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Valentine's Cupcakes (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 sticks butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
5 eggs
1 cup whole milk
colored sprinkles , for decorating
candy hearts , for decorating
sweet vanilla frosting , recipe follows
2 sticks butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 drops red food coloring

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
In large bowl, add the butter and sugar. Beat with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Slowly alternate between adding the milk and the flour mixture, ending with milk.
Line 2 (12 capacity) cupcake pans with Valentine's Day paper liners. Using a standard ice-cream scoop, fill each liner 2/3 full. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean about 18 to 20 minutes Remove the pans from the oven and put on a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost the cupcakes with Sweet Vanilla Frosting. Use an offset spatula or butter knife to spread the frosting on top of the cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles and candy hearts. Enjoy with your loved ones!
Sweet Vanilla Frosting:
In a large bowl add the butter and a few cups of sugar. Beat together until combined. Slowly alternate between adding the remaining sugar with the wet ingredients, being careful not to over beat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	619.37 Kcal (2593 kJ)
Calories from fat	308.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.24g	53%
Cholesterol	74.9mg	25%
Sodium	605.95mg	25%
Potassium	1000.68mg	21%
Total Carbs	72.42g	24%
Sugars	43.41g	174%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	2%
Protein	7.04g	14%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	67.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	425.14 Kcal (1780 kJ)
Calories from fat	211.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.5g	53%
Cholesterol	51.41mg	25%
Sodium	415.93mg	25%
Potassium	686.87mg	21%
Total Carbs	49.71g	24%
Sugars	29.8g	174%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	2%
Protein	4.83g	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	46.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

15.2

Points
17

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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