My son’s class is having a Valentine’s Day party today and he asked me to make homemade cupcakes to share with his classmates.  There’s nothing better than a sweet treat to make the day even more special!  Instead of decorating 20 cupcakes in the same way, we chose three different styles for a more festive presentation.  I came across these paper cupcake liners months ago, but knew that I want to use them for a special occasion.  I like the fact that they are taller and stronger than the typical cupcake liners and I love the pink and white stripe.  These Valentine’s Day cupcakes are made from a vanilla cake recipe that calls for real vanilla bean, I’ve found that it greatly enhances the flavor – if you look closely you can see the vanilla specks in the cupcakes!

xo,
Sarah

XO Light pink Pearl Dragees

I’m calling this one the Ombre Ice Cream Cone Cupcake!

Hugs and Kisses Cupcake