Valentine's Day Brownie Cupcakes

It's that time of year again where love is in the air and red and pink decorations are all around. Yes, Valentine's Day is right around the corner! If you're looking for a festive treat to make for your loved ones this year, look no further than these delicious Valentine's Day Brownie Cupcakes. They're sure to show how much you care!

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

• They're rich and fudgy, perfect for a chocoholic!
• These yummy cupcakes are super festive for the day of love.
• They're topped with brownies, need I say more?

Ingredients

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Brownies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 Tablespoon canola oil
• 1 ¼ cup granulated white sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• non-stick baking spray

Cupcakes

• 1 (15.25) ounce box, Triple Chocolate cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1 ¼ cup whole milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

Chocolate Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ½ cup confectioners sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 5 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups Valentine Sprinkles and candies

Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 ½ cups mini heart Valentine sprinkles, optional

Equipment

• 9x13 inch casserole dish
• 12-count muffin tin
• Valentine cupcake liners
• Valentine Mini Heart Sprinkles
• Ice Cream Scoop
• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• Hand Mixer
• Stand Mixer
• Disposable Piping Bags
• Star Piping Tip

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

How to make the brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with baking spray. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, melt the butter in either the microwave or in a small saucepan.
3. Using a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, canola oil, and sugars
4. Whisk in the eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
5. Use another large bowl to whisk the dry ingredients together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.
6. Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool completely before cutting into small bite-size bars. Set aside

How to make the cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. Using a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat the cake mix, eggs, milk, and softened butter until combined and smooth.
3. Scoop batter into the liners, filling about 3⁄4 way up. Bake in the oven for 21 minutes, cupcakes should be cooked through. Prick the center of the cupcake with a toothpick to ensure cupcakes are finished baking.
4. Allow cupcakes to cool before removing cakes from the muffin pan.

Chocolate Frosting

1. Using a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract until combined, smooth and stiff.
2. Scoop the frosting into the piping bag and set aside.

Chocolate Ganache

1. Using a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil.
2. Pour over the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth.
3. Scoop the ganache into the piping bag and cut off the tip. Drizzle the ganache over the brownies and sprinkle the confetti sprinkles on top. Allow the ganache to harden for 30 minutes.

Build the cupcake

1. Using the chocolate frosting, frost a ring of frosting around the top of the cupcakes
2. Sprinkle Valentine's Day sprinkles on the frosting.
3. Carefully place the brownie bite in the center of the frosting. Pipe a dollop of frosting in the center and sprinkle some more confetti heart sprinkles on top
4. Grab a large glass of milk before enjoying these cupcakes!

Storage

These cupcakes should be kept in an airtight covered container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They store well for up to 3-4 days.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip: Mix your cupcake and brownie batter until just combined so that your brownies and cupcakes are not tough.

Frequently Asked Questions

Variations

• Consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the cupcake and brownie batter for texture.
• Switch up the frosting and use vanilla or cream cheese frosting instead of chocolate.
• Change the sprinkles to different colors to suit other holidays.
• Top the cupcake with your favorite crushed candy.

Serving Suggestions

• If you are looking for a family-friendly cool weather meal to serve for Valentine's Day check out this Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe.
• The beautiful pink color of this Strawberry Iced Tea would look great with your Valentine's meal.
• This Simple Arugula Salad is a delicious side dish to serve with your favorite dinner.

Similar recipes

• Double Chocolate Whoopie Pies are sweet, rich, and surprisingly easy to make!
• White Chocolate Strawberry Fudge is perfectly fruity and topped with a delicious white chocolate layer.
• Red Velvet Ice Cream is creamy, vibrantly colored, and filled with soft cookies.
• Heart Linzer Cookies are buttery cookies that are filled with sweet and fruity jam.

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Valentines Day Brownie Cupcakes

Decadently delicious Semi-homemade triple cupcakes topped with a double

Print Rate

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownie cupcake, Valentine's cupcake recipe, Valentine's Day brownie cupcake

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

cooling and rest time: 1 hour

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 24 cupcakes

Calories: 648kcal

Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

• As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
• 9x13 inch casserole dish
• 12-count muffin tin
• Valentine cupcake liners
• Valentine Mini Heart Sprinkles
• Ice Cream Scoop
• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• Hand Mixer
• Stand Mixer
• Disposable Piping Bags
• Star Piping Tip

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 Tablespoon canola oil
• 1 ¼ cup granulated white sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• non-stick baking spray

Cupcakes

• 1 (15.25) ounce Triple chocolate cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1 ¼ cup whole milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

Chocolate Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ½ cup confectioners sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 5 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups Valentine Sprinkles and candies

Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 ½ cups mini heart Valentine sprinkles, optional

Instructions

How to make the brownies

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with baking spray. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, melt the butter in either the microwave or in a small saucepan.
• Using a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, canola oil, and sugars
• Whisk in the eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
• Use another large bowl to whisk the dry ingredients together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.
• Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool completely before cutting into small bite-size bars. Set aside

How to make the cupcakes

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
• Using a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat the cake mix, eggs, milk, and softened butter until combined and smooth.
• Scoop batter into the liners, filling about 3⁄4 way up. Bake in the oven for 21 minutes, cupcakes should be cooked through. Prick the center of the cupcake with a toothpick to ensure cupcakes are finished baking.
• Allow cupcakes to cool before removing cakes from the muffin pan.

Chocolate Frosting

• Using a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract until combined, smooth and stiff.
• Scoop the frosting into the piping bag and set aside.

Chocolate Ganache

• Using a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil.
• Pour over the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth.
• Scoop the ganache into the piping bag and cut off the tip. Drizzle the ganache over the brownies and sprinkle the confetti sprinkles on top. Allow the ganache to harden for 30 minutes.

Build the cupcake

• Using the chocolate frosting, frost a ring of frosting around the top of the cupcakes
• Sprinkle Valentine's Day sprinkles on the frosting.
• Carefully place the brownie bite in the center of the frosting. Pipe a dollop of frosting in the center and sprinkle some more confetti heart sprinkles on top
• Grab a large glass of milk before enjoying these cupcakes!

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.

Storage: These cupcakes should be kept in an airtight covered container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They store well for up to 3-4 days.

 

 

Eileen Kelly, recipe creator at Everyday Eileen is not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakes | Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 817IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg

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