21 Valentines Day Cupcakes For Kids

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With Valentines Day coming up I thought it would be a good idea to talk about delicious Cupcakes that you can make. Now when my kids were in school there would always be some kind of valentines day celebration where the kids would bring in candy or treats of some kind. One year they had a celebration where they were supposed to bring in some cupcakes and some of the cupcakes the kids brought in were so creative that I was astounded.

With that being said here’s 21 Valentines Day cupcakes that your child can make and bring into class to really show off your skills. These recipes are easy to make and are extremely festive. The whole class will love it!

21 Valentines Day Cupcakes For Kids

If you would like to see the full recipe of any of the cupcakes, please click the link below each one.

Nutella Stuffed Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with a nutella centre and strawberry through the frosting. Rich, so keep them small for a class party.

Recipe from Oh Sweet Basil.

Valentines Emoji Cupcakes

Emoji faces piped onto flat frosting, which children find far funnier than adults do. Easy to copy.

Recipe from The Inspiration Edit.

The Best Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet is the obvious choice for the day and this is a solid version. Cream cheese frosting, naturally.

Recipe from The Cookie Rookie.

Poop Emoji Valentine Cupcakes

Exactly what it sounds like, and the children will insist on making these. Swirled chocolate frosting and two candy eyes.

Recipe from Easy Family Recipe Ideas.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

The flavours of a chocolate dipped strawberry in cupcake form. A real strawberry on top finishes it.

Recipe from Live Well Bake Often.

How To Bake a Heart Inside a Cupcake

A hidden heart that appears when you cut in, which is a proper trick worth learning. Takes a little patience.

Recipe from Jenny Cookies.

Ladybug Valentine Cookies

Not a cupcake, but they belong on any Valentines table and take minutes. Oreos do most of the work.

Recipe from For Modern Kids.

Chocolate Teddy Bear Cupcakes

Teddy bear faces built on top of chocolate cupcakes. Fiddly but very effective.

Recipe from Hungry Happenings.

Valentines Day Monster Cupcakes

Bright frosting and googly eyes, for the child who is not interested in hearts and flowers. No two come out the same.

Recipe from Because Mom Says.

Absolutely Perfect Red Velvet Cupcakes

A second red velvet, because everyone has an opinion about the right one. Compare and pick your favourite.

Recipe from Just So Tasty.

Pink Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet turned pink, which suits the day just as well. Softer looking on a plate.

Recipe from I Heart Naptime.

Valentines Day Cupcakes

A simple, inexpensive set for when you need three dozen by tomorrow morning. No special equipment.

Recipe from Penny Pinchin Mom.

Love Monster Valentines Cupcakes

More monsters, this time in Valentines colours. Children can decorate these without much supervision.

Recipe from The Unprepared Mommy.

Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

A third red velvet with chocolate cream cheese frosting, which is the variation worth trying. Properly rich.

Recipe from Life Love and Sugar.

Love Bug Valentines Day Cupcakes

Little bugs made from sweets sitting on the frosting. Quick and the children can assemble them.

Recipe from Big Family Blessings.

Valentines Day Heart Brownie Pops

Brownies cut into hearts and put on sticks, which travel better than cupcakes do. Good for a class party.

Recipe from Premeditated Leftovers.

Valentines Cupcakes Served in Candy Filled Plastic Cups

Served in a cup of sweets, so the packaging is part of the present. Solves the transport problem too.

Recipe from Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

Raspberry Chocolate Valentines Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with a raspberry centre and chocolate buttercream. Grown up enough for the parents.

Recipe from The Loopy Whisk.

Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese

Moist strawberry cupcakes under cream cheese frosting. A reliable crowd pleaser.

Recipe from Life Love and Sugar.

Pink Funfetti Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream

Freeze dried raspberries give the frosting real fruit flavour and its colour, with no food colouring needed. A clever trick.

Recipe from Eat Cake For Dinner.

Conversation Heart Cupcakes

Candy hearts pressed into the frosting, which is the most Valentines thing on this list and takes no skill at all. Let the children arrange them.

Recipe from Craft Create Cook.

Make It a Date

Baking with the kids by day, dinner for two by night. See our Easy Date Night Dinner Recipes, or bake a batch of White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies to share.

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