I was experimenting in the kitchen today while preparing to head over to my sisters classroom with a sweet treat! I had a boxed cake mix on hand, and managed to whip up one of the sweetest (and easiest) cake recipes in a long time…And just in time for Valentines Day! There are only two simple ingredients to these cupcakes, and honestly, you won’t believe how wonderfully rich and moist they come out tasting!!!
You can make these cupcakes with any variation of cake mix that you (or your sweetheart) would like. You could also use a heart shaped cake pan and make a lovely treat for your sweetheart (and he never has to know it’s light!)
Oh, and by the way…I got the approval from twenty four 3rd graders that these were delicious…I think that means they passed the taste test! 
31 Comments
Molly @ MollyRunsFresh said:
I am making these cupcakes to take to school on Monday. My teachers love when I bake for them mwahaha oh yah and my friends :)
Allison said:
Looks delicious, Katie! Will definitely be trying these out for Valentines day :) Thanks!
Lori said:
You always amaze me with your recipes!!! I am DEFINITELY gonna make these. Thank you:)
p.s. Your photos look great!
Lori said:
OH! May I suggest http://www.printfriendly.com/button
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale said:
very cute!
The pictures are wonderful and the recipe sounds delicious!
“seconding Lori on the print friendly!”
All food bloggers need print buttons on their site! :-)
Sarah said:
I like your pictures. Usually on blogs with recipes they suck.
Liz @ IHeartVegetables said:
Those are SO pretty! and yet, practically guilt free! you truly are amazing!
Sarah Graf said:
Katie,
One question……R we not preparing the cake mix per intructions and only adding the 1 and 1/2 C. of red pop??
I’m confused:/
Sarah
Hannah (mindrunningwild) said:
can I have these in a pink room too and wear a pink apron? SO nice!
Christine Barrett said:
These are on my list to make! I didn’t get to them for Valentines Day because that’s also my wedding anniversary!
Ana Maria said:
pink is my favorite color and i love faygo pop, i think its highly underated, especially red pop! Just wait until word gets out about these awesome cupcakes!
Cheryl said:
I made these last night. So yummy
Catherine C. said:
yummm i love all cupcakes :)
Jennifer said:
http://www.dashingdish.com/2011/02/sweetheart-strawberry-cupcakes/
I just made these cupcakes. They are awesome!!!!
April said:
I made these but when I went to make the “frosting” its says 8oz box of sugar free vanilla pudding mix… what am I missing… my box is for 1 oz and it was sort of thin. I love the taste of the cupcakes and frosting, I just wonder if I did something wrong or have the wrong size box of pudding? thanks! Love your blog and recipes!
April said:
thanks!!
Caylin said:
Found your recepie on Pinterest and I can not wait to try it! I have one question, do you have to use skim milk?
Dashing Dish said:
Nope you can use an alternative
Joy Hardin said:
I featured this recipe on my blog today! http://thejoyofeverydaycooking.blogspot.it/2012/05/light-strawberry-flower-cake.html
Love it!
Julia Swanson said:
Katie, I made these last week for my family. They LOVE them. Hubby said they were the best cupcakes I have made to date!! Thanks so much for such a great resource! Can’t wait to try more recipes!
Chris said:
How do you make it so they don’t stick to the wrapper and fall completely apart when pulling off the paper? Thanks
Dashing Dish said:
try spraying the wrappers with cooking spray
Amber said:
Made these with cream cheese flavored instant pudding since that was what I had on hand and oh my goodness…they were absolutely FABULOUS!!! The football team gobbled them up waaay too fast and begged for more! :) Thank you for such a tasty recipe and for making me indespensible at large gatherings. ;)
Katherine said:
If you bake the night before do they need to go in the fridge? Will topping melt if left out?
Dashing Dish said:
yes :) fridge is a must
Katie Farrell said:
Thanks Lori! :) I’ll have my hubby look into that print option (he does all the mechanics on my site!) He also does the photos..So i’ll tell him you said they look great! :)
Katie Farrell said:
haha thanks sarah..my hubby takes them! :)
Katie Farrell said:
Thanks Liz…Your so sweet! :)
Katie Farrell said:
Haha sorry Sarah! yes it’s only the 1 1/2 cup of pop! :) Nothing else! :)
Katie Farrell said:
sorry about that april, just use a big box of pudding next time! :)