Recipezaar: Cupcakes,Holiday/Event recipes

Confetti Treats

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:28:46 -0400

These are SO delicious!! Kids like them because they are colorful and have M&M candies! You can make these without nuts - but if you're not allergic - try them with nuts first... the salt with the sweet is amazing! This recipe is for individual cakes using a muffin pan, but you can also make these as bars in a 9x13 pan - just cook a little longer (about 18 minutes). Enjoy! -- posted by Jennibear

Spider Muffins

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:29:36 -0400

From my files: "These muffins have a decadent chocolate flavor and dark color that is perfect for Halloween. The white spiderweb decorations are easy to make with melted white chocolate. For non-Halloween occasions, just drizzle the white chocolate frosting over the tops of the muffins, or omit it entirely. Use the highest quality chocolate you can get for superb tasting muffins, but if this is just for little ones who don't really care, feel free to use any brand chocolate. The muffin will still be dense and chocolatey. " -- posted by Chef MB

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Bread

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:02:17 -0400

This is easy and delicious. Perfect with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. You can make it fat-free by substituting an additional 1/4 cup of applesauce for the oil, or use regular eggs instead of the egg-replacer if you don't need the recipe to be vegan. I got this recipe from Fatfree Vegan Kitchen. http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/12/pumpkin-spice-bread.html -- posted by VeganFamilyChef

Sheep Cupcakes

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:43:01 -0400

I mixed a few ideas to makhttp://www.recipezaar.com/members/subm/editr2.php?sid=4664933e these cupcakes, and they went down a storm at the Findon Sheep fair in Sussex, UK. You could use what ever chocolate you can find for the head, ears and legs. I thought that they looked pretty cute with just the eyes, but you could add a red icing smile or tongue, and nostrils. You can also use a little tubes of writing icing for the white and black of the eyes. -- posted by froglet

Cream-Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:29:09 -0400

Source: Taste of Home -- posted by Mom2Rose

Decadent Strawberry and White Chocolate Cupcakes

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:48:50 -0400

These gorgeous cupcakes are perfect for garden parties, afternoon tea, baby showers or an everday treat! Easy to make and beautiful too! -- posted by Um Safia

Fairy Cakes (So Simple)

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:01:54 -0400

My grandmother and I always used to make these together when i was younger. So simple, yet so yummy! They're great for parties (especially children's) and you can decorate them however you like, which provides ALOT of fun! I usually just ice mine with plain icing, but they're delicious with coffee or chocolate icing too. They never last very long in my household! Enjoy. =] -- posted by 961626

Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls - Halloween Cupcakes/Muffins

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:29:06 -0400

These are GREAT fun! Bake some chocolate fairy cakes, muffins or cupcakes, decorate them and then turn them into Hooting Halloween Owls! I made these last year for a children's Halloween party, and they all loved them. The recipe is based on our British fairy cake or angel cake recipe, where the top of the baked cake or muffin is cut off to create the "wings". I have stated some sweets (candy) that are British - please use your own local sweets to decorate the owls. This is a wonderful recipe idea that I have changed and adapted from Tana Ramsay, the wife of the famous Gordon Ramsay.....she has some great family recipes, of which this is one. (Preparation time includes the time to decorate and ice them after they have been baked.) My Recipe #328085 would also be great Halloween companions for these hooting owls! -- posted by French Tart

Freaky Mummies in a Flash - Halloween Treats!

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:38:03 -0400

I usually cook everything from scratch, but sometimes you're in a rush & don't have the time. These cupcakes are perfect for times like that....I have these on standby every Halloween for the trick-or-treaters! If you're not so pushed for time, make 36 of your own cupcakes or use a 22.5 ounce box of brownie mix. -- posted by Um Safia

Peanutty Cupcakes and Frosting

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:07:12 -0400

For the peanut butter lover! Instead of chopping the nuts for garnish I also like to place a whole peanut in the center which makes for a nice presentation. -- posted by invictus

Cream Cheese Cupcakes (Like a Cheese-Cake but Soooo Easy)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:04:22 -0400

These are OUTRAGEOUS!! My girfriend Pam sent these to me all the way from South Beach one year for my birthday - I had one then immediately called her & begged for the recipe... I recommend using foil cupcake liners - they work better then the paper ones for this recipe... -- posted by BlondieItaliana

Spooky Spider Cupcakes/Muffins for a Howling Halloween!

