It’s not always the most expensive presents which turn out to be the most pleasant to receive, especially during a romantic moment between lovers. Do you know how to communicate your feelings to the person you love so much? Sometimes a spontaneous gesture such as making a surprise lunch or dinner is the best way to melt the heart of your soul mate. But in the end, whatever you do, don’t forget to make a special dessert such as these cupcakes. A ‘Valentine’s cupcake’, if prepared with care in the selection of flavours and fragrances, can be a wonderful marriage of sweetness and softness. You’re all set to be inspired by our recipe, following our step-by-step guide: all that remains is for you add your personal touch!
Mix the ‘wet’ ingredients together until mixture is smooth, then add the flour and baking powder. Fill to three quarters the paper cups or cupcake moulds and bake for 10-15 minutes at 160°C. Prepare the icing with icing sugar, lemon juice and a drop of food colouring. Once cooked and cooled, decorate the cupcakes with the icing.
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Break an egg in a bowl
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Add the sugar to the egg and beat with an electric mixer
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Add the vanilla to the mixture and incorporate
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Add the oil to the mixture and emulsify well with an electric mixer
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Add the sour cream and mix everything together
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Grate the zest of a lemon into the mixture
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Add the flour and baking powder to the mixture and fold in
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Put 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each paper cup or muffin tin mould and bake for 10-15 minutes at 160°C
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Make an icing with icing sugar and lemon juice mixed together well
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Add a drop of blue food colouring to the icing
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Decorate the cup cakes with the icing once cooked and cooled
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Your lovely cupcakes are ready
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