Hugs and Kisses Cupcake Recipe
Make this hugs and kisses cupcake recipe and bring the smiles on Valentine’s Day. Perfect for a class party or a get-together with friends, these are sure to please!
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Hugs and Kisses Cupcake Recipe
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we love sharing fun Valentine’s Day cupcake recipes with you. You might have seen our other X’s and O’s style Valentine’s Day cupcake made with fondant.
If you just squinched up your face at the thought of fondant, I hear ya – fondant is a dessert diving line. Some love it, others can take it, and well, there’s everyone else who lifts it off and won’t touch it.
Should you be the face-squinching type, this hugs and kisses cupcake recipe is for you! It’s fun and it’s topped with candy.
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Tips for Making the Easiest Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
These are a fun and easy cupcake for Valentine’s Day, so I don’t have too many tricks for this one. What I learned when making these:
- After you pour in the candy, run a toothpick inside the letter molds. It will help reduce air bubbles.
- You’ll have breakage and they won’t all come out perfectly. :)
- Use the letter molds – I tried using cookie cutters – big fail!
- If you’re creating a Valentine’s Day cupcake playlist on YouTube, here is our video for these adorable Hugs and Kisses cupcakes.
Easy Fondant Cupcake Decorating Idea
Below is the written and printable tutorial for this fun cupcake decorating idea. Use the comments section below if you have any questions.
Hugs and Kisses Cupcakes
These adorable and easy hugs and kisses cupcakes for Valentine's Day are perfect for the sweetest holiday.
Ingredients
The Best Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Cupcake Frosting Recipe
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1-2 teaspoons extract (we used cotton candy)
Candy Heart Cupcake Decorations
- pink candy melts (we get them here on Amazon)
- bright pink candy melts (here on Amazon)
- silicone mold (letters and hearts on Amazon)
Instructions
- Bake 12 cupcakes (click here for our easy vanilla cupcake recipe - it's perfect for this). You can double the batch, if needed. Allow to cool completely.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the light pink candies per package instructions. Let it cool slightly and transfer to a disposable piping bag (or sandwich bag). Pipe into the mold. Repeat the process for the bright pink candy melts. Set aside to harden (can be placed in the refrigerator for 10 minutes).
- Next, combine all frosting ingredients into a stand mixer or large bowl and mix until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag with a round tip (I used a #10).
- Once the candy toppings have set, gently remove each from the mold. Now it's time to assemble your cute hugs and kisses cupcakes! Frost each cupcake and place a candy on top.
Notes
For more amazing cupcakes, visit RufflesAndRainBoots.com
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 223Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 19gProtein: 0g
All nutrition information is estimated. For accuracy, please calculate your exact brands and ingredients if accuracy is desired.
Other Valentine's Day Cupcakes You Might Like
I mentioned that I love cupcakes, right? Let me give you a glimpse into my crazy... Here are a few more Valentine's Day cupcake decorating ideas you might like:
- Teddy Bear Cupcakes - Cuties for your cuties! Seriously, these are adorable.
- Hilarious Poop Emoji Cupcakes - They are as funny as you think and draw a chuckle.
- See all of Ruffles and Rain Boots' Valentine's Day cupcakes here.
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