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:28:38 -0400

I JUST love these little spider cakes, when I make them, their faces make me laugh - well, I am easily pleased! Furthermore, they are VERY tasty - they have a much better flavour than NORMAL spiders I find, their legs are a little too chewy! The cake mixture is a double chocolate cake mixture - with cocoa and chocolate pieces, topped off with a chocolate butter cream. The decorations are made using Liquorice Allsorts and liquorice strings/laces or Catherine wheels as we call them in Great Britain. They are easy to make and can be frozen before you decorate them. I made these for TOTM Cooking School September 2008 - I hope you find the step-by-step photos handy when you come to bake and decorate them. An idea we had for an adult Halloween party - turn the spiders upside down so they have their legs in the air, and scatter wine corks amongst them on a plate........only joking! :-) If you fancy some wise companions for these spooky spiders, try these: Recipe #326716. -- posted by French Tart

Peppermint Cupcakes

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:52:29 -0400

I adapted this recipe from one I found in a magazine at Christmas time. They are delicious and a very festive dessert for holiday parties! You can use any boxed chocolate cake mix, I just listed my favorite. Just be sure to follow the directions on the box of whatever brand you use. Allow extra time for cooling the cupcakes. -- posted by PinkFreakMandy

Decorated Football Poke Cupcakes

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:10:57 -0400

Another cool football tailgate recipe. I, of course, choose green and gold as the only good colors to use for this recipe. You may use any other colors you wish. GO PACK GO!!! -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Maple Rum Cake

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:17:19 -0400

This is super easy and very tasty. I brought this to work and it was gone in about an hour. The cake is so moist, people will never believe its from a cake mix! This is a perfect cake for the fall. Taste great as a cupcake as well! -- posted by Superhero's can Cook

Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:46:03 -0400

This recipe for delicious strawberry cupcakes is from Candace Nelson of Sprinkles Cupcakes. www.sprinklescupcakes.com -- posted by Eleanor Grosch

Easy Mummy Cupcakes

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:07:39 -0400

These are high on the easy and cute factors and low on the cuisine factor. But my kids loved them and they helped me decorate. Time does not include cooling time after baking. -- posted by Nado2003

Easy Monster Cupcakes

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:20:57 -0400

I made these last year with my kids and they loved it. You can use whatever candies you want, have fun and be creative. Time indicated does not include cupcake cooling time. -- posted by Nado2003

Williams Sonoma Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:37:34 -0400

These moist pumpkin cupcakes can be tailored to your preference. For a grown-up version, sub chopped crystallized ginger and dried cranberries for the walnuts and raisins. Unfrosted cupcakes will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Once frosted, cupcakes are best eaten within 1 day. WS adapted this from Dede Wilson's cookbook: Bake It To The Limit -- posted by Shabby Sign Shoppe

Haley's Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:47:51 -0400

These rich and chocolatey cupcakes will have you lickin' your lips for days! Recipe shows cupcake ingredients and frosting recipe. Great for birthdays, parties, and any other occasions. Makes 24 servings and lasts up to a week and a half! -- posted by ♥Miss Wright♥

Devil's Food Snack Cakes

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:18:47 -0400

These tasty little snack cakes have been a family favorite for years. They taste great served at room temperature, but everyone that I know absolutely LOVES them from the freezer. The snack cakes are small in size so you can satisfy that chocolate craving without feeling too guilty about calories. Great for kids and adults alike. If you bring them to a party they are always the first dessert gone!! -- posted by Chef James Thomas

Sweet Potato Cupcakes

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:26:21 -0400

Super easy, delicious little cupcakes that are great during the Holiday Season or anytime! Got this out of a Better Homes & Gardens. -- posted by Rachel Marie

Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake With Caramel and Cream Cheese Frosting

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:48:28 -0400

This recipe makes a beautiful cake and is surprisingly easy. It's from Bon Appétit Magazine (Nov. 2008). These make great cupcakes too! You can substitute all the spices for 2 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice. I like to double the spices. -- posted by blucoat

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:46:35 -0400

These are very moist and rise very high when baked, they are fairly sweet so you may wish to reduce the sugar by a few tablespoons. You may also bake in jumbo muffin tins to yield 10 and increasing the baking time. These are very good! -- posted by KITTENCAL

Darkest Chocolate Cupcakes (For Grownups!)

