These red velvet cupcakes for two are exactly what you need for your Valentine's Day dessert. This delicious red velvet cupcake recipe makes four cupcakes—the perfect amount for you and your loved one! Enjoy yourself without tons of leftover cupcakes with this simple recipe!
I don’t know what the holiday holds for you this year, but if you’re considering spending it with a loved one, I have the perfect idea for you. If I was going to be literal, the name of this post would have been red velvet cupcakes for four. But if you’re like me, a one-person serving of cupcakes is more likely to be two.
Why you'll love this recipe
As much as I would love to scarf down an entire heart-shaped cake (and believe me I would) I wanted to find something individually tailored for two people. After doing some brainstorming and internet searching, I came up with the idea of cupcakes for two. And what better flavor for Valentine’s Day than red velvet!
How to make chocolate hearts
The heart-shaped chocolate decorations were actually inspired by a visit that I made to an Ann Arbor cupcake store. I asked the lady behind the counter how she made them, and she explained that she just used a piping bag with melted chocolate—what a simple idea for a fun garnish. So if you’re looking for a fun, easy, and NO stress dessert for Valentine’s Day, give these a try!
Heather's helpful hints
Since this recipe only calls for four cupcakes, place them on the outer edge of your muffin tin to bake. This will allow them to rise higher and more evenly. You may also want to fill the empty cavities with water slightly. This will ensure your pan doesn't warp.
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Recipe
Red Velvet Cupcakes for Two
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoons baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cups canola oil
- ¼ cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- ⅛ teaspoons white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place 4 cupcake liners in a muffin tin. Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder. In another bowl, beat together the canola oil, sugar, buttermilk, egg white, red dye, vinegar, and vanilla using an electric mixer. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing all the while. Divide the batter between the four cupcake liners and bake for 20-22 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat together all icing ingredients using an electric mixer. Frost cupcakes when cool. For chocolate hearts, melt chocolate in a double boiler and transfer to a piping bag. Working quickly pipe heart shaped decorations onto a piece of waxed paper. Allow to cool completely and garnish cupcakes
Nutrition
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Happy Baking!
Heather
Francesca
Heather, the cupcakes look gorgeous but I have to say that the hearts are little masterpieces. As to your doubts, thank you for crediting me with some sort of sensibility. ;-)
Heather (Sweet Precision)
Thank you Francesca!!
Heather (Sweet Precision)
Thanks!! I should have had someone here to help me eat them too lol ;)
smileycook
Looks decadent and gorgeous! I want to eat this RIGHT NOW!!! I just love your recipes!
Heather (Sweet Precision)
Thanks Stefano! I was reading Francesca's post today where she claimed she was the least romantic person on the planet... this I doubt ;) But the scallops definitely looked like a dish worthy of a romantic dinner for two!!
Stefano
Nice story and beautiful/yummy-looking cupcakes (and chocolate garnish), Heather!
Francesca and I have never been into the Saint Valentine thing, so fortunately that should relieve some stress from us :-)