When is a cupcake sort of not a cupcake? When it is really cheesecake! I have never been a big fan of making a real cheesecake from scratch mainly because making the graham cracker crust is a messy pain. The beauty of these mini cheesecakes…I mean cupcakes…is the Oreo cookie is the crust! Perfection! I…
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Carrot Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
Doesn’t a carrot cake count sort of as a vegetable? Just a little bit? And this recipe uses pineapple so you could sort of count it as a fruit. Right? Either way, these are yummy with a bit of a twist with white chocolate in the frosting. A whole lot to love in this recipe…
Banana bread cupcakes
With what kind of frosting you ask? How about caramel cream cheese frosting? These would be perfect for brunch, or maybe even breakfast. It’s acceptable to eat cupcakes for breakfast, isn’t it? It is in my world! I’m sure The Curvy Carrot would agree! Banana Bread Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients For the…
Gluten Free Rainbow Cupcakes
Legend has it that fairies put a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and then had the leprechauns guard it. The luck associated with St. Patrick’s Day includes the luck needed to find that ever elusive pot of gold. I suppose that’s why we always for the end of the rainbow when…
Green Velvet Cupcakes
St. Patrick’s Day and spring are almost here. Yes, spring is just around the corner! And what says “spring” more than green? In honor of both warmer weather and St. Patrick’s Day we (and McCormick) bring you GREEN cupcakes! Remember…THINK SPRING! Green Velvet Cupcakes Ingredients 1 package (18 1/4 ounces) German chocolate cake mix…
Vegan Sweet Potato Cupcakes
Oh, almost forgot, with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting! Now I am admittedly not a vegan, not even close, but the spices in this recipe make them sound awfully delicious. Using sweet potatoes and organic ingredients just makes them sound like a healthier alternative. Who said “clean eating” had to be boring? Obviously Diva Dish doesn’t think…
Irish Coffee Brownie Cupcakes
In just a few short weeks, we will all be “Irish” for a day when celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Instead of having an Irish Coffee after dinner, why not have an Irish Coffee Brownie Cupcake? What could be better than Irish Coffee AND chocolate? This recipe from Paula Dean will take a little extra time to prepare…
Colorful Carrot Cupcakes With A Butterfly
Ivana from CupcakesDiario combined the best of several recipes to bring us the ultimate in carrot cupcakes. Ivanna is an amazing cupcake decorator and offers cupcake decorating courses for those who are looking for tips. The catch? You’re gonna have to be in Barcelona, Spain, to learn from the master baker herself. Carnival II or my…
Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes
Chocolate. Chocolate chips. Cheesecake. There’s something for everyone in these cupcakes! I made a batch recently and they received rave reviews. In fact, the lucky recipients have requested another batch because they were so very yummy. The really great part is they are pretty easy to make, too! The icing is simply melted chocolate chips…
Mardi Gras Cupcakes
How could we almost have forgotten Mardi Gras? It’s less than a week away! Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, arose from the tradition of eating fatty foods the day before the start of the Lenten fasting prior to Easter. Growing up, my mom made doughnuts from scratch every year on Fat Tuesday. We would wake…
Strawberry Heart Mini Cheesecake Bites
Wow, less than two weeks until Valentines Day! It’s time to start planning for the sweetest day of the year. These mini cheesecake cupcakes are easy to make and incredibly cute. The kids will love the fresh strawberry topping and adults will love the rich cream cheese cupcake. Sweet mini cheesecakes with a strawberry heart…
Beer Cheese Cupcakes with Bacon!
Yes, BACON! These are not your mother’s cupcakes, no sir. Beer, cheddar cheese and bacon…what’s not to love? These are for all the men who think cupcakes are all about sugar and frilly toppings. What a perfect addition to your Super Bowl party! This recipe is courtesy of Cupcake Project Beer Cheese Super Bowl…