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:21:36 -0500

These are the chocolatiest cupcakes you will ever eat. Because these are made with 70% cacao MELTED DARK CHOCOLATE! Elizabeth Falker's recipe, from CitizenCake. Do Not Over-bake! Frost these with chocolate-buttercream icing and garnish with marshmallows and walnuts, and you have rocky-road cupcakes! -- posted by minnie chef

Baby Face Cupcakes

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:02:37 -0500

Baby Face, You've got the cutest little baby face.... What a cute idea for a baby shower or similar idea. Little cupcake with baby faces. I use pink, yellow, and blue paper liners. In addition to the ingredients listed below, you will also need cheap plastic baby pacifiers for decoration. I suggest checking the dollar store or party supply store. -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Applesauce Pumpkin Cupcakes

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:32:29 -0500

Found recipe on another site and wanted to post here for safe-keeping. I have not made these yet, but plan to this afternoon. Will update once I get feedback from my taste-testers! -- posted by brat_78148

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:44:47 -0500

These cupcakes are absolutely darling. I found the recipe in a cupcake cookbook a couple of years ago. They are perfect for little girl birthday parties (and even older girl birthday parties as my adult friends also love them!). They are tangy and sweet and not too dense. I often make bite-size ones in my mini cupcake pan. Reduce the baking time if making minis or they will dry out. -- posted by soursugar

Mini Cheesecake Bites

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:11:19 -0500

I am always asked to make my cheesecake for gatherings & holidays. But the problem is everyone likes something different. So around times like Thanksgiving when I would have to make 3 different kinds to please everyone, I make bite sized mini's instead! -- posted by Stacie Lora

Butterflies, Ladybird and Dragonfly Cupcakes/Fairycakes

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:14:28 -0500

My daughter's reception(age 5) classes are named after these insects, so when they had a bake sale for charity, I made these(with her help) and they went down a storm! And we had a lot of fun icing them. Use what chocolate you can get for the details. I used ready-to-use icing writing tube for speed, but you could make your own and pipe it on. -- posted by froglet

Pumpkin Pie Minis

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:36:55 -0500

I love pumpkin! These mini pies are an easy make-ahead dessert for potlucks, bake sales, catering or a buffet table. A great crowd-pleasing dessert to have around Thanksgiving! -- posted by Callu

Fresh Cranberry Muffins

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:58:55 -0500

These are super easy to make and always a big hit. I make them as muffins, but have also made them as squares--just bake in a 9-inch square pan for about 10 minutes longer. My mom always requests them for her birthday--we just split them open and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. When fresh cranberries are on sale around the holidays I buy several bags and freeze them so I always have them on hand. -- posted by sophieollie

Christmas Snowman Cupcakes

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:20:46 -0500

A fun and easy christmas treat, a hit with kids and adults! I used "Giant buttons", "Rolo"s, "Matchmakers" -- posted by froglet

Cranberry-Orange Tea Bread Muffins W/ Orange Cream Cheese Glaze

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:26:45 -0500

Cranberry-Orange Bread has been a holiday favorite of mine for years. These miniature muffins are perfect for gifts, dessert, or Christmas morning. -- posted by KathyP53

Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:03:40 -0500

Source: Hershey's Website -- posted by Mom2Rose

Magical Christmas Fairy Cakes - Christmas Fairy Cupcakes

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:43:49 -0500

Some recipe classics never go out of fashion and fairy cakes top the list They are the stuff of childhood memories: just one nibble can transport you back in time and even today, no self-respecting children's birthday party would be without them. That said, why should the kids have all the fun? With just a little tweaking, fairy cakes can be turned into grown-up fare as well, perfect for a mid-morning coffee break, tea in the afternoon, packed lunch treats, OR for the Christmas tea table. The basic recipe is oh-so-simple so you can keep it plain or indulge yourself with extravagant toppings; for Christmas, I have used fondant icing snowflakes and edible sparkles/cake glitter. Some die-hard purists may omit the vanilla extract but I think fairy cakes are better with it added. Prep time includes the time it takes to decorate the fairy cakes. The edible cake sparkles and glitter is available from most good cake decorating or sugar craft shops. -- posted by French Tart

Surprise! Cream-Filled Cupcakes

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:57:00 -0500

Nothing better than biting into a moist chocolate cupcake and being surprised by a sweet creamy filling! Unless you're my husband, who doesn't like frosting. . . This is an adaptation of my MIL's recipe for Ho Ho Cupcakes. It is mostly from scratch, but can be simplified by substituting a can of your favorite prepared frosting for the tops of the cupcakes. These are a huge hit at my childrens birthday parties, with the adults as well as the kids! -- posted by KrisGoodNews

