Cupid Arrow Cupcakes
Soft pink cupcakes topped with fluffy buttercream and adorable Cupid arrow decorations. They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, bake sales, or a fun afternoon baking project.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes
For the buttercream frosting
For the Cupid arrow decorations
Instructions
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Mix the cake batter according to the box directions, then stir in the pink gel food coloring until the color looks even. Scoop into a lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
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Bake according to the package directions until the cupcakes are set and lightly golden. Let them cool completely before frosting.
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While the cupcakes cool, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the confectioners’ sugar and milk, then whip until light and fluffy. Spoon into a piping bag or zip-top bag.
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Frost the cooled cupcakes with generous swirls or simple swoops. Set aside while you make the decorations.
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Knead the fondant until smooth, then roll small balls and press them together to form heart shapes. Place on parchment paper to rest.
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Melt the pink candy melts in short microwave bursts, stirring between each one. Pipe two small V-shapes near one end of each pretzel stick to create the arrow detail, then let set for about 15–20 minutes.
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Press one pretzel arrow into each cupcake, followed by a fondant heart. Serve and enjoy.
Note
Make-ahead friendly: the cupcakes can be baked a day in advance and stored unfrosted at room temperature. Decorate the day you plan to serve for best results.
Short on time? Skip the fondant and use store-bought candy hearts instead.
For a lighter frosting, use light butter or swap part of the butter for light cream cheese.
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