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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    24 Valentine Cupcakes That Prove Love is Best Served with Frosting

    Published: Feb 4, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you’re looking to impress your Valentine (or just treat yourself—no judgment), you have to check out these adorable and delicious cupcakes. We’re talking rich chocolate, fluffy vanilla, and all the festive sprinkles your heart can handle. Whether you’re baking from scratch or just here for the drool-worthy inspo, these sweet treats are guaranteed to make the day extra special. Trust me, one look and you’ll be preheating that oven ASAP!

    Strawberry Filled Valentine Cupcakes

    A cake stand with frosted strawberry cupcakes.
    Strawberry Filled Valentine Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting have strawberry jam, strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries all in a moist cupcake.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Filled Valentine Cupcakes

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes with cocoa, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. A delicious combination of moist cake and creamy filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    Sweet And Tangy Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

    Sweet And Tangy Lemon Meringue Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Lemon Meringue Cupcakes are packed with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a golden broiled meringue for a sweet, tangy, and fluffy dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet And Tangy Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

    Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting

    A vanilla cupcake with creamy white frosting sits in a partially peeled paper liner, showing a bite taken out. Two peach slices are on the plate—perfect inspiration for Easy Dessert Recipes.
    Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting . Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Peach Cupcakes are moist, tender, and bursting with fresh peach flavor thanks to peach puree in the batter and buttercream frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting

    Red Velvet Cheesecake Valentine Cupcakes

    Red Velvet Cheesecake Valentine Cupcakes. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These red velvet cheesecake cupcakes are filled with a decadent cheesecake filling and topped with a pipe-able cream cheese frosting. Super easy to make for Valentine’s.
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cheesecake Valentine Cupcakes

    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

    Black bottom chocolate cupcakes on parchment paper.
    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate black bottom cream cheese cupcakes with chocolate chips and a dollop of sweetened cheesecake filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

    Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    Carrot cake cupcakes on a serving tray.
    Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fluffy cream cheese frosting tops these moist carrot cake cupcakes for a decadent treat that’s not too sweet.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    Moist Red Velvet Valentine Cupcakes

    Red Velvet Valentine Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Velvety red cupcakes with cocoa, buttermilk, and a creamy white chocolate frosting—a perfect dessert for Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Red Velvet Valentine Cupcakes

    Biscoff Cupcakes Recipe With Buttercream

    Close-up of holiday cakes and cupcakes, featuring cupcakes topped with swirled frosting, drizzled caramel, and a Lotus Biscoff cookie inserted into each one.
    Biscoff Cupcakes Recipe With Buttercream. Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    These easy Biscoff Cupcakes are packed with cookie butter and topped with buttercream frosting and a Biscoff cookie for the ultimate treat.
    Get the Recipe: Biscoff Cupcakes Recipe With Buttercream

    Cherry Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

    Chocolate cupcakes topped with swirls of whipped cream, chocolate curls, and a bright red cherry in black wrappers—these festive Christmas cupcakes are arranged closely together for a delightful holiday treat.
    Cherry Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Packed with rich cocoa and sweet cherry vibes, these cherry chocolate brownie cupcakes are perfect for any gathering
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

    Coconut Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day

    Coconut Cupcakes For Valentine’s Day. Photo credit: Smells Like Home.

    Enjoy the sweet, tropical charm of Coconut Cupcakes this Valentine’s Day, featuring fluffy coconut-infused cake topped with creamy coconut frosting and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes.
    Get the Recipe: Coconut Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day

    The Best White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

    A plate of Valentine cupcakes topped with swirls of white frosting, fresh raspberries, and pieces of white chocolate, arranged on a dark plate with a blurred background.
    The Best White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These white chocolate raspberry cupcakes are made with fresh raspberries and are so moist and fluffy! This recipe makes 12 cupcakes.
    Get the Recipe: The Best White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

    Lemon Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting

    A close-up of valentine cupcakes topped with pink frosting and a fresh strawberry, with more cupcakes, strawberries, and lemon slices softly blurred in the background.
    Lemon Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    These Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting check all the boxes for a flavorful Spring and Summer dessert everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting

    Cherry Cupcakes With A Surprise Center

    Cherry Cupcakes With A Surprise Center. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Everyone loves delicious surprises, right? This sweet creation offers just that. Cherry pie filling is waiting for you inside of these perfect cupcakes!
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Cupcakes With A Surprise Center

    Lavender Cupcakes

    Lavender Cupcakes. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    These Lavender Cupcakes are soft and fluffy with a delicious floral flavor. They are topped with a generous swirl of creamy ermine frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Lavender Cupcakes

    Chocolate Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting Recipe

    Chocolate Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    These Chocolate Cupcakes with rich chocolate buttercream frosting are a fabulous dessert, special occasion treat, or birthday surprise.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting Recipe

    White Chocolate Cupcakes With Buttercream

    White Chocolate Cupcakes With Buttercream. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Tender white chocolate cupcakes are filled with a rich white chocolate ganache and topped with a slightly tangy cream cheese buttercream.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cupcakes With Buttercream

    Lemon Cupcakes With Raspberry Buttercream Recipe

    Lemon Cupcakes With Raspberry Buttercream Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Lemon cupcakes filled with lemon curd are topped with a dreamy buttercream frosting. Lemon cupcakes with raspberry buttercream for the win!
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Cupcakes With Raspberry Buttercream Recipe

    Oreo Red Velvet Valentine Cupcakes

    Oreo Red Velvet Valentine Cupcakes. Photo credit: Smells Like Home.

    Oreo bottom red velvet cupcakes are perfect for Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day! A from scratch red velvet cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting!
    Get the Recipe: Oreo Red Velvet Valentine Cupcakes

    Raspberry Lemon Poke Cupcakes

    Raspberry Lemon Poke Cupcakes. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    These Raspberry Lemon Poke Cupcakes start with moist lemon cupcakes that are infused with raspberry syrup and topped with creamy raspberry buttercream.
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemon Poke Cupcakes

    Pink Champagne Cupcakes

    Pink Champagne Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    Whatever you’re celebrating, these Pink Champagne Cupcakes with White Chocolate Buttercream are just the treat to help set the festive mood.
    Get the Recipe: Pink Champagne Cupcakes

    Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

    Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    Strawberry lemon cupcakes with a burst of fresh flavor! Moist cake with tangy lemon, fresh strawberries, and strawberry buttercream.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

    Cherry Almond Cupcakes

    Cherry Almond Cupcakes. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Made with maraschino cherries and almond extract, these Cherry Almond Cupcakes are so yummy! Perfect for all sorts of celebrations, especially Valentine’s Day.
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Almond Cupcakes

    Chocolate Valentine Cupcakes

    Chocolate Valentine Cupcakes. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    These Chocolate Cupcakes are the best! They’re easy to make, sweet, moist, and full of deep, rich chocolate flavor, a bold choice for Valentine’s Day.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Valentine Cupcakes

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