Pumpkin Muffins

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:37:30 -0500

Great for a breakfast or dessert! Serve warm with whipped cream cheese for a decadent treat. If you don't have pumpkin-pie spice on-hand, this is the recipe: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice. I always add raisins to my muffins, but walnuts are good too! -- posted by galexa

White Chocolate Mud Cake With Frosting

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:21:10 -0500

Subtle flavour but very nice and moist. Made my wedding cake from this recipe. Freezes well with or without icing. Muffins can also be made from this mixture. It will make 24 regular muffins and 48 mini muffins. I bake the regular muffins for 30=35 minutes, and the mini muffins for 10-15 minutes. -- posted by mortar&pestle

Cupcakes / Fairy Cakes

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:23:32 -0500

Fantastic for parties -- posted by piglips

Frosted Lemon Cupcakes Vegan

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:48:53 -0500

i bought myself vegan cupcakes take over the world by Isa chandra moskowitz and terry hope romero an xmas present and made two types of cupcakes from this book for my daddy in laws birthday they were a great hit. i also made the frosting from this book which was also exceellent no one reaslised that they were vegan they were most good, i love this cook book now and even though im on a deit again ill be making some treaty cupcakes. i love the fact they dont ask for any crazy ingredients in these -- posted by pornstarbarbie

Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:28:21 -0500

I love new cupcakes and these remind me of a peanutbutter cup when you put chocolate frosting on top! Simple and delicious! -- posted by Sandra Leanne

Italian Cream Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:07:38 -0500

Cupcakes have become very popular lately. I do not recall where this recipe is from, possibly Cuisine Magazine, but I have made them. They were very good despite being alittle labor intensive. Nice for special occasions. -- posted by "Food:The Way To Anyone's Heart"

Best Banana Cupcakes

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:53:37 -0500

Adapted from Wilton...we made them a little bigger and used big bananas. Very moist and delicious. -- posted by Karen=^..^=

Rice Krispies Muffins

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:49:15 -0500

This is so easy to make and yet delicious. Even tough I do not like rice crispies at all I enjoy these muffins. I was acctually looking for a recipe like this here but could not find it so i posted my recipe here. In Iceland you will hardly find a potluck where these are not one of the treats. But don't be late as they are usually gone soon. Your kids will love these! Note: You may use cornflakes or Cheerios or a mixture of these instead of rice krispies but they are in the original recipe. Chilling time is not included in preparation time. -- posted by Iceland

Pastel Uber Fruity Cupcakes

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:14:16 -0500

These cupcakes are absolutely delicious. Choose your favorite flavor of jello and transform a simple white cake mix into an uber fruity treat. The homemade butter cream adds a fruit with cream note to the top loved by kids and adults alike -- posted by Jena from Santa Clara

Low Fat Chocolate Fudge Cake

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:12:30 -0500

From Woman's Weekly Everyday Cakes and Cookies. I made this into cupcakes instead of a big cake. Very tasty! -- posted by chefina

Vanilla Backyard Bugs And/Or Sweet Rides Cakelets

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:10:19 -0500

From the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen and Nordic Ware Backyard Bugs and Sweet Rides cakelet pans -- bake eight miniature cakes in the shapes of a ladybug, butterfly, bee and dragonfly, and/or eight little cakes in vintage car shapes -- one vanilla cake recipe MAKES 16 CAKELETS TOTAL! Be as creative as you want with piped decorative frosting on the edge details, dust with powdered sugar, or simply glaze and top with sprinkles or non-perils. **NOTE: Bake times and temperatures are different for each pan!** -- posted by Kerfuffle-Upon-Wincle

Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:09:27 -0500

This recipe was adapted from "What Hawaii Likes to Eat" and the frosting is adapted from a recipe by Teri Wahl. My family used to own a bakery, and these were the cupcakes we sold. There will be A LOT of frosting. Some may want to halve the recipe. We actually used a whole ice-cream scoop of frosting on top of the cupcake. This is the actual recipe for the bakery, so it makes 48 cupcakes.... it's easy to scale down to 12 but kinda hard just to do 6. -- posted by HawaiiChef79

