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…
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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…
Brownie Cupcakes with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
Is there any flavor more refreshing than peppermint? These cupcakes from Damn Delicious would be perfect for summer, St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas. Or spring. Or just because. The recipe as written only makes eight – EIGHT – cupcakes. Who only makes eight cupcakes? Personally, I would double the entire recipe. More to share and more…
Christmas Cupcakes – Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, and Holly
Take frosting and cupcake decorating skills to a whole new level this Christmas. You won’t want to eat these cupcakes once you’re finished decorating them. Thanks to Cupcake Diary in Spain for this tutorial! The cupcakes that illustrate are no new recipe, are the vanilla and cinnamon cupcakes I made some time ago and they are a…
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes
These cupcakes from Bakers Royale taste like a dark chocolate covered peppermint stick. There is peppermint extract and Andes candies and lots of chocolate. Sure it will take a bit more time to make all the pieces parts but it will be oh so worth it! Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes Makes about 12 cupcakes Ingedients Cupcakes: 1…
White Chocolate Cranberry Cupcakes
I know, I just shared a different white chocolate cranberry cupcake the other day but look at these sugar coated cranberries! I just could not resist sharing this recipe from Sugar and Soul. Even if you don’t make the cupcakes (but you should!) you can make the sparking cranberries for the holidays. So very festive!…
Eggnog Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
I suppose people really do drink eggnog around the holidays. Not sure I ever have, wonder why that is? It reminds me, though, of Chevy Chase in the movie Christmas Vacation. You’re thinking about it now, aren’t you? If you have some eggnog handy, why not try to use it in these cupcakes from Roxana’s Home…
Wreath Cupcakes
Today we have a recipe AND a decorating idea! Your Cup of Cake has a few easy (or relatively easy) decorating ideas but we will stick with the wreath for this post. Or maybe you are just looking for an easy and delicious chocolate cupcake and frosting recipe. No problem, happy to help. Now get the…
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
I know the pumpkin spice thing gets kind of old this time of year but the holidays are coming and pumpkin pie will be on many dinner tables. Just because. If you don’t want to bake a pie, then Cakes Cottage has a pumpkin cupcake alternative that tastes like pie. It’s the best of both worlds!…
Reindeer Cupcakes
Sometimes you just have to go with cute. Pictures of Reindeer cupcakes have been floating around various places for a while, but without instructions. Your Cup of Cake fixed that by coming up with these step by step instructions. You can use your favorite cupcake recipe instead (if you have one) but stick with a non…
Gingerbread Cupcakes
With….get this….cinnamon cream cheese frosting! Oh yum! Thank you Creme de la Crumb! Wonderfully moist and spicy cupcakes topped with a delightful frosting. Not too spicy and not too sweet. Just perfect! Gingerbread Cupcakes Ingredients: 1½ cups flour 2 tablespoons ground ginger 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1½…
Double Peppermint Cupcakes
That’s right – DOUBLE peppermint! Roxana’s Home Baking adds peppermint extract and peppermint coffee creamer to these moist and deliciously pepperminty cupcakes. And don’t forget the peppermint candy on top! Very festive for all your holiday gatherings! Double Peppermint Cupcakes Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract…