Thursday, February 14, 2013

Valentine's Day Cupcakes - Show and Tell Friday

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Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!


I decided to make some Valentine's Day cupcakes to take to work!


Because it was a weeknight, I just used a box cake mix. My favorite box cake mix brand is Duncan Hines. I don't like ready-made frosting though so I mix up my own butter cream frosting. It's so much better!  I've shared this recipe before but I'll repost it so you don't have to hunt for it on my blog. 

Real Butter Cream Frosting
1/2 cup softened butter
1 lb powdered sugar
1 t. pure vanilla extract
3 T. milk
Beat together with mixer, add extra milk if needed to thin out a little.  I like to use a pastry bag to pipe the frosting on but you can also just spread it on.

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day!


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35 comments:

Karen said...

Lucky co workers! Thanks for hosting Cindy, hope you had a great Valentines Day.

Unknown said...

Thanks for hosting Cindy! XO, Aimee

Curtains in My Tree said...


Yummy cupcakes for co workers

I am sure they really enjoyed them

Thanks for the party for us also

Poppy said...

Thanks for hosting, Cindy! Your pink Valentine's Day cupcakes are too cute! They look delish!

Happy Valentine's Day,

Poppy

Unknown said...

Thanks for Hosting Cindy, Happy Valentine's Day!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Hope you had a Happy Valentine's Day! Thanks for hosting again this week.

Diane | An Extraordinary Day said...

What a sweet Valentine presentation, Cindy! I bet your cupcakes were a WOW at work!
Happy Valentine's Day!

~Diane
http://anextraordinaryday.net/

Nici @ Posed Perfection said...

Thanks for hosting! Have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Nici

Sarah said...

Hope your Valentine's Day has been a sweet one. Thanks for hosting.......Sarah

Susan Freeman said...

Wishing you a Very Happy Valentine's Day!

Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Melissa@daisymaebelle.com said...

Thanks so much for hosting! I sure would love one of those cupcakes about now! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Pretty cupcakes, Cindy! Happy Valentine's Day!...hugs...Debbie

Eclectically Vintage said...

I'm sure everyone at work was lining up for those cupcakes! I cheat with box mix too - but usually whip up my own frosting too!
Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Kelly

Sarah Coller said...

Pretty cupcakes...makes me want to eat one! Hope you've had a nice Valentine's Day!

I'm hosting my Homemaking Linkup Weekend and would love to have you join, if you'd like!

Have a great day!
Mrs. Sarah Coller

http://www.hopeineveryseason.com
https://www.facebook.com/hopeineveryseasonblog


Unknown said...

Thank you for hosting Cindy!!

xo, Tanya
twelveOeight

MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOI said...

Hi Cindy ! I'm just coming back from the so so romantic Venice carnival : I'm sure you would like it !
Thank you so much for you so nice party.
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Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com said...

Lucky coworkers they look wonderful!

Happy Valentines day !

Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com said...

Lucky coworkers they look wonderful!

Happy Valentines day !

Heirloom treasures said...

Lucky work mates,very spoiled they look yummy x

Donna Heber said...

Hi Cindy,

Your cupcakes look scrumptious! Almost too pretty to eat :-) I hope you had a nice Valentine's Day. Thank you for hosting.

Christine said...

Thanks so much for the party Cindy! Hope you have a GREAT weekend!!!

Anonymous said...

Lovely cupcakes... thank you for hosting!

Katherines Corner said...

Wow, that is a lovely gift for your co workers.I am late to the party again...sigh...giggle. Always happy to be here and looking forward to hopping around to some of these lovely blogs. Thank you for hosting. Sending hugs and happy weekend wishes your way xo

Unknown said...

Thanks for hosting. I hope that you like my clock.

This N That said...

They are the most elegant cup cakes I have ever seen..

Anne said...

Thank you for hosting!
xx
Anne

Jeannie and Linda said...

Cindy, thank you so much for hosting the party for us! The faves this week are lovely.

Have a beautiful weekend,
Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

Wendy@Once upon a rose haven said...

Those cupcakes look delicious! Thank you for sharing the frosting recipe and for hosting!
XO
~Wendy

Rose Garden Malevik said...

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sandy said...

My first time joining up, although it looks like I'm a bit late!

Your blog is just lovely and oh so beautiful!

Mindi@MyLove2Create said...

Thanks so much for the party!

WendyBee said...

Gorgeous cupcakes -- lucky coworkers!

Home Chic Club said...

Thanks for hosting Cindy!
Blessings,
Vesna

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