Caramel Pudding Pumpkin Cupcakes (Hungry Girl)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:37:04 -0400

Directly from Hungrygirl.com Flexible for vegans, adaptable for IBD sufferers & diabetics (I.E. my house) Easily doubled -- posted by Dusty&Sarah

Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:23:29 -0400

Here's a yummy treat to help celebrate your St. Patrick's Day celebration. These from-scratch cupcakes are moist and festive! Recipe is from Woman's World. -- posted by Lainey6605

Kyotofu's Chocolate Soufflé Cupcakes (Recipe from New Yo

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:38:41 -0400

Kyotofus signature cupcake. With miso, tofu, and soymilk. Believe it! -- posted by QueSarah

Guinness Cupcakes With Bailey's Frosting

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:36:11 -0400

The ultimate St. Patrick's Day dessert. Prep time includes time for cooling in step 2. Adapted from a recipe at http://tinyurl.com/ao6avy -- posted by DrGaellon

Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:11:51 -0400

I've been on a lemon and lime kick lately! Maybe it's related to being pregnant, or that lemons remind me of Spring! Either way these cupcakes are DELICIOUS! Let your inner artist shine. Cupcakes are a fun way to experiment with piping frosting and trying out new decorating ideas. If you mess up, just eat it! Found on countryhome.com -- posted by kittycatmom

Tasty Cupcakes

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:53:46 -0400

These cupcakes are the absolute best cupcakes you will ever eat. They are a little sweet though ; ) -- posted by StephanieInOR

Marge's Gingerbread

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:47:53 -0400

My Mom taught me to make this gingerbread when I was about 5 and starting to bake; she almost always made fresh french bread on the weekends and Dad made the best fried green tomatoes :our grocer in Milan got them in from the countryside for him. -- posted by Chicory&Spice

Dark Chocolate Cupcakes With Raspberry Filling

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:55:51 -0400

This dark chocolate cupcake is super easy, and the raspberry/mascarpone filling makes them devine. This recipe inspired by Giada De Laurentiis -- posted by Chef #1233351

Blackberry Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:06:42 -0400

A uniquely tart and sweet treat! Perfect as a solo snack, after a meal, or paired with a foamy latte. -- posted by John_L

Rainbow Cake

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:53:22 -0400

OMG This is the best cake I've ever baked in my life!!!!!! This cake is so moist and beautiful.. I baked this for Easter and the kids thought it was just fabulous..... I used the neon food decorating gel and then I used already made frosting in the plastic container and put LOTS of SPRINKLES on top.. It was just beautiful. -- posted by Parkers Mom

Chocolate Cherry Streusel Muffin Tops

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:45:22 -0400

A favorite combo of flavors, these muffins resemble crumb cakes when made with streusel. -- posted by Sharon123

Cherry-Topped Chocolate Cupcakes

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:12:15 -0400

Moist chocolate cake with a layer of cheesecake on top and topped with a cherry. What more could you want in a cupcake! Festive and perfect for parties. -- posted by Kim D.

Cook Yourself Thin Vanilla Cupcakes

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:23:13 -0400

A little over 200 calories for a CUPCAKE?!?! While watching tv one afternnoon, my DH & I stumbled upon the show "Cook Yourself Thin" and watched Harry make these healthy cupcakes. Sounds so great! -- posted by Mrs.R

Vampire Cupcakes

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:17:41 -0400

I found this on Baking Bites Blog. Thank you Nichole. These cupcakes are so fitting for a Halloween party. -- posted by tammy dalton

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

Sat, 16 May 2009 10:41:52 -0400

Credited to Sarah Howard- printed on May 12 edition of Creative Loafing. This cake calls for whole eggs along with an equal ratio of egg whites to keep it light and fluffy, and maintain the pure color. The use of the vanilla bean makes a big difference in the fragrance and overall taste of the cake as well, so go ahead and splurge in the spice aisle. After you're done scraping out the tiny seeds, throw the pod into a mason jar with baker's sugar, keep it in the cupboard and use the vanilla-infused sweetness to add an extra dimnsion to your recipes. -- posted by Sparkmonkey

Low Cal Red Velvet Cupcakes

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:15:42 -0400

Yummy and super moist, you wont miss the old high calorie ones! My son's favorite is Red Velvet Cake and Cupcakes! I little bit of work, but well worth it! -- posted by Lady in love :)

