Ingredients
1 package white cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening2 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon butter flavoring, optional4 cups confectioners’ sugarAssorted food coloring, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Line muffin cups with foil or paper liners. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions for cupcakes. Place 1 marble (or marble-sized foil ball) in each muffin cup between liners and muffin pan to create heart shape.
Fill prepared cups half full. Bake according to package directions for cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter, shortening, milk, vanilla and, if desired, butter flavoring until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. If desired, tint frosting with food coloring. Frost cupcakes and decorate with Valentine messages.
