Wow, with all the talk about the upcoming Super Bowl, almost forgot Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! These easy decorating ideas will get kids into the act. Kids LOVE to take cupcakes to school for their classmates so it’s only fair that they help make and decorate them. And don’t forget to…
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Pink Champagne Cupcakes
Baking Junkie opened the Booze Cakes book and decided to give this pink champagne cupcake recipe a try. These are the perfect Valentine’s Day cupcake for your significant other. “These were the first cupcakes I made from Booze Cakes and wow, they were strong! I cut the champagne in the recipe in half, but I think I could have…
Snowmen Cupcakes Will Melt Your Heart
This particular take on snowman cupcakes results in some very cute looking snowmen. Surprisingly simple and easy to make, these snowmen will easily win the hearts of your friends. Snowman Cupcakes via Sweet Christmas by Sharon Bowers © Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2012 Yields 6 snowmen Ingredients for the cupcakes 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup…
Snowmen Cupcakes
Somehow it is December already and Christmas is just a heartbeat away. Not sure how that happened, seems like it was Labor Day just yesterday. Getting old I suppose. There is no real recipe to go with the picture, I just thought these were the cutest thing. You can use any flavor of cupcake…
More Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas!
Just in case you are still looking for Halloween cupcake decorating ideas, we have a few more! Sometimes all we need is a little inspiration or in my case, a lot of inspiration and detailed instructions. And speaking detailed instructions, we have included a video from Martha Stewart on How to Make Halloween Cupcake Critters….
Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes
These just sound wicked, don’t they? Wicked awesome! According to Wikipedia, an Irish Car Bomb is an American beer cocktail that is drunk as a bomb shot, similar to a boilermaker. It is made with Irish stout,Irish cream, and Irish whiskey. To make the drink, whiskey is floated on top of Irish Cream in a shot glass, and the shot glass is then dropped into the stout….
King Cake Cupcakes
Ok, so these “cupcakes” from Wilton are really bread knots with cinnamon filling covered with icing and colored sugar sprinkles, but they are cupcakes at heart. And like I always say, if it is made in a cupcake tin then it is a cupcake. It’s soon time for Mardi Gras and anyone who has been to…
Shamrock Cut-Out Cupcakes
I like this recipe from Glorious Treats because it incorporates the shamrock design into the cupcake itself. No need to use a pastry bag to pipe the design onto the cupcake. All you’ll need to find is a small shamrock cookie cutter. You can use your favorite chocolate cake recipe or box mix to make the…
Sparkling Champagne Cupcakes
It’s Valentine’s Day this week and these cupcakes from A Bitchin Kitchen would go perfectly with chocolate. Or strawberries. Or not. If you won’t be celebrating the day of love, and let’s face it…not all of us do, then make these as a special treat for yourself. Because you deserve it! Sparkling Champagne Cupcakes For the…
Atomic Fireball Cupcakes
Do you like a Fireball candy? I have to admit I like the little bit of “heat” in those cinnamon hearts. You know, those little red hearts that seem to be around for Valentine’s Day. Well, why not tell your honey that he or she is a hunka hunka burnin’ love by making a cupcake…
Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
I suppose we should at least acknowledge that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For single people like me – the Cupcake Lady – it’s usually just another day but this is not always about me. Ok, it should never be just about me. But anyway, I thought you might enjoy these chocolatey strawberry…
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Whiskey Ganache Filling
As if the whiskey in the ganache filling and the stout in the cupcakes weren’t enough, these cupcakes are topped with an Irish cream frosting. You just might need a designated driver after eating this dessert! We have Pixelated Crumb to thank for this rich and decadent cupcake. Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Whiskey Ganache Filling Ingredients…