10 Valentine’s Day Cupcake Recipes To Sweeten Your Day

Are you looking for some VDay inspiration? In this list, you will find 10 Valentine’s Day cupcake recipes. All of them are yummy, super easy, and quick to make! Give them a try!

What dessert could be better for Valentine’s Day than a strawberry cupcake with pink frosting and sugar hearts on top? Literally nothing!

I think cupcakes are the perfect type of dessert. First of all, they’re perfectly portioned. One cupcake = one portion of dessert, individually wrapped so you can eat it with your hands and not get your hands dirty. They’re also portable, so you can run away with them if you want to NOT share your cupcake with anyone (it’s not meant for sharing anyway!). Third, they’re super customizable. If you have a type of cake in mind that you know it’s your favorite (chocolate, for example), I assure you that you can transform it into a cupcake.

Cupcakes are like literal tiny cakes – they have a similar batter, they have some sort of cream or icing on top and they can be made with various flavors and even fresh fruit. And did I mention they’re absolutely adorable?!

And because Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, I cannot think of a better way to celebrate that with a fresh batch of yummy cupcakes.

Seriously, I can’t think of anyone that hates cupcakes. And if there are people like this, I’m absolutely convinced you can change their minds if you make the ideal cupcake combo for them. Chocolate, strawberries, vanilla, raspberry, white chocolate, coconut, lemon – you name it, there’s surely a cupcake that contains it. And that’s exactly why I love cupcakes so damn much!

Another thing I love about baking cupcakes for Valentine’s Day is that you can share them with more people. After all, Valentine’s Day isn’t always about you and your significant other; there are plenty more people in your life to love! Your friends, your family, your neighbors, your co-workers. So why not share some cute and yummy cupcakes with them as well?

Ah, last but not least: if you have patience and you love decorating something with your own hands, then creating pretty cupcakes MUST be the best activity for you. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Okay, enough with the praising of cupcakes, I guess you already understood just how awesome I think they are and how perfect this type of dessert is for Valentine’s Day. But how can you choose the best recipe this year? I mean… there are SO many options out there! Well, I did all the hard work (almost, you still have to make them, haha!) for you and I selected the 10 best recipes I could find!

Below you will find my short list of 10 Valentine’s Day cupcake recipes that you can try this year. You’ll find cupcakes for all tastes and preferences: strawberry cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, red velvet cupcakes, and everything in-between. Complicated or simple, pink or white, you’ll surely find something to love in my list down below.

Now all you’re left to do is choose the perfect recipe for YOU and your loved one. Then get to work and surprise him/her with a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. Cute, right?

In order to access each of these recipes, you need to click the titles or buttons. Happy cooking!

1

Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry White Chocolate Buttercream

If you love strawberries, then you'll absolutely adore these strawberry cupcakes with strawberry buttercream. You've been warned: prepare for a strawberry overdose!

Recipe created by Life Made Simple.

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2

Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcakes

Yummy, decadent and extremely romantic, these red velvet cupcakes are the ultimate dream! They're both gorgeous and easy to make and I just can't think of a better combo.

Recipe created by The Dallas Socials.

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3

Valentine Raspberry Cream Filled Cupcake

I'm a big raspberries fan, so these raspberry cream-filled cupcakes for Valentine's day are definitely one of my favorites in this entire list!

Recipe created by Cincy Shopper.

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4

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Just look at these, they're absolutely gorgeous! This recipe is quick and easy to understand and you can decorate and customize these cupcakes however you want. I personally love the Oreo topping idea!

Recipe created by Hoosier Homemade.

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5

Cupid’s Arrow Cupcakes

If you're in the mood for something really impressive that requires a bit of prop, then these Cupid's Arrow Cupcakes are definitely for you. They'll be a hit, everyone will love them!

Recipe created by Bakerella.

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6

Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Okay, I guess you already understood that I love a good strawberry and cream cheese combo, so of course, I have another recipe for you! This one's pink, cute and absolutely delicious.

Recipe created by Life Love and Sugar.

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7

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

This recipe is for all those of you that love chocolate-covered strawberries – why not put them on top of a cupcake with some fluffy pink buttercream? These cupcakes look really impressive!

Recipe created by Life Love and Sugar.

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8

Cherry Almond Cupcakes

Let's try a classic recipe instead – cherry almond cupcakes that are quick and easy to make. I can't think of anyone that wouldn't love these!

Recipe created by Julie's Eats and Treats.

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9

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Valentine's Day and red velvet desserts go hand in hand, which is why I present to you another red velvet cupcake. This one's for all my chocolate lovers – or your lovers!

Recipe created by Life Love and Sugar.

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10

Hidden Heart Valentine’s Cupcakes

Let's end this list with a nice surprise: hidden heart cupcakes that are both cute and easy to make! Seriously, you won't spend hours in the kitchen to achieve this result and the lucky receiver will definitely be impressed!

Recipe created by Curly's Cooking.

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