Something sweet that's a real treat

Valentine's Day Cupcakes
Since it is Valentine's Day, I thought it is a good excuse to get into the kitchen and bake! On the blog today, I have found the perfect Valentine's Day cupcakes you can make with your little one. Valentine's Day is all about love but it can be the kind of love that we share with our friends. Perhaps you have a best friend who is always there for you or one that is always there to make you laugh. It is time to get out that mixing bowl and turn on that oven:





WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
500g Self raising flour
375g White sugar
125g Butter
2 eggs
250ml Buttermilk
15ml White vinegar
83g Cocoa powder
5ml Vanilla essence
2.5g Salt
5.5g Baking powder
5ml Red food colouring


WHAT TO DO:

1. Preheat the oven to 180.c and place greased cupcake liners in a greased muffin pan.

2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla essence and food colouring. Slowly add the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt until blended. Spoon the batter evenly into the greased cupcake  liners



3. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until soft on top. Once cooled, add icing and decorate with heart-shaped decorations

BASIC ICING FOR CUPCAKES

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
500g Powdered sugar
30g Butter, softened
5ml Vanilla essence
30ml Milk

WHAT TO DO:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and mix until smooth


Happy baking!