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Sweet Treats: Valentine's Day Cupcake Ideas
Bake a batch of cupcakes for your Valentine(s) this year! We've got 5 easy cupcake ideas for the day of love that are sweet, themed and delish!

An Extra Sweet Cake Pop Class

Our intern spends some quality time with her brother while learning how to make and bake cake pops at her local bakery.

Chocolate Guinness Cupcake Recipe
A bit of Guinness beer goes a long way in making these cupcakes outstanding - they're the hot item at our tailgates this year!

Interview with Stefani Pollack of the Cupcake Project

To celebrate our cupcake crown competition, we interviewd Stefani Pollack and asked her to share some of her kitchen secrets!

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Cupcake Recipes and Decoration Ideas

Cupcakes have grown into a party must-have! Baking adorable little cupcakes is easy to do with our yummy cupcake recipes. Instead of baking a big elaborate cake, make your party guests cupcakes that they are sure to love.

Cupcake ... Read More recipes are now are getting more and more creative with decorations and we have some super unique cupcake decorating ideas. Incorporating things into the decoration such as candies, marshmallows and cookies, cupcakes are the perfect dessert to serve guests at any kind of party whether it's a birthday party or a holiday party.

Learn how to bake up cupcakes easily such as red velvet, vanilla, confetti, coconut and more. We also have frosting recipes for you to customize the cupcakes even more by combining unique cakes and frostings for a truly special cupcake.

If you are baking cupcakes for a specific occasion or holiday, we have theme cupcake recipes for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Valentines Day and more. Make the occasion a little sweeter by serving up theme cupcakes. These little mini cakes are enjoyed by people of all ages and are the perfect serving size as opposed to a big slice of cake. They are fun to make and look at and even more enjoyable to eat! Get creative with cupcakes at your party and bake these delicious desserts for your next event. Read Less

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Recipe: Red Wine Cupcakes

Red wine combined with baked goods makes for one uber-adult treat. We love the combination of flavors these cupcakes bring to a celebration as well as their easy, but statement making look.

Easy Cupcake Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Not only do these cupcakes make for an eye-popping presentation, they're also super simple to bake up and assemble. The best part? Since they're so light and replacing the really sweet frosting with whipped cream and fruit, these Strawberry Shortcake cupcakes can be eaten at any time during the day!

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Recipe: Lavender Blueberry Cupcakes

A hint of lavender in these blueberry cupcakes adds a floral scent to every bite you take. It also enhances the flavors of the cake and frosting, giving it a subtle taste that's sweet, fresh and delightfully different.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes Recipe: Pink & Red Sprinkles Cupcake

You're accustomed to decorating your cupcakes with sprinkles, but did you ever try incorporating them into the actual batter? Our cupcake contributor Krissy Winnick's did just that and made one gorgeous looking dessert that's delish and easy to recreate in even the most amateur of kitchens.

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An Extra Sweet Cake Pop Class

We celebrate with cupcakes all the time - and we're sure if you're a Celebrations reader, you do, too. Our contributor recently celebrated her brother's first visit to her new digs and stomping ground in Brooklyn with a cake pop class. Check out her story and tips to celebrate cupcake style at home - for any reason!

Interview with Stefani Pollack of Cupcake Project

In honor of our Cupcake Crown Competition, Stefani Pollack, the creative genius behind the popular blog Cupcake Project, recently sat down with us to answer a few questions. Check out her interview and learn why The Cupcake Project is a must-add to your daily blog perusal!

Blueberry Cupcakes in a Jar

Bright bursts of blueberries will stand out gorgeously when layered with white cake and whipped frosting. This cupcake recipe is great for baby showers, birthdays or any other celebration!

Chocolate Souffle Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes are decadent, but chocolate souffle cupcakes are a dessert made in heaven for cocoa lovers. We're baking these indulgent treats all February long...not only is it the month of confectionery love with Valentine's Day on the 14th, it's also the official month long celebration for said chocolate lovers.

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Valentine's Day Ideas Cupcakes Recipe:Raspberry Rosewater Cupcakes

We love the dainty prettiness of these cupcakes as much as we do their light and fluffy texture. The rosewater adds to the fresh aroma of this cupcake recipe without becoming a distraction in taste.

Colorful Cupcake In A Jar

Portable cupcakes baked and sealed in a jar are a fantastic dessert for kids and also a memorable party favor. Mix and match color combinations to fit any occasion. Great for party favors, dessert outdoors or gift giving!

Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Oh the combination of fluffy cake and fluffy candy - a kid's head might explode at the thought! So take caution when serving these easy cupcakes to your favorite kiddos. They may take a finger off!

Berry Chocolaty Cupcakes

Berry and chocolate flavors are so neatly paired. We just adore this cupcake recipe for special occasions - particularly those that are just about the two of you. Sweet, light and full of ooey-gooey goodness, we recommend giving these easy cupcakes a try as dessert for your next romantic rendezvous.

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Pina Colada Cupcake Recipe

Bring a taste of the islands to your celebration - these cupcakes are light, tasty and can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. We combine a store-brought cake mix with some homemade touches to create an easy dessert that tastes great, looks great and takes no time at all to prepare.

Banana Split Cupcake Kabob

For a no-fuss party dessert everyone will ooh and ahh over, try this banana split cupcake kabob. The stick makes for easy eating and the cupcakes for one tasty treat!

Snow Cone Cupcakes

The joys of the sweet and frosty snowcone are not limited to summer anymore. Make these cute snow cone cupcakes and you can recreate the experience at home!

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