Valentine's Day Cupcakes

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I originally planned to make Pink Butterfly Cupcakes today, however, when I assmebled the first test cupcake I didn't really like the appearance.  So as I stood in my kitchen, piping bag in hand and my pj's still on, I thought of other ways to decorate cupcakes involving a cut out shape.  Finally it clicked...love hearts! And what perfect timing seeing as Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  You simply need to bake your favourite cupcake, cut out a heart shape and fill in the hole. 

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup self raising flour
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
Preheat oven to 160 degrees (fan-forced) and prepare enough muffin trays and liners for 15 cupcakes.  Lightly beat the eggs together in a bowl, then add to the butter and sugar.  Beat together, with electric mixers, the butter, sugar and eggs until combined and creamy.  Sift the flour and pour the milk and vanilla over the top of this mixture; beat until smooth and combined.  Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Ingredients for Buttercream
1/2 cup butter softened
1 1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
Beat together all ingredients until smooth and combined.  Cut love heart shape into the top of the cooled cupcakes.  Lift out this shape so that there is now a love-heart shaped hole in the cupcake.  Put icing into a 1cm star shaped nozzle and pipe a love heart shape into the hole in the cupcake.  Serve!

Comments

  1. Xiaolu @ 6 BittersweetsJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Ooh cute idea! I'm so excited about all the v-day creations that are just starting to pop up. Love holidays that get people to be creative.

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  2. KerryJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    This is such an adorable idea! I love it. I randomly found your blog the other day... you have so many amazing recipes! It's inspiring & makes me want to go bake something. ... like right now.

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  3. LishJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    What a gorgeous idea!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Anyday is a good day for cupcakes...I love them all...my thighs may not, but I dont care ;)

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  5. DianeJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Quick thinking LOL. They look good and as you say the perfect time for Valentine's day. Well done. Diane

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  6. The Caked CrusaderJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Great idea - they could also be "V" for valentine!

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  7. YasminJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Wow, this is such a simple yet brilliant idea!

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  8. Butter Hearts SugarJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Aw they are so cute! such a sweet valentines idea.

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  9. CandyJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    So cute!

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  10. KimJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    C'est une bonne idée de décorer ainsi les cupcakes. Super pour la St-Valentin qui s'en vient!

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  11. Mary BergfeldJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    This is a great idea. They really look cute and would be perfect for Valentines Day. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  12. VirginiaJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Oh and I thought the "V" was pour moi! HA I love your blog, but it makes me hungry!
    V

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  13. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    The "love hearts" are delightful and your creativity as usual just shines through!

    Bises,
    G

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  14. CheleJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Awe - too cute!

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  15. GenJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    So cute!!! You could even offer them!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Aw. These are so cute.

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  17. FOODESSAJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Why am I not surprised that you would create such adorable cupcakes around these moments?
    Too cute...and certainly tasty too ;o)

    Ciao for now,
    Claudia

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  18. Not Quite NigellaJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Aww how cute filling them with the heart shaped frosting! It would make them so much easier to transport too :)

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  19. Treat and TrickJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Looks great and love the heart shaped frosting!

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  20. scrambledhenfruitJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    These are so pretty! Perfect for anyone's sweetheart. :)

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  21. graceJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    how adorable! valentine's day or not, i'm a sucker for anything pink and heart-shaped. and sweet. :)

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  22. Paris PastryFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    They're so pretty & romantic! How lovely!

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  23. fimereFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    c'est une bonne idée tes cœurs sont tous mignons
    bravo
    bonne journée

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  24. JoanneFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I've definitely been there. Standing over a cupcake, piping bag in hand, with no idea what to do. These look adorable though!

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  25. Tawny @ The Year of The CookieFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    i love the idea of putting the frosting inside! how cute!

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  26. SueFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    How clever you are! They look adorable!

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  27. Cooking GalleryFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    You're right, it's almost Valentine's Day...The cupcakes sound like a great idea!

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  28. JacquelineFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    What fun and cute cupcakes. I am all for that delicious filling. Happy Valentine's Day.

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  29. lenaFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    that's sweet and i also think it's not easy to cut those heart shapes out from the cupcakes!

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  30. LorraineFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    What a great idea to make heart cut-outs in cupcakes! I love these. They are perfect for Valentine's Day:)

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  31. LeslieFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    What fun cupcakes! The piping is a lovely effect!

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  32. BethFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    What pretty little cupcakes! I'm seeing such lovely baking ideas for valentine's day everywhere!

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  33. Brownieville GirlFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Very inventive - it's great when an experiment works out so well!

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  34. HanaâFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    How cute! That's a great idea.

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  35. LancerikaFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    So very sweet!
    J' adore your enchanting blog
    Wishing you lots of
    Amour:)
    Erika
    xoxoxo

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  36. TaylorFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    These look perfect for Valentines Day!! YUM!

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  37. LauraFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    aw, so cute! I tried making Valentine's cupcakes, and though they were delicious, they did not end up this adorable. very pretty!

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  38. Baking AddictFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Definitely very cute! I haven't gotten round to any Valentine's baking yet. I'd eat these any day of the year :)

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