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Ultimate Blueberry Cupcakes

Ultimate Blueberry Cupcakes

It’s blueberry season in some parts of the US so this recipe from Oh Sweet Day is quite timely if you have fresh blueberries but don’t … Read more

Maple Pear Cupcakes

Maple Pear Cupcakes

It’s not easy to find dessert recipes using fresh pears. I make a mean pear cobbler and everyone seems surprised that pears taste so fabulously … Read more

Jam Filled Banana Cupcakes

Jam Filled Banana Cupcakes

What’s for breakfast?  How about a bit of jam.  And a banana cupcake. And peanut butter frosting.  Sound good?  We thought so, too!  Evil Shenanigans figured … Read more

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Oooh….these cupcakes from Oh Sweet Basil are like a miniature two layer cake with peanut butter buttercream frosting BETWEEN cake layers topped with chocolate ganache.   … Read more

Banana Nut Cheerios Cupcakes

Banana Nut Cheerio Cupcakes

Ah, Cheerios.  Who didn’t eat Cheerios when they were a kid?  I think it’s the only cereal I would eat besides Frosted Flakes.  Yup, was … Read more

Lavender Cupcakes

Lavender Cupcakes

Most of us are familiar with using lavender as an essential oil for relaxation or to ease headaches.  A less well known use is cooking … Read more

Salted Milky Way Cupcakes

Salted Milky Way Cupcakes

Did you know the Milky Way candy bar has been around since 1923?  I suppose there are some things that just can’t be improved or … Read more

Strawberry Basil Cupcakes

I have to admit that I would have never thought about adding basil to a cupcake.  But the basil just adds a certain something to … Read more