Arrow of Love Vanilla Cupcakes: Perfect for Your Valentine

These Cupid’s Arrow Vanilla Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any romantic occasion. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or simply a day to show love, these light and fluffy cupcakes, topped with a delicate vanilla buttercream frosting, are sure to steal hearts.

Bite into a soft cupcake that melts in your mouth, revealing a sweet vanilla flavor that dances on your palate. The frosting is creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness, making it an irresistible combination for cupcake lovers.

Romantic Vanilla Cupcakes to Capture Hearts

 

These cupcakes are fluffy, moist, and bursting with pure vanilla flavor. Each bite is a gentle reminder of sweet moments shared with loved ones, making them the ideal dessert to celebrate affection.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
• Sprinkles or edible glitter for decorating (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
10. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the vanilla buttercream. Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

• Servings: 12 cupcakes
• Calories: 210kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 33g