Heart Shaped Cupcakes (with Video)
These Heart Shaped Cupcakes are moist and delicious with a beautiful presentation. They're easy to make for birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, weddings and other celebrations!
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
- 15 oz white cake mix or chocolate cake mix (1 box)
- oil called for on cake mix box
- eggs called for on cake mix box
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 drops red food coloring
- nonpareil sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups into a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Scrunch pieces of aluminum foil into twelve 3/4 inch balls, and slip one between each paper cup and the tin to make a heart shape.
- Make cake batter as directed on box. Then fill each cup half full (no more than that).
- Bake 15-17 minutes according to the box instructions or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
Frosting
- In large bowl, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add several drops of food color to make desired shade of pink.
- Spread frosting on cooled cupcakes using a knife or small spatula. Top with sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can make these cupcakes up to 1 day ahead of time and store in the fridge in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg | Net Carbs: 50g