Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (2024)

Swoon-Worthy Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Valentine’s Day is for lovers…cupcakelovers, that is! The holiday that celebrates all things cupid and hearts is custom-made for some cute and easy desserts. So get ready to whip up some sweet treats (and satisfy your own sweet tooth) with these adorable Valentine’s Day cupcakes. It’ll be love at first bite!

This collection has something for everyone: fluffy chocolate cupcakes, lemon cupcakes, strawberry cupcakes, moist red velvet cupcakes. raspberry chocolate cupcakes, mini cupcakes, even roséand pink champagne cupcakes!

Homemade cupcakes are great for a Valentine’s Day party, and they also make the perfect gift for friends, family, and teachers. From simple cupcakes you can whip up at the last minute made with cake mix, to more complex and fancy recipes, you’re guaranteed to fall in love with one of these delicious cupcakes.

Find our whole collection of Valentine’s Day dessert recipes here!

Rosette Cupcakes

Rosettes are one of the easiest buttercream decorations to make, and also one of the prettiest! Here's everything you need to know to create beautiful rosette cupcakes.

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Swirled Chocolate Heart Cupcakes

These Valentine’s Day cupcakes, topped with swirled chocolate heart toppers, will win YOUR heart! Make easy swirled chocolate bark out of your favorite candy melt colors, then cut out heart shapes to make cute & easy cupcake toppers.

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Chocolate Flower Cupcakes

Your valentine will love a bouquet of these Chocolate Flower Cupcakes! They feature a delicious lemon cupcake, fluffy coconut frosting, and easy but beautiful edible chocolate flowers on top.

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Fondant Rose Cupcakes

These cupcakes are topped with mini fondant ribbon roses, sweet little flowers that are super easy and fast to make. These easy fondant flowers add the perfect romantic touch to any dessert.

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Sprinkle Heart Cupcakes

Sprinkle Heart Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any special occasion. Use this easy cupcake decorating hack to make cute, customized, sprinkle-covered cupcakes in no time!

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Chocolate Rose Cupcakes

Romantic Chocolate Rose Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for Valentine's Day, or any special occasion! Learn how to make these lifelike roses out of modeling chocolate.

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Lemon Meringue Teacup Cakes

These delicious Lemon Meringue Teacup Cakes are baked right in real teacups! They make an elegant, memorable dessert that's perfect for special occasions like Valentine's Day.

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Earl Grey Lavender Cupcakes

TheseEarl Grey Lavender Cupcakes start with a moist cake batter, infused with Earl Grey and lavender flavor. The tea is steeped in the milk that goes into the batter, so it’s still a light flavor, not too overpowering or assertive.

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Rosewater Cupcakes

These easy vegan Rosewater Cupcakes are soft, delicate, floral and so unique! Made with rosewater and a simple rose and vanilla buttercream!
(via beplantwell.com)

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Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (10)

Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes

Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes are a 2-bite, sweet and delicious miniature version of classic red velvet cupcakes. These cuties are topped with a simple Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting and are perfect for any occasion.
(via deliciouslittlebites.com)

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Rosé Cupcakes

These Rosé Cupcakes are made with rosé wine and topped with dried rose petals for the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert!
(via Barley and Sage)

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Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (12)

Love Heart Cupcakes

These fluffy vanilla Love Heart Cupcakes have a surprise inside a delicate pink heart, baked right into the center! They look complicated, but it’s surprisingly easy to pull off this baking trick.
(via bakedbyclo.com)

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Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

These Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes are decadent and moist, made with fresh cherries. Cherry lovers will go crazy chocolate cupcakes filled with a sweet cherry filling and topped with a bakery-style vanilla frosting.
(via veenaazmanov.com)

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Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (14)

Best Nutella Cupcakes

If your Valentine loves Nutella, then these cupcakes are for you! Nutella Cupcakes start with chocolate hazelnut cupcakes that are filled with Nutella and topped with creamy Nutella buttercream and crunchy chopped hazelnuts!
(via richanddelish.com)

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Rose Raspberry Lychee Cupcakes

These Rose Lychee Raspberry Cupcakes are delicately flavored with rose water and fresh lychee. You will fall in love with the the lightly sweetened rose and raspberry buttercream!
(via siftandsimmer.com)

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Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (16)

