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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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…
Creme Egg Cupcakes
Somehow eating a Cadbury Creme Egg any time of the year besides Easter just doesn’t seem right. Call it excellent marketing on their part, but I crave this super sweet chocolate candy every spring. It’s like it’s not right to buy or eat them in, say, September. As a matter of fact, you CAN’T buy…
Lucky Charms Cupcakes
Ah…Lucky Charms. Brings back so many good memories of being a kid and a sugar coated breakfast. Good times. Of course, the leprechaun also reminds us all of St. Patrick’s Day so this recipe from Just Call Me Maria is doubly fun. Did you know the marshmallow shapes are meant to represent the various magic…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cupcakes
Next to chocolate, chocolate & peanut butter is my favorite flavor combination. This super easy cupcake recipe from Crazy Little Projects starts with a boxed cake mix and adds a surprise Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the center of the cupcake. Crazy good! Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes 1 Devil’s Food Cake Mix 1 box (5.9…
Ganache, Cream, and Chocolate Valentine’s Cupcakes
Not only does Heather from Curly Gurl Kitchen provide an absolutely delicious recipe for chocolate cupcakes, but she also shows off her fabulous cupcake decorating creativity for Valentine’s Day. These are mouth-watering dark chocolate cupcakes, moist and rich with sour cream, tart cherry juice, and expresso powder. A simple whipped cream filling and topped with…
White Chocolate Oreo Cream Filled Cupcakes
Rose Bakes had me at Oreo cream filled but then – THEN – I was over the top when I saw the recipe calls for Double Stuf Oreos. And cream cheese. And then these bad boys are topped with a cream cheese buttercream frosting. Oh my. A must for all Oreo lovers! White Chocolate Oreo Cream…
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Cupcakes
When I was growing up, breakfast consisted of toast and maybe some cocoa. On rare occasions, my mom might have made some eggs. On special occasions, I would sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the toast just for some extra zing. Maybe that’s how the sweet tooth started? But now eating sweets with cinnamon and sugar…
Blackberry Malt Cupcakes
Sometimes I am the victim of a sort of fresh fruit syndrome – I feel like I have to buy ALL the fresh fruit when it’s in season. That’s not such a bad thing, except then I have to binge eat it before it spoils. I recently found a local fresh fruit and vegetable store…
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….
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…
Nutella Vanilla Cheesecake Cups
Raking in the Savings had me at Nutella and cheesecake so the Oreo cookie crust and chocolate chips just added and extra bit of YUM. I don’t think there is really anything else to say. If you like Nutella and cheesecake, then you need to make these. The End. Nutella Vanilla Cheesecake Cups Ingredients: 2…