30 Easy Valentine's Day Cupcake Recipes to Make in February

Courtesy of Life, Love and Sugar / Kat Teutsch

So, you're on the hook to make something for your kid's Valentine's Day party at school. These cupcake recipes range from easy ones that can be done in a flash to slightly fancier-looking designs if you're feeling extra motivated. (And just for grown ups, #11 involves wine and #13 involves Baileys.) PS: If you still need to shop gifts, we've got ideas for him, her, toddlers, and kids.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Strawberry Lemonade

Chelsea Lupkin

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Without the adorable garnish, no one would guess that these cupcakes combine strawberries and lemon juice.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Chocolate Truffle Dessert

Delish

Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes

A simple chocolate batter houses a gooey truffle that will make you the MVP of the bake sale.

Steve Giralt

Chocolate Sweetheart Cupcakes

Everyone gets a love note with these miniature cakes!

PB& J Cupcakes - Valentine's Day Recipes

Con Poulos

PB and J Cupcakes

PB & J + cupcakes = 4ever love.

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Valentine's Day Cupcakes Strawberry Neapolitan Flavors

JOHN KOMAR

Neapolitan Cupcakes

Unwrapping this cupcake will reveal three layers of the classic Neapolitan ice cream flavor. Sold.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Chocolate Marshmallow Stuffed

JOHN KOMAR

Marshmallow Stuffed Cupcakes

This mouthwatering recipe calls for marshmallows that you'll only need to put in for five minutes for the perfect texture.

Courtesy of Handle the Heat

Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

For those of you who would prefer to be in a relationship with Nutella, we're setting you up here and now.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Chocolate Ferrero Rocher

Jon Boulton

Ferrero Rocher Stuffed Cupcakes

Bite into this delicious dessert, and you'll discover the yummiest hazelnut center. And they're so much easier than they look.

David Lauridsen

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting are a match made in heaven.

Chocolate Lovebugs Cupcakes Valentine's Day Dessert

Kat Teutsch

Chocolate Lovebug Cupcakes

This is the only kind of bug we'll eat.

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Valentine's Day Cupcakes Moscato Wine Infused

Delish

Moscato Cupcakes

The beautiful pink and white frosting makes these cupcakes look extra delicate. But don't let it distract you from the infused wine.

Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes

The struggle of choosing between a slice of cheesecake or a cupcake is now over. Take a bite and discover a hidden creamy center.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Baileys Chocolate

JON BOULTON

Baileys Cupcakes

This decadent chocolate dessert has Baileys in the cupcake and the frosting. I mean...

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Chocolate Rosebuds Heart

MIKE GARTEN

Mini Rosebud Cupcakes

A chocolate cupcake is a fool-proof treat to give, but your sweetheart won't be expecting the sour twist from the mini rosebud.

JONATHAN BOULTON

Kahlua Cupcakes

Enjoy these sweet cupcakes and with a Kahlua center. Beyond good.

John Komar

Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes

Take your box of chocolate-covered strawberries to the next level. Hint: there's cheesecake involved.

Kat Teutsch

Truffle Box Cake

Date night is about to get a lot sweeter with this heart-shaped layer cake topped with cream-filled truffles. Yum.

Courtesy of Lauren Kapeluck

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Double the fun and have cake and chocolate-covered strawberries at the same time.

Courtesy of Sprinkle Bakes

Chianti Chocolate Cupcakes

Looking for the ultimate wine-and-chocolate pairing? Here it is.

Courtesy of Life Made Simple

Chocolate Sweetheart Cupcakes

Chocolate plus candy on a cupcake? We haven't been this excited since Halloween!

Courtesy of Handle the Heat

Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes

Warning: These will bring all the boys to the yard.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Pink Rose Petals Detail

Charles Schiller

Rose Petal Cupcakes

We warned you that things would get fancy. Fancy as in real rose petals on top.

Courtesy of Life, Love and Sugar

Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Swap out melted chocolate for candy melts to make these love toppers.

Courtesy of Your Cup of Cake

Ghiardelli Cherry Cupcakes

These cocoa-cherry treats will go over way better than a box of chocolates.

Courtesy of Carrie Sellman

Love Bug Cupcakes

The best romances are a little silly, and these little critters are too cute not to make!

Courtesy of Kailley's Kitchen

Valentine's Day Doughnut Cupcakes

Stack one favorite sweet on top of another to make this double-decker dessert.

Courtesy of Natasha's Kitchen

Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Prague Frosting

Use melted chocolate to write out sweet nothings to your Valentine.

Courtesy of Look What I Made

Surprise-Inside Heart Cupcakes

Slice these cupcakes in half to reveal their sweet (heart-shaped) surprise!

Courtesy of Erin Phraner

Mix and Match Mini Cheesecakes

Technically, these aren't cupcakes. But they are every bit as portable (and just as cute!).

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Sherry Rujikarn

Mini Pink Velvet Cupcakes

Our twist on the classic red velvet cupcakes involves dying the batter pink and making 'em mini. Optional: Top with tons of Valentine's sprinkles.

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