Valentine's Cupcakes (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) Recipe

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Valentine's Cupcakes (Aaron McCargo, Jr.)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
  3. In large bowl, add the butter and sugar. Beat with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Slowly alternate between adding the milk and the flour mixture, ending with milk.
  4. Line 2 (12 capacity) cupcake pans with Valentine's Day paper liners. Using a standard ice-cream scoop, fill each liner 2/3 full. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean about 18 to 20 minutes Remove the pans from the oven and put on a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Frost the cupcakes with Sweet Vanilla Frosting. Use an offset spatula or butter knife to spread the frosting on top of the cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles and candy hearts. Enjoy with your loved ones!
  6. Sweet Vanilla Frosting:
  7. In a large bowl add the butter and a few cups of sugar. Beat together until combined. Slowly alternate between adding the remaining sugar with the wet ingredients, being careful not to over beat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 619.37 Kcal (2593 kJ)
Calories from fat 308.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.24g 53%
Cholesterol 74.9mg 25%
Sodium 605.95mg 25%
Potassium 1000.68mg 21%
Total Carbs 72.42g 24%
Sugars 43.41g 174%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 2%
Protein 7.04g 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 67.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 425.14 Kcal (1780 kJ)
Calories from fat 211.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.5g 53%
Cholesterol 51.41mg 25%
Sodium 415.93mg 25%
Potassium 686.87mg 21%
Total Carbs 49.71g 24%
Sugars 29.8g 174%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 2%
Protein 4.83g 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 46.4mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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