Air Fryer Valentine Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and bursting with sweet, festive flavor. Quickly made in the air fryer, they’re perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Air Fryer Valentine Cupcakes are a fun and easy way to celebrate love with a sweet, homemade treat.
Made quickly in the air fryer, these cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and perfect for decorating with festive frosting and sprinkles, making them ideal for Valentine’s Day, parties, or special moments with loved ones.
This will make a fantastic dessert on Valentine’s Day or any day! And this is a great baking project to do with the kids!
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Quick and easy to make in the air fryer.
- Soft, fluffy cupcakes perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
- Fun to decorate with frosting and festive sprinkles.
- Great for parties, gifts, or a sweet treat at home.
- Minimal ingredients and fuss for maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients Needed
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Adds rich chocolate flavor and deep color.
- Baking soda: Leavens the batter, making it light and fluffy.
- Boiling water: Enhances cocoa flavor and creates smooth, thin batter.
- Unsalted butter, melted: Adds richness, moisture, and tender texture to cake.
- Vegetable oil: Keeps cake moist and soft during baking.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens and helps create light golden crust.
- Pure vanilla extract: Provides warm, aromatic flavor that enhances chocolate.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and strengthens overall flavor profile.
- Eggs: Bind ingredients together and provide structure to cake.
- Egg yolks: Add richness, moisture, and smooth texture to batter.
- Evaporated milk: Contributes creaminess and tender crumb to cake.
- All-purpose flour: Forms the base structure of the cake batter.
How To Make Air Fryer Valentine Cupcakes
Step One: In a large bowl, mix the unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and boiling water. Mix until smooth, then let cool to room temperature.
Step Two: In another bowl, mix the butter, vegetable oil, sugar, pure vanilla extract, salt, eggs, egg yolks, evaporated milk, and mix well. Slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the wet mixture, and then fold in the flour.
Step Three: Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners, and then fill about 2/3 the way full. Place the pan into the air fryer and air fry at 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 10 to 12 minutes. Or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cupcake comes out clean.
Air Fryer Valentine Cupcakes Recipe Tips
- For best results when baking, use room temperature eggs and butter.
- Since every air fryer cooks differently, for best results, check on your cupcakes frequently during the cooking process.
- I have found that using metal muffin tin works better than using a silicone muffin liner.
- This recipe will work in any air fryer basket or oven model. If you use an oven, remember to place the muffin tin on the lowest tray so the middle cooks up perfectly.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Storing Instructions
Store leftover air fryer cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze un-frosted cupcakes for up to 1 month and thaw before serving.
Air Fryer Valentine Cupcakes Recipe Faqs
Can I use a regular oven instead of an air fryer? Yes! Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer? Preheating is optional but helps cupcakes cook evenly and develop a light golden top.
Can I use store-bought frosting? Absolutely! Store-bought frosting works perfectly and saves time.
How should I store leftover cupcakes? Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Can I add decorations like sprinkles or chocolate chips? Yes! Decorate with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or any festive toppings as desired.
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Air Fryer Valentine Cupcakes
Description
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and b1 cup boiling water. Mix until smooth, then let cool to room temperature.
- In another bowl, mix the 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, and mix well. Slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the wet mixture, and then fold in the 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour.
- Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners, and then fill about 2/3 the way full. Place the pan into the air fryer and air fry at 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 10 to 12 minutes. Or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cupcake comes out clean.
- Let cool before decorating.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
Nutrition
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