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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
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valentine's day cupcakes

If you love to bake, you're sure going to enjoy making these toothsome cupcakes for Valentine's Day! These red and pink cupcakes are great to add to your party table. You can also use them as a wonderful gifting option for a close baker friend this Valentine's Day!
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Step 1

Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

Step 2

Follow cake mix directions for cupcakes.

Step 3

Fill only 2/3 full to avoid spilling over the sides, then bake at 350°F [176°C] for 19-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan to cool completely.

Step 4

Load a disposable decorating bag with a tip 1M and icing.

Step 5

Pipe the frosting onto the cupcake and top each frosted cupcake with sprinkles and a pick.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Disposable Decorating Bags by Celebrate It®

    Item # 10051561 
    $8.49
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 12 in
    • Count: 12
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 12 in
    • Count: 12
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    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 12 in
    • Count: 12
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Wilton® Icing Colour

    Item # 10051381 
    $4.49
    • Color: Red
    • Size: 1 oz
    • Color: Red
    • Size: 1 oz
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    • Color: Red
    • Size: 1 oz
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    953005939
    You’ll Need: 1

    Wilton® Icing Colour

    Item # 10051380 
    $4.49
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 1 oz
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 1 oz
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    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 1 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Sweetshop™ Premium Cake Mix, White

    Item # 10492367 
    $6.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Wilton® Decorating Tip, Open Star 1M

    Item # 10123649 
    $2.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Celebrate It® 12-Cup Muffin Pan

    Item # 10327210 
    $12.99
    • Color: Silver
    • Size: Mini
    • Color: Silver
    • Size: Mini
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    • Color: Silver
    • Size: Mini
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You’ll Also Need
  • 1 1/3 C. Water
  • 3 Large Egg Whites
  • 2 Tbsp. Oil
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Toothpick
Instructions
Step 1

Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

Step 2

Follow cake mix directions for cupcakes.

Step 3

Fill only 2/3 full to avoid spilling over the sides, then bake at 350°F [176°C] for 19-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan to cool completely.

Step 4

Load a disposable decorating bag with a tip 1M and icing.

Step 5

Pipe the frosting onto the cupcake and top each frosted cupcake with sprinkles and a pick.

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