Thoughtful gifts, dinner reservations, a few good bottles of wine—no matter what your Valentine’s Day includes, there’s one thing we all know it would be incomplete without, and that’s dessert. Whether you're celebrating with a significant other, kids or your best gal pals, a sweet treat is a must. And while chocolate-covered cakes can be super fun and festive, sometimes you just don't need a whole cake. But cupcakes? They're always the right size! These Red Wine-Chocolate Cupcakes are as beautiful as they are delicious, and they're sure to make this Valentine's Day one you won't soon forget.

You don’t need a guide for this sweet box of chocolates — every treat is a cupcake! Simply bake mini chocolate cupcakes, then top with store-bought frosting and drizzle with melted chocolate. Now this is a heart-shaped box your special someone will want to receive!

When creamy cheesecake is surrounded by rich chocolate cake, it creates a cupcake that is so good on its own that it doesn't even need frosting. Plus, the absence of frosting makes these beauties extra easy to transport.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all chocolate. Giada keeps things simple with these 5-star cupcakes, using a white cake mix and an easy-to-make whipped cream topping.

Do you and your valentine go together like peanut butter and chocolate? Well then, these are the cupcakes for you! A peanut butter cream cheese frosting completes these chocolate-chocolate chip cupcakes for a real match made in heaven.

One-bite treats are ideal for cocktail parties (or Galentine's Day get-togethers!) when you want to try a little bit of everything from the dessert table. And a chocolate-on-chocolate combo is always a crowd-pleaser.

Strawberries make the perfect heart-shaped fruit. Stuff them inside cupcakes for a sweet surprise. Top the cupcakes with creamy chocolate frosting and a sliced strawberry.

Can’t decide between brownies and cupcakes? With this recipe you can practically have both! Make a quick ganache using just chopped semisweet chocolate and heavy cream to complete these delicious treats.

Consider this our secret to making chocolate-covered strawberries even better: Eat them with cupcakes! These chocolate treats come complete with swirled frosting, made with white chocolate and semisweet chocolate, and an irresistible chocolate-covered berry on top.

If you love a coconut lover, you’ll need this recipe come Valentine’s Day. Ina adds sweetened shredded coconut to the batter and sprinkles it atop the cream cheese icing on these cupcakes for a double dose of tropical flavor.

Indulge your sweetheart with light, tender cupcakes filled with dreamy vanilla crème and topped with fluffy frosting for a Valentine’s Day treat that's irresistibly sweet. Perfect for sharing or sneaking a bite or two on your own.

Surprise someone special with rich, spiced carrot cupcakes crowned with luscious cream cheese frosting for a dessert that's as golden as it is heartfelt.

Sunny shrinks a Bavarian favorite to hand-held size with this easy recipe. Just be sure to dry off the maraschino cherries on a paper towel before topping each cupcake, to keep the color from bleeding into the frosting.

Meringue icing is the perfect topper for these tiny red velvet cakes. It's delightfully light and airy — and adds an extra dose of sweetness!

Smelling sweetly of butter, sugar and vanilla, these classic little cakes will take you right back to when you were a kid and Mom baked you cupcakes. Whip up this recipe for little ones or simply grown-ups who just aren't that into chocolate.

Pureed strawberries give the glaze atop these cupcakes its beautiful, festive pop of color. These one-bite treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day.