Get ready to fall head over heels for the most adorable and delectable Valentine's Day treat that will make your taste buds dance with joy! These Mini Conversation Heart Cupcakes are not just a dessert; they're a sweet love letter baked to perfection. Imagine tiny, fluffy cupcakes adorned with charming conversation heart candies that whisper sweet nothings, creating a dessert so irresistible that everyone will be asking for seconds (and thirds)!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla frosting
- Conversation heart candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper cupcake liners, lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with vanilla frosting using a piping bag or offset spatula.
- Decorate the top of each cupcake with conversation heart candies, arranging them in a decorative pattern.
- Serve and enjoy your festive Mini Conversation Heart Cupcakes!
Tips
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for a smoother, more consistent batter.
- Don't Overmix: Mix your batter just until ingredients are combined to keep your cupcakes light and tender.
- Even Filling: Use a small cookie scoop or piping bag to ensure uniform cupcake sizes and even baking.
- Cooling is Key: Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and maintain a clean decoration.
- Frosting Technique: Use a piping bag with a star tip for a professional, bakery-style finish.
- Candy Placement: Arrange conversation heart candies while frosting is still soft to help them stick perfectly.
- Storage Tip: Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for maximum freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 55mg
