Hello everyone, it's that time of year again. Valentines Day is in full bloom, people are buying gifts and candy left and right to show appreciation for their loved ones. If You're looking for a last minute gift, hosting a party, or just saying in, here's a Valentine's Day cupcake recipe just for you!

Ingredients:

3/4 Cup of Butter

3 Eggs

2 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 3/4 Cups of sugar 3 teaspoons of vanilla

1 1/4 Cups of milk

2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder

2-3 drops of pink food coloring (optional)

Frosting:

4oz of cream cheese softened

4oz (1/2 cup) butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1-2 tablespoons of half and half or heavy cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. I didn't have any paper liners to put in my muffin tin but I recommend using them. Cream the butter and sugar together. Then add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition following with the vanilla extract.

Then add the flour, mixing after each cup incorporated. Then add the salt and the baking powder. Add the milk in intervals right after this, lastly ending with 2-3 drops of the food coloring if you are using it. Scoop batter into prepared muffin tin, I used a 1/3 cup but use whatever you're comfortable with.

Bake for 15-18 minutes or when a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Cool for fifteen minutes and then frost.

Icing Directions:

Add cream cheese and butter until mixed together and smooth. Then add the powdered sugar and vanilla Add the half-half or heavy cream until smooth, use additional if needed.

I hope this recipe helps with Valentines Day activities and that each and every one of you has a wonderful day.