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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    19 Valentine's Day Cupcake Ideas

    Published: Jan 25, 2022 · Modified: Jan 25, 2022 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 3 Comments

    Collage of cupcakes for Valentine's Day.

    These Valentine's Day cupcake ideas will give you plenty of sweet choices for what to make to celebrate the holiday of love. After all, cupcakes are love at first bite!

    Strawberry cupcakes, champagne cupcakes, red velvet cupcakes, and Crown Royal Cupcakes in a collage.
    Jump to:
    • Why We Love Cupcakes
    • Variations
    • Easy Cupcake Ideas
    • More Valentine's Day Desserts

    Why We Love Cupcakes

    Cupcakes are the perfect party dessert because you don't need utensils, and one cupcake is just the right serving. You also don't have to worry about frosting the middle of a layer cake with cupcakes! Adding a surprise inside like Lindor truffle center is fun, and with cupcakes, you know everyone will get the surprise!

    We also love this no-bake cookie dough bites recipe and these chocolate dipped Valentine's Oreos as they are both an easy and quick dessert for Valentine's Day.

    Whether you're making a batch of cupcakes for a Valentine's Day party or just something special for your family, these Valentine's Day cupcake ideas are perfect.

    The best part is, many of the cupcakes are easy to make and won't take much time. 

    Variations

    Adding red sprinkles to a cupcake makes it festive, but you can get more creative!

    • Red velvet or pink velvet cupcakes are both a popular Valentine's Day treat.
    • Spice it up with champagne frosting or dark chocolate.
    • Add a Hershey's Kiss on top for adorable Kisses cupcakes.
    • Add a little of your favorite liquor for a boozy adults only cupcake.

    I think my favorite is the Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes I made last year for Valentine's Day. They aren't for kids, but let me tell you; red wine and dark chocolate were made for each other!

    What's the secret of moist cupcakes?

    Gently mixing the batter is key to a moist cupcake. Use your electric mixer on low. You want to create air bubbles that will expand in the oven. Over mixing can deflate the bubbles resulting in a tougher cupcake.

    Does the type of oil I use to make cupcakes matter?

    You can use light olive oil or canola oil, but we like canola best. You can also use grapeseed oil.

    Can I save an over-baked cupcake?

    It's tough, but you can try. What do you have to lose, right? Add milk to powdered sugar to make a glaze and drizzle it on your cupcakes before baking. In addition, you could add a little of your favorite liquor for a boozy cupcake.

    Easy Cupcake Ideas

    Red Wine Chocolate Cupcakes

    Chocolate desserts are my favorite, and these red wine chocolate cupcakes were amazing and easy to make! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want a special dessert for adults.
    Check out this recipe
    Red Wine Chocolate Cupcakes

    Red Velvet Cupcakes

    This classic red velvet cupcake recipe is a delicious treat of red velvet cake in a smaller portion, perfect for a party! Easy to make!
    Check out this recipe
    Red Velvet Cupcakes

    Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    These Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting are so delicious. Homemade cupcakes are so easy to make and taste so much better!
    Check out this recipe
    Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Crown Royal Cupcakes

    Who would guess Crown Royal Cupcakes would be such a hit? Discovering the deep delicious flavors of Crown Royal gave me the idea.
    Check out this recipe
    Crown Royal Cupcakes

    Grapefruit Champagne Mimosa Cupcakes

    These lovely cupcakes are perfect for a champagne toast! Light and fluffy, with bright, citrus-y grapefruit and sparkling wine.
    Check out this recipe
    Grapefruit Champagne Mimosa Cupcakes

    Mini Gluten Free Champagne Cupcakes

    You will love these festive Gluten Free Champagne Cupcakes. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day, New Years’, or for any celebration. We love the red heart on top!
    Check out this recipe

    Personalized Conversation Heart Valentine Cupcakes

    Personalized Sweet Heart cupcakes topped with fondant hearts with names in colorful sugars are both fun to make and eat!
    Check out this recipe

    Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

    These Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes feature a sour cream chocolate cupcake base and a bright raspberry buttercream frosting.
    Check out this recipe

    Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

    This chocolate ganache cupcakes recipe is perfect as is but even better when topped with cherry buttercream frosting. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
    Check out this recipe

    Super Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes

    These rich, fudgy, super decadent chocolate cupcakes are all for you! So soft, fluffy, and full of chocolate flavor in every bite!
    Check out this recipe

    Chocolate Wine Cupcakes with Wine Frosting

    These Chocolate Wine cupcakes with Wine Frosting are a delicious grown up cupcake that are perfect for date night with your love!
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Wine Cupcakes with Wine Frosting

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

    Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with strawberry frosting and chocolate covered fresh strawberries! These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are the ultimate dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

    Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting

    Nothing says Valentines Day quite like one of these Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting - and of course the chocolate hearts are adorable!
    Check out this recipe

    Fudgy Chocolate Cupcakes with Two-Tone Roses

    Fudgy Chocolate Cupcakes with Two Tone Roses: they’re easier than they look, but just as delicious!
    Check out this recipe

    Love Monster Cupcakes

    Perfect cupcakes are topped with a simple design that just happens to mean - I LOVE YOU! I call this cupcake the Love Monster!
    Check out this recipe
    Love Monster Cupcakes

    Valentine Raspberry Cream Filled Cupcake with a Cupcake

    These super easy and totally adorable Valentine Raspberry Cream Filled Cupcakes with a Cupcake topper will be perfect for showing some love!
    Check out this recipe

    Perfectly Chocolate Cupcakes

    Truly the most amazing moist and super delicious chocolate cupcake recipe ever with a pretty rose on top of cupcakes!
    Check out this recipe
    Perfectly Chocolate Cupcakes

    Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

    Red velvet is one of those things that you love or hate. Give these yummy cupcakes a try and decide for yourself!
    Check out this recipe
    Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

    Raspberry Cheesecake Chocolate Cupcakes

    These moist Raspberry Cupcakes with a hidden cheesecake pudding center and raspberry butter cream on top are sheer perfection!
    Check out this recipe

    Cupcakes are my favorite easy dessert, but I've got many more desserts that are perfect for Valentine's Day, like this Sweetheart Cake, this round-up of Valentine's Day cookies, and these 30 Valentine's Day recipes with chocolate.

    Check out my Valentine's Day Pinterest board for more ideas!

    More Valentine's Day Desserts

    • Valentine’s Day Desserts for Kids
    • Almond Butter Truffles for Valentine's Day
    • How to Make Chocolate Covered OREOs
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    1. Carolyn J. Osland

      January 23, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      What is the cupcake on the lower cover. Chocolate with white filling and carmel outside. Want that recipe Do not know name of it or where to find it. Please help.

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        January 23, 2017 at 4:43 pm

        Here is the link to that one, Carolyn: http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50321/slutty-brownie-cups-recipe/ It was the 15th recipe on the list. Thanks for visiting.

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      • Carolyn J. Osland

        January 23, 2017 at 10:54 pm

        Ned to find the recipe for those slutty brownie cups. Please direct me to that recipe. Thanks

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