Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pink frosting
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with pink frosting.
- Decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Use a cookie scoop to fill the cupcake liners evenly. Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined for lighter cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg