I will have to admit that this recipe from Eats Well With Others is a little out of my cupcake comfort zone. I tend to be more of a “traditionalist” but maybe I should try these to expand my cupcake horizons. Vanilla Buttermilk Cupcakes Makes 16-24 (I got 18) Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour…
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Banana Split Cupcakes
Normally, I am a soft serve chocolate ice cream kind of girl. But there is an ice cream place near where I grew up that has the very, very best soft ice cream I have ever had. Ever. When I go “home” to visit family, I usually finagle a way for us all to go…
Root Beer Float Cupcakes
I do believe summer has arrived! Well, in most parts of the US anyway. I vaguely recall seeing snow, horrible amounts of snow, blanketing certain northern parts of the country. No thank you. But today we are going to believe it is summer and have a root beer float. Oh yes, in a cupcake! Chocolatey…
Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes
Sometimes less is more. Sometimes – only sometimes – a vanilla cake is all it takes to make the chocolate chips be the star of the cupcake. This recipe from Life Made Simple is for the vanilla cake lovers. Personally, I want to eat a bowl of the eggless chocolate chip cookie dough. I like raw…
Easter Chicks Cupcakes
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…
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…