Eggnog Muffins

Fri, 22 May 2009 01:57:55 -0400

These are great for a Yuletide brunch or for breakfast on Christmas morning. From the R.S.V.P. section of a December 1985 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. The recipe was requested from the Court Bistro in Saratoga Springs, New York. -- posted by Leslie in Texas

Fudgy Chocolate Cupcakes (Or Cake)

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:11:39 -0400

There was an o.k. recipe here on Zaar that I have worked on and changed to make these truly amazingly rich and chocolatey cupcakes. Don't be scared of the tiny bit of coffee it only deepens the flavor of the chocolate. These don't require any frosting but the kids love it with frosting and some colored sprinkles so that's what I typically do. I like to use my lazy version of Recipe #19353 (a little bit of this, a little bit of that) and they always look and taste wonderful. As an added bonus this has no shortening, butter, or margarine (all those bad trans-fats) but amazingly enough they still taste fattening. -- posted by scancan

Chocolate Candy-Cane Muffins

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:44:32 -0400

This chocolate mint muffin recipe is my FAVORITE!! I found this in a blog, called "Earth Muffin Bakes" which i'm now in love with. The author of the blog actually won a contest with her cocholate candy-cane muffins. You can visit her blog here http://earthmuffinbakes.blogspot.com or visit the website of the contest she won here http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/src/12_realepic/favourite-chocolate-recipe-A12days/ -- posted by Choco lover

Cupcake Pops (Or Bites)

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:21:37 -0400

These cute little treats may be customized for any occasion. All ages love them! This recipe is from Bakerella, she is amazing! http://bakerella.blogspot.com/2008/04/make-your-cupcakes-pop.html -- posted by MissyCakes

Drunken Butter Rum Cupcakes

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:14:31 -0400

An absolutely sinful cupcake that is perfect for grownup parties. Worth the extra effort by every bit! -- posted by Meghan

Wilton's Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Filling for Cupcakes/Cake

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:06:26 -0400

This is absolutely delicious! It makes just enough to fill between the layers of a 3 layer cake or fill 24 cupcakes with about a tablespoon of filling each. It's quick, easy and adds something extra special to banana, pumpkin, cinnamon, spice, yellow and several other cakes and cupcakes. The recipe came directly from the Wilton website. -- posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night

Best Cupcakes Ever

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:29:00 -0400

This recipe is adopted from a recipe for Flag Cake by the Barefoot Contessa. I made it for 4th of July 2009 and it was probably the best cake I've ever made. I don't usually like cream cheese frosting, but this one is divine, especially with the fresh berries on top. A few months later I found cupcakes topped with raspberries and blueberries at Star Provisions' bakery in Atlanta, and I could swear they used this same recipe, though Annie Quatrano might beg to differ. That's what gave me the idea to make cupcakes with the Flag Cake recipe. The cake batter includes sour cream, which makes the cake SO moist and delicious. I've tried substituting 1/2 cup of Splenda for half a cup of the sugar in the batter and they came our great, so you could experiment with substituting Splenda for even more of the sugar. Enjoy! -- posted by Cook-a-holic

Upside Down Turtle Muffins

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:13:55 -0400

Who doesn't love turtles, with a twist! muffins that come out like mini molten cakes, serve while warm with ice cream and heaven! -- posted by celestial_star03

Margarita Cupcakes

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:49:38 -0400

These lively tasting cupcakes are full of the flavor of the Southwest's favorite drink -- except no alcohol! This is a large recipe and comes from the people at Wilton. Unfrosted cupcakes freeze well. -- posted by Lorraine of AZ

Maple-Nut Cream Cheese Cups

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:39:11 -0400

A creamy rich dessert with the flavor of cheesecake. This is very rich and really elegant to serve over the Holiday Season. This will not disappoint! Land-O-Lakes Cookbook. Freeze time is cooking time. -- posted by daisygrl64

Mocha Butter Cupcakes With Mocha Butter Frosting

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:48:46 -0400

Got this from a cooking book. I really love the frosting so much. It tastes heavenly ;) -- posted by Shesbittersweet

Pumpkin Cupcakes Cake

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:50:03 -0400

I needed something cute for our fall festival cakewalk at church this weekend and I found this recipe in the Better Homes and Gardens publication "Halloween tricks & treats". It was really easy; the hardest part was picking the orange and black M&M's out of the M&M's GHOUL'S Milk Chocolate Mix. If you live in a bigger city or can order online, you can probably order just orange and black ones to make this easier yet! -- posted by DeniseBC

Low-Fat Christmas Cupcakes

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:05:29 -0400

From the NZ Healthy Food Guide website -- posted by KiwiMegan

Colorado Mel's Glazed-Chocolate-Cheesecake-Cupcakes

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:51:22 -0400

These are my favorite cupcakes from when I was young! They're so delicious, they're easy to make, and everyone always wants the recipe. :) My mom used to spread the extra glaze between graham crackers and we would eat them after they hardened. Those were so good that sometimes we would just make the glaze recipe minus the cupcakes! -- posted by Colorado Mel

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting (Cake Mix Recipe)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:40:06 -0400

This uses a box cake mix for the base of this recipe. Since box cake mixes require different things, the ingredient list here does not include whatever ingredients that the cake mix itself might call for (i.e. eggs, etc.). Time listed does not include cooling time. -- posted by iewe

Pink Brownies Lite & Fluffy

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:10:17 -0400

Adapted from Recipe #179934. I'm sure this would do great if you doubled it to make cupcakes! Great kid-pleaser. Originally called for a whole stick of butter but I halved the butter and subbed the other half with applesauce. Kept the moisture and flavor, but not the calories! :) And if you want to make these into "real" brownies? Use chocolate Nesquik powder and beat in some chocolate chips towards the end. Or...vanilla Nesquik to make blondies! These are VERY soft and cake-like-- would make an awesome cake/cupcakes. -- posted by the80srule

Christmas Muffins - Wholemeal.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:23:34 -0500

Green, Red and Gold: The colours of Christmas. Make this festive muffin for friends and family, and give another option for those who don't love fruit cake. Happy holidays! -- posted by TALIA #3

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:26:33 -0500

Delightful personal cheesecakes! My daughter requested these from a Rachel Ray magazine for her girl scout troup on her birthday, BIG hit! Fairly easy to make, but everyone will marvel at your amazing baking talents... only you will know how simple they really were :) -- posted by spreadnjoy

Guinness Cupcakes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:35:49 -0500

Nigella Lawson's Guinness Cake is much talked about. This is a downsized version of my adaptions to her recipe, perfect for making 12 delicious cupcakes that look like miniature pints of Guinness. It's a bit of a grown up delicacy, the flavours might be a little rich for young kids, but chocoaholics and Guinness lovers will be delighted. -- posted by Jillsybean

Pumpkin Ginger Muffins or Cupcakes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:08:03 -0500

Use white flour if you prefer, but I think the wheat gives it great texture! Tweak the spices to your liking...I use 1 Tbs each because I like the spicier holiday flavour. Add allspice and/or other holiday spices... I've also used vanilla yogurt and it adds a soft variation more for a dessert type muffin. Also try topping with cream cheese icing (check my recipe I posted!). Sometimes I even add a little cinnamon, ginger, etc or a mix of holiday spices to the icing. Use smaller muffin pans to make a nice snack for your meal or a quick breakfast. You can even freeze them! Try making a loaf cake as well. -- posted by GoldsmithLissa

White Chocolate Berry Cupcakes or Icing

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:32:31 -0500

Recipe for the "basic vanilla cupcakes" recipe I previously posted or use the recipe of you're liking. Add some white chocolate chips (or regular chocolate or mixed!) to batter before baking! Or use as topping! I like to dip whole strawberries or sliced berries in melted white chocolate before I set atop! I've also used blueberries in the cupcakes, strawberries on top, and a different berry jam for center! Mix in some regular chocolate in the icing or dip some berries into it. -- posted by GoldsmithLissa

Fluffernutter Cupcakes / Frosting

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:32:27 -0500

For use with the "basic vanilla cupcakes" recipe I previously posted or recipe you desire. Try putting peanut butter mini-chips in the cupcake batter! I've also made a filling of peanut butter/sugar and/or marshmallow cream for inserting into cupcake, then used the icing just for the topping Or use as cupcake or cake icing...also try atop peanut butter cookies! -- posted by GoldsmithLissa

Hanukkah Cupcake Menorah

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:43:56 -0500

I think this Cupcake Menorah as a Hanukkah activity for kids is such a cute and easy idea. You can start with any boxed cake mix recipe and use ready made frosting or make your favorite basic cake and frosting recipe Make a healthier choice using these recipes for Banana Bread or Carrot Cake. Just bake them in muffin tins and spread these with cream cheese frosting when cool. From www.thekosherchannel.com -- posted by Renee in Yerushalayim

Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:15:54 -0500

Can't decide between cookies or cake? Have both! I discovered this recipe on a blog (cupcakeproject.com) and made a few adjustments to the directions as the original was a little difficult to follow. These cupcakes are absolutely delicious and complete with a raw cookie dough surprise on the inside! Topped with some cookie dough icing and this makes for a fantastic treat for any occasion! (This recipe looks overwhelming, I admit, but it's pretty easy and well worth the effort!) NOTE: If you use any flour other than self-rising cake flour as the recipe calls for, it will cut the number of cupcakes in half!!) -- posted by pott3r

Bubblegum Cupcakes

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:34:00 -0500

Polkadotted cupcakes... -- posted by GoldsmithLissa

Yummy Carrot Cake

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:56:04 -0500

A moist satisfying dense carrot cake that will get you raves. The recipe calls for chopped nuts but I love it with 1/2 cup nuts and 1/2 cup raisins instead. I have had this recipe in my recipe box for nearly 20 years. Strange thing happened when I made this for Thanksgiving after not making it for years. After I baked it the instructed time, it appeared & tested done. It fell a lot on cooling (especially one side) for about 20 minutes which led me to believe it was still not cooked enough inside. I decided to take a chance and put it back in the oven. It rose again as I baked it for another 30-40 minutes and it came out perfect! (Maybe my oven?) Everyone absolutely loved it! With a house full of people, they came to find me to tell me it was the best carrot cake they ever had! This recipe would make great cupcakes too! -- posted by Kathy Orell

Eggnog Muffins

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:57:42 -0500

I found this recipe a while ago and figured i would post here for safe keeping.. -- posted by Chef #625885

Any Flavor Microwave Cake in a Mug

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:03:28 -0500

This is our Christmas present choice. We are making little baskets for all of our family and friends. We are all about convenience and ease of recipe, so it uses box cake mix to make recipes easily reproduceable for the recipients. Enjoy and share with your college bound students, teachers, but maybe not the dentist. -- posted by RejRocks

Peanut Butter Cake With Marshmallow Frosting (Or Cupcakes)

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:48:46 -0500

Moist peanut butter cake combined with marshmallow frosting. The flavor is reminiscent of the kid favorite, fluffernutter sandwiches. If you really love peanut butter, spread some melted peanut butter on the cake layers before frosting the layers with the marshmallow frosting. -- posted by swissms

Peanut Butter Cake With Maple Frosting (Or Cupcakes)

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:39:11 -0500

In the South, some like to stir together peanut butter and maple syrup in a bowl and eat it with a spoon. This recipe combines those flavors into a peanut butter cake with a maple frosting. -- posted by swissms

Amazingly Easy & Delicious Buttery Frosting!

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:50:46 -0500

I found the basis for this frosting through another members post. (Recipe #41923) I tweaked it to make it what I wanted that day, but it is so easily changed to make the smoothest, creamiest, buttery frosting I have ever had! And its EASY!!!! The first time I made it I added a tsp of coconut extract and after it was all mixed up I folded in a 1/2 cup of flaked coconut. It was a HIT!!! You won't regret trying this recipe! -- posted by ShayLyne81

Basic White Cake Mix

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:57:29 -0500

This is a basic cake mixture to use for any white cake. I found it on Smockity Frocks when searching for a funfetti recipe for my kids' birthday cakes. The original recipe didn't include baking time and temperature. HAPPY BAKING! I grabbed my baking time from -- posted by Momma Kari

Chocolate Custard Cake With Butterscotch Orange Frosting

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:20:08 -0500

I really love sweets but I need to eat healthy so I constructed a yummy sub for very rich chocolate cake. -- posted by Fat Free Queen

Cream Filling for Cupcakes

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:52:10 -0500

This is my favourite cream filling to use in chocolate cupcakes. Just fill in a pastry bag and pipe it into the cupcakes from the top, when they are cooled. Frost cupcakes as usual or just dig in! -- posted by Roxanne J.R.

Perfect Red Velvet Cake

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:31:13 -0500

A dense chocolate cake is layered with cream cheese frosting. What could be better? Do not let the the layers intimidate you; this is a wonderful cake and it shouldnt be missed. From copykat.com. -- posted by BB2011