake fits better to this day then red velvet?? NONE.
Plus it is my favorite.

I just love the red color of it and how it fits the day. 
For the decoration I made some fondant hearts in red and pink, and they just look so cute and inviting.

Those cupcakes are perfect as a present for your sweetheart or loved ones which you want to feel special.

For the Red Velvet Cupcakes you'll need:
 3 1/3 cup(435g) Flour
1 1/2 Tsp. Salt
3/4 cup(170g) Butter
2 1/2 cups(565g) Sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
6 Tbsp. Red food color
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cocoa powder
2 ounces(55g) Dark chocolate, melted
1 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup(300ml) Buttermilk
1 1/2 Tsp. Cider vingar
1 1/2 Tsp. Baking powder

1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
In a medium size bowl sift together the flour and the salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar, on medium speed with your hand mixer, for about 5 minutes until very light and fluffy. 
Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.

2. In 3 parts, alternating with the flour, add the buttermilk. Beat until everything is incorporated but do not overbeat. 
Add the melted chocolate and beat until combined. 

3. In a small bowl mix together the cocoa powder, food color and vanilla extract.
Add to the batter and beat well. The batter should now have a deep red color.
In another small bowl stir together the cider vinegar and the baking powder.
Add also to the better and incorporate.

4. Line a muffin tin with paper cups and fill those about 3/4 with batter.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Let them cool before frosting them.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting you'll need:

1/2 cup(112g) Butter
16 ounces(450g) Cream cheese
2 cups(240g) Powdered sugar, sifted
1 Tsp. Vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl cream the butter with an electric hand mixer for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until you have really firm buttercream.
Add the vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.
Add the cream cheese and beat until just combined. Do not overbeat or it'll be soupy!!!!

2. Cover with plastic wrap and put into the fridge for 15-20 minutes.


You can decorate your cupcakes however you like it. Your creativity can be boundless. 

As you can see I used a spatula to make a frosting swirl(looks easier than it is) and a 1M Wilton tip to pipe the frosting the cupcakes.
I also used a imprint mat for the bigger hearts. I think it makes them look even more precious.
You could also make some buttercream and pipe some roses on top of the cupcakes and make a little rose bouquet. 
Any way you make them, they'll be a hit for sure.

Have a lovely Valentines Day my lovelies, see you soon...

XOXO Owlicious ;)