Top 35 Best Valentine's Day Cupcakes

The holiday for love is just around the corner and we are getting ready to celebrate with these 35 amazing Valentine's Day cupcakes. Homemade baked goods are the best way to express your love and your special someone is sure to adore these picture-perfect sweets. From the classic red velvet cupcake to rich chocolate cupcakes, simple vanilla cupcakes to bright pink lemonade cupcakes, you will find all the best cupcake recipes for Valentine's Day right here!

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• Best Valentine's Day Cupcakes
• 1. Strawberry Cupcakes
• 2. Pink Cupcakes
• 3. Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
• 4. Tiramisu Cupcakes
• 5. Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
• 6. Biscoff Cupcakes
• 7. Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
• 8. Conversation Heart Cupcakes
• 9. Strawberry Truffle Cupcakes
• 10. Rose Water Cupcakes
• 11. Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
• 12. Raspberry Cream Cupcakes
• 13. Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream
• 14. Strawberry Sweetheart Cupcakes
• 15. Valentine Marshmallow Cupcakes
• 16. Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes
• 17. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
• 18. Champagne Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
• 19. Fudgy Chocolate Cupcakes with Two-Tone Roses
• 20. Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
• 21. Cupcake Cones
• 22. Candy Bar Cupcakes
• 23. Tres Leches Cupcakes
• 24. Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes
• 25. Vanilla Raspberry Stuffed Cupcakes
• 26. Honey Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese
• 27. Chocolate Cookie Dough Stuffed Cupcakes
• 28. Salted Caramel Cupcakes
• 29. Red Wine Cupcakes
• 30. Red Velvet Cupcakes
• 31. Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
• 32. Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes
• 33. Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
• 34. Mini Vanilla Cupcakes
• 35. Romeo and Juliette Cupcakes
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• Top 35 Best Valentine's Day Cupcakes

I chose cupcakes for Valentines Day that not only taste delicious but also beautiful for such an event. You will find pink cupcakes, red cupcakes, flowery cupcakes, romantic cupcake ideas, and, of course, cupcakes decorated with hearts on my list. Each recipe is unique, exciting, and perfect for Valentine's Day! So, make a homemade delicious dessert to celebrate and you are sure to fall in love...with cupcakes!

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Best Valentine's Day Cupcakes

1. Strawberry Cupcakes

Homemade strawberry cupcakes make a perfect Valentine's Day dessert. Fresh strawberries are the fruit of the season! Try making these fluffy vanilla cupcakes that are topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting. You will fall in love with just one bite!

2. Pink Cupcakes

Pink velvet cupcakes are perfect for Valentine's Day! They will fit in perfectly with any of your holiday decorations. Not only are these pink cupcakes beautiful with the swirled cream cheese frosting, but they also taste heavenly. You will adore the pink velvet cake which is a twist on classic red velvet but even better!

3. Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

I love filled cupcakes because there is a little surprise center that is always exciting. These strawberry stuffed cupcakes are sure to delight those you love with the sweet filling and fluffy cake. Try making these irresistible cupcakes for Valentine's Day to stick with the strawberry theme of the holiday and check out my other favorite fruit desserts as well!

4. Tiramisu Cupcakes

Tiramisu is a great Valentine's Day dessert and these little tiramisu cupcakes are truly flawless. Each fluffy cake is topped with a sweet, whipped mascarpone frosting that is to die for. Your sweetheart is going to go crazy for these individual tiramisu cupcakes and beg you to make more all February long!

5. Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

You will love the taste and texture of these strawberry crunch cupcakes. The crunchy strawberry topping tastes delicious with the moist, sweet cake. I like to add a fresh strawberry to the top and a touch of gold leaf that makes the cupcakes look extra elegant. Only the best for your Valentine! Why not also try this Strawberry crunch cake?

6. Biscoff Cupcakes

If your Valentine loves rich, decadent sweets, then these Biscoff cupcakes are exactly what you should make. Everyone is crazy about these stuffed cupcakes full of cookie butter and topped with Biscoff buttercream frosting. Keep this recipe in mind all year long because they are always a good dessert idea!

7. Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes

Lemon poppy seed cupcakes are delightfully sweet and make a great Valentines dessert to follow a big meal. The light lemon cupcakes have a strong flavor but are not too hearty to enjoy. I especially love the lemon curd filling that adds even more bright lemon taste to this great cupcake recipe.

8. Conversation Heart Cupcakes

If you love colorful, delicious cupcakes, then you need to make these conversation heart mini cakes for Valentine's Day and forget about the boring old conversation cookies of days past. These cupcakes combine the classic conversation hearts with your favorite dessert- cupcakes! They are fun, easy and they can be customized to have your personal message written on each of the little Valentine cupcakes.

9. Strawberry Truffle Cupcakes

These love themed cupcakes are made with moist vanilla cake that is stuffed with a strawberry truffle filling that you will adore. These cute Valentines cupcakes are almost like a cupcake and a Valentine's day chocolate combined. Especially when you add the white chocolate buttercream that is so sinful that it is irresistible.

10. Rose Water Cupcakes

I know you are going to love the flavor of rose water in these unique Valentine's Day cupcakes. This recipe turns Valentine's day roses into edible, tasty desserts. I think you are going to love the floral flavored cake and the pretty rosette frosting that is surprisingly easy to pipe.

11. Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Strawberry shortcake is a traditional Valentine's Day Dessert that is completely reinvented into cupcake form. You will love the fresh strawberries on the top of each vanilla cupcake. These picturesque sweets are perfect for easy, happy Valentines Day cupcakes and also for the rest of the spring and summer! If you love easy desserts like this, check out my favorite strawberry dessert recipes that are all so incredibly quick and tasty.

12. Raspberry Cream Cupcakes

Try making these perfect raspberry cream cupcakes this Valentine's Day and you won't be disappointed. Vanilla bean cupcakes are topped with a fresh raspberry cream frosting that is both simple but flavorful. Valentine's Day cupcake ideas don't have to be complicated to be incredible!

13. Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream

If you are looking for a truly heavenly dessert then you need to make these dark chocolate cupcakes with raspberry buttercream. The chocolate cupcake is extremely intense and the raspberry buttercream is fruity and rich. I especially love the little chocolate heart toppers that you can easily make at home making this Valentine cupcake complete.

14. Strawberry Sweetheart Cupcakes

Fresh strawberries are baked into every little cupcake, making these sweet treats super berry-filled. I especially love the white chocolate covered strawberry that sits on top of the cupcakes. The marbled white chocolate is simply stunning and fits right in with the Valentine's Day theme.

15. Valentine Marshmallow Cupcakes

You will love how easy it is to make these Valentine marshmallow cupcakes. Look for marshmallow hearts in your local store and then use them as perfect cupcake toppers for Valentine's day. Start baking the chocolate cupcakes now and you will have a cute valentines day cupcakes in no time!

16. Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes

If you are looking for tasty vegan cupcakes for Valentine's day, these are exactly what you need! The beautiful strawberry cake is fluffy and light but also completely vegan. This recipe also has a gluten-free option, too!

17. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Don't forget about the chocolate covered strawberries on Valentine's Day! They are a classic Valentine's day dessert that you can pair with fluffy, air cupcakes using this recipe. Begin by baking angel food cupcakes then top them with strawberry whipped cream. Lastly, you will add the perfect chocolate covered strawberry and your cupcakes will look and taste incredible.

18. Champagne Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

Want to get your sweetheart some champagne and cupcakes? Why not combine the two!? These champagne cupcakes are perfect for Valentine's Day. They are baked with real champagne and also have a delicious strawberry frosting recipe to go with the sweet cakes. Finally, they are topped with a cut strawberry heart.

19. Fudgy Chocolate Cupcakes with Two-Tone Roses

Make a dozen rose cupcakes for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. This recipe comes complete with a frosting tutorial that shows you how to make realistic, two-tone frosting roses on top of each rich cupcake. They will look great on your Valentine's Day table! Check out these amazing chocolate desserts if you want even more decadent chocolate on Valentine's Day.

20. Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

You will go crazy for these pink lemonade cupcakes. They are perfectly sweet and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Start with a box cake mix and then swirl in the lemon flavor to make a pretty pink cupcake for Valentine's Day. I love Valentines day cupcakes recipes that are nice and easy like this! 