Death by Chocolate

Show your Valentine the depth of your love! These beautiful Death by Chocolate Cupcakes have a dark chocolate cupcake base filled with dark chocolate ganache and is topped with the deepest, darkest chocolate cream cheese frosting you’ve ever tasted.
(via livetosweet.com)

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White Russian Cupcakes

White Russian Cupcakes are a fabulous idea for a grown up Valentine’s Day! These lovely vodka cupcakes are topped with a vodka laden frosting that make a perfect ending to a perfect night
(via christinascucina.com)

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Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (18)

Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream

These dark and decadent Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes are topped with a luscious Mocha Buttercream frosting and are hiding a delicious chocolate truffle inside for a special Valentine’s treat!
(via christinascucina.com)

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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

This easy recipe for moist homemade Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes is going to become your new favorite! Flavorful vanilla cupcakes with a simple cream cheese frosting and a fruity strawberry crunch topping.
(via spatuladesserts)

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Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (20)

Black Forest Cupcakes

These Black Forest Cupcakes have a moist chocolate base, homemade cherry filling with Kirsch, and a light whipped cream topping. The perfect decadent, chocolate dessert for Valentine’s Day.
(via barleyandsage.com)

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Vanilla Raspberry Cupcakes

These easy Vanilla Raspberry Cupcakes come together in a snap. They have a delicious swirl of raspberry buttercream frosting in a cute natural pink that is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
(via sweetmouthjoy.com)

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Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (22)

These Strawberry Filled Cupcakes are soft and fluffy vanilla bean cupcakes with homemade honey-strawberry filling and topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting.
(via livetosweet.com)

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These swoon-worthy Biscoff Cupcakes have a super light and fluffy crumb. They are topped with a luscious Biscoff Cream Cheese Frosting, Cookie Butter Drizzle and Speculoos Cookies.
(via abakingjourney.com)

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Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (24)

Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Rich, moist Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes are filled with raspberry jam and topped with an easy-to-make chocolate ganache frosting. These Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes are perfect for all occasions, especially Valentine’s Day!
(via deliciouslittlebites.com)

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Small Batch Turtle Cupcakes

These deeply chocolatey Turtle Cupcakes have a sweet caramel frosting garnished with toasted pecans, chocolate chips and a bit of caramel drizzle! Perfect for a small Valentine’s celebration.
(via garlicandzest.com)

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Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes (26)

Champagne Cupcakes

These beautiful Champagne Cupcakes are rich, moist and full of champagne flavor. They are topped with a luscious champagne buttercream, and some gold sprinkles to make them extra special to share with someone you love!
(via littlesweetbaker.com)

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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes

These cupcakes are an easy treat for your sweetheart. Dark chocolate cupcakes, with dark chocolate frosting, fun Valentine sprinkles, and a Lindor truffle center.
(via atablefullofjoy.com)

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What is the secret to super moist cupcakes? ›

One of the best ingredients for creating moist cakes and cupcakes is sour cream. Adding a few tablespoons of sour cream to your batter will help to keep your cakes and cupcakes moist and fluffy. You can also add a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice to the batter to help keep the cakes moist.

How to make a heart-shaped cupcake without a mold? ›

Place the cupcake liners in each well of the muffin tin. Then place one foil ball at the top of each well between the liner and the pan. This will make an indent in the top of the cupcake that resembles a heart. Spoon the batter into each liner, filling it no more than halfway.

How to make heart cupcakes without foil? ›

Place 1 big ball at the top of each baking cup, so it folds inward. Place 1 small ball on the bottom sides so they are slightly bent and make a heart shape.

Should you fill cupcake liners? ›

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.

What's the most important ingredient in a cupcake? ›

Flour is perhaps the most important ingredient in a cake mix, as it creates the basic structure of the entire cake. A major component of flour is gluten, which is a protein that provides a way for the cake to bind to itself. The gluten creates a web that traps and seals air bubbles into the cake mix.

Are cupcakes better with milk or water? ›

Use milk instead of water

Most box cake recipes will tell you to add water to the mix. Instead, try adding milk using the same proportions. This will make the cake richer and creamier because it ups the fat content. You can even use buttermilk here for a pleasant tang.

How long should you leave cupcakes to cool before icing? ›

Give yourself an hour between the time your cupcakes come out of the oven and the time you need to frost them. Even if they feel cool on the top, they could still be retaining heat on the inside. Any residual heat in the cupcake can cause your perfectly piped frosting to melt.

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