Valentine Day

Friends it is Valentine's Day  ,a day that celebrates love and that's what makes it so special. We all love this day and look forward to plan out something special and to spend the day with some one special.

 You can feel the romance in the air. Also stores are decked up with items in red color, be it balloons, heart shaped candies, cards. Along with the gifts, cards, & flowers; food too plays an important role. People go out for candle light dinner or plan out something special at home. 

Add a bottle of nice wine with romantic music playing in the background, you will be all set for a great romantic evening. If you don't drink wine, get sparkling cider. Desserts and chocolates and giving gifts to each other can also make the day so special for each other. Happy Valentine Day!!!


I would love to share the recipe for Valentine Cupcakes.

Valentine Cupcakes

Ingredients
1 Box ready cake mix vanilla or chocolate flavor cake mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1cup water
Method:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line up the cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl empty the contents of the store bought cake mix and following instructions add 1/3 cup
oil, mix together using an electric or hand mixer, slowly alternate by adding eggs and water, ending with
water and mix to a smooth fluffy mixture. Use an ice-cream scoop; fill each liner with 2/3 full.
Bake each cupcake tray for about 20 minutes; till they appear done, test it by using a toothpick lightly
pierces into the cupcake if it comes out clean its ready. Allow the cupcakes to cool well before frosting
them.


Ingredients for Frosting:
1 sticks butter or ½ cup softened butter
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Few drops of red food coloring
¼ cup milk
Method:
In a mixing bowl, mix the butter with the sugar, mixing well for about 3 to 4 minutes; add vanilla extract,
milk and food coloring. Using a spatula spread the frosting on top of the cooled cupcake or spoon into a
piping bag to decorate the cupcake. Sprinkle colored sprinkles.