It’s almost Valentine’s Day! I know there are a lot of differing attitudes surrounding this holiday, but really, I don’t care…I LOVE IT.
While we should share our love on the daily, it’s not a bad idea to spread a little extra love and appreciation on this day, Cupid’s Birthday (probably). Plus, I get to bust out all the pink and red and glitter and SPRINKLES! These mini cupcakes are an unapologetic celebration of all things sweet and saccharine that is Valentine’s Day. So, share a cupcake, give a Valentine, make a date with your love or your very best pals. Basically, just let your favorites know their your fave in the form of butter and sugar and sprinkles.
PS, can we talk about how Funfetti is NOT Rainbow Party Chip? Personally, I prefer the latter but don’t really know what those little rainbow chips are, cause they are definitely not sprinkles. Have you made this distinction? If so, discuss. [recipe]
Sprinkle Cupcakes
Adapted from this recipe.
Makes about 48 mini cupcakes.
1 stick (4 ounces) softened, unsalted butter
1 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
5 tablespoons sprinkles
Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line 2 mini muffin tins with paper liners.
In the bowl of a mixer (or in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer), beat the butter until creamy. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture resembles a crumble topping. Add in the eggs and beat for 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Gradually add in the milk and vanilla until just combined. Fold in the sprinkles. Using a small cookie scoop or spoons, fill each mini cupcake cup about 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated oven, one pan at a time, for about 15 minutes or until the cupcake tops spring back to the touch. Cool on a rack completely before frosting.
Whipped Buttercream
Adapted from this recipe.
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
pinch of salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup softened, unsalted butter
sprinkles for decoration
In a saucepan whisk together the sugar and flour, whisk in the milk until smooth, add the salt. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Once cooled, beat the butter in a mixer (or using a hand mixer and mixing bowl) until creamy. Add the cooled flour mixture and vanilla. Beat until a smooth frosting forms (the mixture may look greasy or curdled at some point, just keep whipping it!). Spread or pipe onto baked and cooled cupcakes and decorate with additional sprinkles. [/recipe]
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe
These mini cupcakes are super adorable, and because they’re mini, everyone can eat, like 10 right?
cindy
TRUTH!
Erika
Cindy..OMG..adorbs.. My daughter will love these. She is determined to make valentine cupcakes for all her friends. ๐
cindy
Aw, that’s so cute of her!
Nicole
SO adorable. I love a jazzed up vanilla cupcake any time! Valentine’s Day has the best color palette of all the holidays, I think. I used to ask for a funfetti cake with rainbow chip frosting for my birthday. I did NOT know there was a rainbow chip cake option. Mind blown.
cindy
YES! I always loved rainbow chip frosting too, and there is totally a cake to match!
Katrina @ WVS
These cupcakes are too cute! Love this!
cindy
thanks, Katrina!
Danguole
Supah cute! I see what you did there with the link… AND I LOVE IT.
autumn
ALL THE SPRINKLES!!! I especially love the top pic, Cindy. So good.
Laura Dembowski
Totally agree on the Funfetti vs Rainbow Chip thing. I have a recipe for Rainbow Chip cake I want to try. It involves melting white chocolate, coloring it, letting it set and then chopping it up. Until I try that, these cupcakes will definitely hold me over ๐
Hannah @ Cook and Craft Blog
aw these are so cute! (:
Rebecca
omg yum, I made V day cookies with ridiculous decorations but yours look better!
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Tracy | Peanut Butter and Onion
I like sprinkles, but I’m obsessed with valentines sprinkles. These look delish!
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com
Haha, of COURSE Valentine’s Day is Cupid’s birthday! Everything makes total sense now. These cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate. Bring on the glitter and sprinkles!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
These are so cute! I wish I would have seen them in time for Valintine’s Day!
cindy
You could definitely switch up the sprinkles for any occasion ๐