40 Valentine’s Day Cupcakes That Make the Cutest Gift for Your Sweetheart
These homemade treats are easy to make and decorate.
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Food — especially dessert — is the most important part of any holiday (at least to us). So we get pretty excited about Valentine’s Day, a holiday literally packed with sweetness. From Valentine's Day chocolates to heart-shaped cake, we make sure we’ve got plenty of the sweet stuff on hand when February 14th rolls around. One of our top favorite ways to celebrate any holiday, however, is the cupcake. Cupcakes are easy to bake, easy to decorate and super easy to eat. Plus, they are great for cute dates and Valentine's Day parties — you name it.
We’ve got a ton of Cupid-approved treats for you, whether you’re leaning towards something simple and elegant or want to get a little crafty. Here are some tools to get you started:
- Piping tips: Essential for writing "I heart you" on top of that chocolate icing
- Piping bags: Fill these up with frosting and squeeze to easily top your cakes
- Icing bag ties lock around the piping bag to keep icing from spilling out the top
- Couplers allow you to easily swap out piping tips on the same bag of icing
- Tip covers. Feeling frosting fatigue? Cap off your piping bag and pick it up again later with these easy-to-use covers.
If you’re having a party, make sure you round out your holiday spread with other Valentine's Day desserts, like brownies, V-Day cookies and candies. Remember, this is a holiday that celebrates love — and these recipes send us head over heels.
Chocolate Lovebugs
This is the only kind of bug we'll ever want to eat.
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Berry-Stuffed Cupcakes
The best way to level up a basic cupcake is to fill it with fruity goodness. Nosh on these during a round of Valentine's Day games.
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Carrot-Pineapple Cupcakes
Cut the pineapples into the shape of a heart for a sweet touch.
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Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
Freeze-dried strawberries add a touch of Valentine's Day-appropriate pink to these lemony treats.
Sugared Lavender Cupcakes
Try pink or red instead of violet food coloring for a romantic look.
Get the Sugared Lavender Cupcakes recipe.
Pecan Cupcakes with Spiced Vanilla Frosting
Filled with warming winter spices, these sweets are perfect for a cozy night in with your Valentine.
Easy Flower Cupcakes
Who needs flowers when you can make a bouquet of flower cupcakes?
Get the Easy Flower Cupcakes recipe.
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Cookie Cheesecake Bites
Okay, so these cheesecake bites aren't technically cupcakes — but they're every bit as portable (and cute!).
Get the Cookie Cheesecake Bites recipe.
Vanilla Cupcakes
Fill your house with the smell of classic vanilla cupcakes! All they need is a pinch of red and pink sprinkles, and you're V-Day ready.
Get the Vanilla Cupcakes recipe.
Chocolate Sweetheart Cupcakes
Write a short love note on each cupcake — like "Be mine" or "ILY" — so that everyone gets a piece of your heart.
Get the Chocolate Sweetheart Cupcakes recipe from Woman's Day.
RELATED: 25 Easy and Creative Chocolate Desserts That You Haven't Tried Yet
Mini Rosebud Cupcakes
Love is sweet, but we love a little tartness in our baked goods. This recipe balances out the chocolatey richness with red sour straps.
Get the Mini Rosebud Cupcakes recipe from Woman's Day.
Almond Joy Cupcakes
Turn your favorite coconut candy bar into these tasty gluten-free treats.
Get the Almond Joy Cupcakes recipe from Woman's Day.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting are a match made in heaven.
Get the Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe from Woman's Day.
RELATED: 20 Best Red Velvet Recipes That Will Become Your New Favorite Desserts
Chocolate Merlot Cupcakes
Wine and chocolate are the ultimate pair, and these Merlot-infused cupcakes are proof.
Get the Chocolate Merlot Cupcakes recipe from Delish.
Tres Leches Coconut Cupcakes
The only thing sweeter than these cupcakes made with coconut milk? Your baking skills.
Get the Tres Leches Coconut Cupcakes recipe from Delish.
Cheesecake Cupcakes
The only thing that's better than cupcakes is a creamy slice of fruit-topped cheesecake — so why not combine the two?
Get the Cheesecake Cupcakes recipe from Delish.
Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes make a great foundation for a sundae. Just add your favorite ice cream and sugary-sweet toppings.
Get the Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes recipe from Delish.
Neapolitan Cupcakes
Unwrapping this cupcake will reveal three colorful layers, just like the classic ice cream. Sold.
Get the Neapolitan Cupcakes recipe from Delish.
Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
These cuties are bursting with strawberry and zesty lemon flavors. The adorable garnish hints at the flavor tucked inside.
Get the Pink Lemonade Cupcakes recipe from Delish.
Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
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