We have been remiss here at Cupcake Fanatic by not including any baby chicks in our cupcake decorating. Easter just isn’t Easter without some baby chicks and these cupcakes remind me of marshmallow Peeps. Sort of. Instead of marshmallow, these chicks are all about coconut. Betty Crocker keeps it cute and simple which is almost always…
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Spring Flower Cupcakes
I do believe spring is just around the corner. For some folks, winter turned ugly this year so it’s time to celebrate spring with some fun and pretty flower cupcakes! These would be a perfect afternoon project for the kids to get involved in since you can use any cupcake recipe (or box mix) and…
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…
Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes
These delicious and fruity cupcakes remind us of springtime and warmer days. Wonderful vanilla cupcakes topped with real buttercream frosting and strawberries keep it simple and deliver on flavor. Joanne over at Fifteen Spatulas is a huge fan of fresh strawberries and real buttercream. Check out her instructions on how to make real buttercream. Once you…
Vegan Banana Split Sundae Cupcakes
This extremely simple recipe is perfect for the sweet tooth vegans out there. Taken from a page out of Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, this recipe was baked and photographed by Kitchen Grrrls. This recipe also includes Banana Buttercream Frosting, which you may want to file away for future vegan cupcake delights. Simple Banana…
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…
Mini Conversation Heart Cupcakes
Remember getting those candy conversation hearts when you were a kid? Do they still sell the original (now classic?) ones that say things like “Be Mine” or “Love”? We like this idea from The Baking Robot because it is easy, colorful, and makes those bite sized cupcakes we all love. Come on, admit it, you love…
Cupcakes Full of Heart
Everyone loves a surprise, right? Who wouldn’t love to find a secret heart baked into a cupcake? Kids will be amazed and adults will be thrilled. These aren’t hard to make, but it will take a bit more time to assemble everything. We found this recipe on bakeitinacake. If you don’t care for strawberry taffy…
Red Velvet Low Fat Cupcakes
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with red cupakes? Red velvet is a favorite recipe for cakes and cupcakes and this recipe is a little lower in fat. Every little bit helps! Top these beautiful and delicious cupcakes with buttercream frosting and some candy hearts or red sprinkles and your sweetie will be,…
Football Cupcake Pull Aparts
When I first saw this “football” I thought “wow, that has to be complicated!”. Imagine my surprise when I saw it took only three – THREE – steps to create! Use your creativity with the toppings to fit your decorating theme. Think about using food coloring to tint vanilla frosting for the decorative piping around…
Easy Valentine’s Day Cupcake Ideas for Kids
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…