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Sweetheart Cupcakes

These Sweetheart Cupcakes are fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a luscious strawberry jam filling and topped with a creamy pink buttercream frosting. Finished with heart shaped sprinkles, they’re a sweet and charming treat that’ll melt anyone’s heart.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cupcake corer or small knife
  • Piping bag and tip (optional)

Ingredients

  • Cupcakes:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • Filling:
  • ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
  • Pink Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pink food coloring gel preferred
  • Decorations optional:
  • Heart-shaped sprinkles
  • Sliced strawberries
  • Mini chocolate hearts

Instructions

  • Prep:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Make the cupcakes:
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among liners (about ¾ full).
  • Bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Fill the cupcakes:
  • Once cooled, use a knife or cupcake corer to remove a small center from each cupcake.
  • Spoon in about 1 tsp of strawberry jam and replace the tops (trimmed if needed).
  • Make the frosting:
  • Beat butter until creamy (2 minutes).
  • Gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Add vanilla, salt, and 2 tbsp cream. Beat until fluffy. Add more cream if needed.
  • Tint with pink food coloring until desired shade is reached.
  • Decorate:
  • Pipe or spread frosting onto cupcakes. Add heart sprinkles or toppings of your choice.
Servings: 12 cupcakes