You won't believe how easy it is to decorate miniature cupcakes to look like a box of chocolates! A fun Valentine's gift for those who prefer cupcakes over chocolates.
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Box of Chocolates Cupcakes are miniature chocolate cupcakes decorated to look like a box of assorted chocolates. Simply frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting then top with various candies and drizzles of more frosting. It is so fun to put these together!
Today, I'm giving our friends this box of chocolates, which are actually cupcakes. I bookmarked this a few years ago in my Hello! Cupcake book and never had the chance to make them. This year, it was a must. It's an absolutely adorable idea and super easy despite what it may seem.
You will want to plan ahead and grab a box of chocolates on sale, then save the heart shaped box to serve these. You don't have to, but it's a festive way to add to the decoration. You can definitely use any low rimmed box. It doesn't have to be heart shaped.
How to Make Box of Chocolates Cupcakes
- Bake your favorite chocolate cupcakes in miniature cupcakes pans. A box mix will do!
- After they are completely cool, frost the cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
- Decorate with various toppings, such as sprinkles, candies, icing, etc.
The Hello! Cupcake book suggests using chocolate jimmies, red and white jimmies, marshmallows cut in half then dipped in melted frosting, Valentine's candy corn, red Dots, Valentine's M&M's and other Valentine's candies.
Hope you have a fantastic Valentine's Day!
Other Valentine's Day Recipes
- Homemade Candy Dots
- Valentine's White Hot Cocoa Cookies
- Strawberry Valentine's Cupcakes
- Sugar Cookie Hearts
- 3-Ingredient Heart Sandwich Cookies
- Cupid Bites
Recipe Card
Box of Chocolates Cupcakes
Ingredients
- miniature cupcakes
- chocolate frosting
- various candies (jimmies, mini marshmallows, sweethearts, chocolates, etc.)
- white and chocolate icing , for drizzling (optional)
- empty heart shaped box
Instructions
- Bake a batch of your favorite miniature chocolate cupcakes. (A box mix will do!) Once cupcakes are cooled, spread chocolate frosting over top. Decorate each one as desired with candies and drizzle with icing. Use photo as a guide. Serve in a heart shaped box.
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june perronne says
every thing looks great
Christina says
These cupcakes are so adorable...so perfect for Valentines day! I love that you placed them in the heart shaped box...too cute! 🙂
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amazing images captured ! very nice
marla says
These are some of the cutest cupcakes I have ever seen. Ever. Hope your Valentine's Day was great & you got to enjoy lots of these 🙂
KeepItSweet says
These are so adoarable- the pictures make me smile!
TheyCallMeAmber says
These are simply adorable. For my birthday last year, I told my husband that all I wanted were cupcake making supplies. He lavished me with several cook books and all sorts of supplies to help me become the next cupcake queen... I haven't reached queen status... yet, but I bet if I could replicate what you've done here, my friends would think I've come close.
natalie (the sweets life) says
these are SO cute...i will be remembering this for next year! or just a fun birthday gift 🙂
Carolyn says
Wow! These look amazing, so creative and I love the pictures!
Lisa (Dishes of Mrs. Fish) says
These look amazing! YUM!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
They're gorgeous! Sometimes not having to cook is a the best gift you can get.
Happy when not hungry says
Soo adorable! What a great idea! Happy v day!
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Wow, adorable!
Sue Gladd says
You have the BEST website ever!
Sue Gladd says
Oh Nikki!!!
Lori Zack says
I love your website! I have gotten so many ideas!!!! I made your chili recipie for Superbowl Sunday! Was a hit for sure!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!