21. Cupcake Cones

This pretty pink dessert may look like ice cream cones, but they are actually cupcakes! Try serving these cute Valentine's day cupcakes in a whole new way using this easy recipe. The cakes are baked in a regular cupcake pan and then popped into ice cream cones for a fun presentation. Don't forget to use lots of Valentine's Day sprinkles.

22. Candy Bar Cupcakes

Lots of people give chocolate on Valentine's Day but this year, you should hand out candy bar cupcakes. They are way better than a basic box of chocolates! Everyone will obsess over these cute Valentine cupcakes and gobble them up!

23. Tres Leches Cupcakes

Start by making light, fluffy cupcakes then soak them with the classic combination of three milks. The cupcakes are topped with fluffy whipped cream frosting then they are ready to eat! You and your Valentine will love this twist on a traditional Tres Leches dessert. Cupcakes are always more fun than whole cakes!

24. Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes

If your Valentine loves cupcakes and ice cream, combine the two desserts and make strawberry milkshake cupcakes! This recipe makes just six cute Valentine's day cupcakes which makes it perfect for two hungry people to share. Happy Valentine's Day cupcakes are the best!

25. Vanilla Raspberry Stuffed Cupcakes

I love filled cupcakes because they have an exciting surprise center. Your Valentine will also adore these fun stuffed cupcakes that have raspberry jam hiding under vanilla buttercream. The fresh raspberry on top gives a hint of what's inside the cake the sweet Valentine cupcake!

26. Honey Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese

Looking for a sweet treat for your Honey? These sweet homemade cupcakes are made with real honey will make a perfect gift. They are made with wildflower honey which adds so much flavor to the fluffy little cakes. It will be hard to decide which is tastier- the cake or the icing!

27. Chocolate Cookie Dough Stuffed Cupcakes

Stuffing edible cookie dough into cupcakes sounds like one of the best ideas ever. These incredible cupcakes are a must-make this Valentine's Day. The rich chocolate cake and delicious cookie dough will have your loved ones begging for the recipe.

28. Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Salted caramel is one of those flavors that is totally irresistible. This recipe for salted caramel cupcakes is truly perfect. Start by baking soft almond cupcakes then fill them with a homemade salted caramel sauce. The little cakes will melt in your mouth and make your Valentine's day extra sweet!

29. Red Wine Cupcakes

Open a bottle of wine this Valentine's Day but make sure to use some for cupcakes! You will need red wine for both the cake and the buttercream in this easy Valentines cupcakes recipe. Your Valentine will feel the romance in every bite of these easy Valentine's day cupcakes.

30. Red Velvet Cupcakes

You are going to love these moist, tender red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. They are a simple, sweet cupcake that is a classic Valentine's day dessert. If you love red velvet, then be sure to check out these other delicious Red Velvet Dessert Recipes, too!

31. Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Chocolate is the hallmark flavor of Valentine's day and these chocolate ganache cupcakes are filled with so much chocolate that they will make you go crazy. No need to buy the one you love a box of chocolates this year- just make these intensely delicious cupcakes instead!

32. Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes

I am obsessed with these brownies turned into cupcakes for Valentine's Day. These cupcakes are extremely dense and rich and the peanut butter frosting is the perfect topping. Make sure to add the little brownie heart on top and also check out more of my favorite chocolate dessert recipes.

33. Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

If you need a Valentine's Day cupcakes recipe that is vegan, then this is the one you need to make! Not only are these chocolate cherry cupcakes totally vegan, but they are also adorable! The pretty pink frosting is tasty and fits right into the holiday theme.

34. Mini Vanilla Cupcakes

Sometimes all you need to make your Valentine's Day perfect is a bite sized vanilla cupcake. These cute, little mini cupcakes are bursting with flavor but not too complex to confuse your taste buds. Everyone loves a vanilla cupcake, especially when it has a little Valentine's Day flair.

35. Romeo and Juliette Cupcakes

If you love romantic cupcakes ideas, then you will adore these pretty Romeo and Juliette cupcakes, After all, there is no love story out there that is more incredible than Romeo and Juliette! And these sweet, guava cupcakes encapsulate the intensity of the romance and will deliver all that bold, extreme flavor straight to your taste buds.

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