Description
Love Bug Cupcakes are a delightful and whimsical treat that adds a touch of magic to any occasion. These moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with creamy buttercream frosting and decorated with candy eyes and colorful sprinkles, making them perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because! Easy to make and fun for the whole family, these cupcakes will bring smiles to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely on wire racks before frosting with buttercream made by beating softened butter and powdered sugar together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg