Recipezaar: Cupcakes,Eggs/Dairy recipes

Chocolate Cupcakes Filled With Peanut Butter Cups

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 21:49:18 -0400

I met some friends in America, and they gave me one of these, and it was the best cupcake I have ever come across! They helped me make them later, and they were so easy! -- posted by Perfect Pixie

Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes or Fairy Cakes!

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:27:32 -0400

An absolute must for ANY children's party or even dare I say, adult parties too......weddings, girls night's in, showers, pajama parties & sleep overs, retro buffets, etc. My Mum showed me how to make these--the recipe is an original Be-Ro standard Victoria Sponge mix--very easy to multiply or reduce. I have given a modest amount here for 12-18 butterfly or fairy cakes, depending on what size paper case you use. Expect these to FLY off the plate--sorry, I could not resist the pun! -- posted by French Tart

Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes or Cake

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 21:04:22 -0400

No one will ever guess this is made from a cake mix, cooking time is only estimated, depending on your cake mix baking directions -- posted by KITTENCAL

Mid-Autumn Moon Cake

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:55:42 -0400

By Yan Can Cook, Inc. Here's another moon cake recipe. This one has lotus seed paste and walnuts. You'll need a moon cake mold to make these. -- posted by Nana Lee

Black-Bottom Apple Cupcakes

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:44:58 -0400

From Woman's Day. -- posted by Vino Girl

Orange Ooze Cupcakes - B-S

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:22:16 -0400

Here's another Halloween treat. Found on BakeSpace.com. -- posted by Nana Lee

Banana Cupcakes With Amaretto Buttercream

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:33:34 -0400

These are so moist with a light banana flavor. The frosting is wonderful! My yield was only 10 cupcakes. From Cooking Light, October 2006. -- posted by Vino Girl

Chocolate Cone Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:08:59 -0500

Fun for little kids to help make. This cake batter is made from scratch, but a packaged cake mix works just as well. The frosting can be colored for special occasions such as pink and blue for Easter or red and green for Christmas. Great for bakesales or kids parties. -- posted by littleturtle

Moist Deep Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake (Or Cupcakes)

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 12:46:21 -0500

Not only is this cake so very easy it's so good! This can also be baked in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan for about 40 minutes or make cupcakes --- frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or see my recipe#89207 if using a devil's food cake mix you may omit the instant coffee granules or for an even deeper chocolate flavor add it in -- posted by KITTENCAL

Super Bowl (Or Any Day) Chocolate Cupcakes W/Cabernet

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:47:32 -0500

I'm beginning to think I might need to get a life away from RZ. I had some idle time & decided to Google the net to see what was being suggested as food fare for Super Bowl Day. I found the most intriguing recipe I have seen in some time. This is it & my source is http://home.ivillage.com & Martha Vining was acknowledged. The intro said "Adults love these cupcakes. So make more than you need for 1 event & freeze the rest. Stored in an airtight bag, they should keep up to 2 months." DH & I are NY resolved to limit our sweet treats, so I hope you will be as intrigued as I was, give this recipe a try & enjoy the outcome. (Time does not include time for cupcakes to cool) -- posted by twissis

Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:32:27 -0500

A thin mint cookie for a base and a yummy green filling..perfect for St Patricks day or anytime. A big hit with kids too. My own creation. You will need 18-24 foil cupcake liners for these. -- posted by HeatherFeather

Extreme Low-Fat Chocolate Cake

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:47:00 -0500

This cake is almost fat-free, if you are in need of a chocolate fix and watching your fat intake then this might be what you are looking for ;-) don't bother licking the spoon before baking as the yogurt makes it taste kind of tingly and weird, lol! Watch closely, do not overbake this cake you will need to experiment with length of cooking time to suit your oven and baking pan. Enjoy one or two pieces without any guilt --- for greasing see my recipe#78579 --- *NOTE* for Weight Watchers program it is calculated at 18 pieces/2 points each -- posted by KITTENCAL

Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:57:17 -0500

This is a recipe from The Cakemix Doctor. Sounds complicated but really is easy. -- posted by Nana Lee

All Bran Pancake

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:39:02 -0500

Healthy -- posted by Chef #350728

Cupcakes

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:19:32 -0400

I made these and took them to school for the other 3 girls in my dorm. Two of them had given up chocolate for lent, so I made them these to survive. They loved them and they are so cute and great for all ages. From an Edmond's cookbook. Very quick and easy. -- posted by Perfect Pixie

Fluffy White Cupcakes With Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:06:24 -0400

Add in a little food colouring to the frosting and cake mix to create pastel shades if desired! If you mix the cake batter by hand with a wooden spoon you will get a lesser amount of cupcakes, an electric mixer adds in more air while mixing you will get about 22-24 cupcakes. For coconut cupcakes add in 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract (instead of the vanilla and almond extract) into the cake mix and frosting then sprinkle with soft flaked coconut on top of frosting. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Black Bottom Cheesecake Cups

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:07:34 -0400

From Cooking Light. Very fudgy and moist. Prune butter is used in place of oil - it doesn't make the cupcakes taste like prunes! lol -- posted by flower7

Chocolate Cupcakes

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:01:02 -0400

I found this recipe from the newspapers today (The Straits Times, 8 Apr 2007). It seemed rather interesting so I'm posting it up here for safekeeping. I haven't tried it yet, I'll edit it (to make it healthier) after trying :) Preparation time is just a guess. -- posted by alittlerayofsunshine

Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:15:40 -0400

This is part cupcake, part cheesecake and all delicious. It is from the Cupcake Doctor. -- posted by Chris from Kansas

Boston Cream Cupcakes

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:38:28 -0400

So good, and so easy. This is a way to doctor up ordinary yellow cupcakes and vanilla pudding into a scrumptious, family pleasing treat. These are my standard potluck and "send into the office" cupcakes. Prepare your favorite yellow cupcakes for this and your favorite vanilla pudding. -- posted by HeatherFeather

Plain Cake Jamaican Style

Mon, 07 May 2007 16:30:38 -0400

The cake of the day. My friend shares this recipe once time in a lifetime, but it's yours. The liquid in this cake can be substituted with milk. You'll enjoy the moist taste of this cake. -- posted by Andre'

Carrot and Poppy Seed Muffins

Sat, 12 May 2007 16:55:32 -0400

A light and moist muffin....Mmmm . -- posted by Stardustannie

Strawberry & Banana Split Cupcakes

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:53:17 -0400

Easy to make with only 4 ingredients. Moist and fluffy cupcakes with a strawberry center. Very yummy! -- posted by Ginny S.

Ooey-Gooey Stuffed Cupcakes

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:33:50 -0400

I saw this on the food network site and it looks really good. An Emeril recipe -- -- posted by enigmused

Chocolate Cupcake Cones

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:00:38 -0400

I made this for my best friends birthday, went down a hit! -- posted by Perfect Pixie

Wonderful Strawberry and Blueberry Muffins (Or Cupcakes)

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:15:23 -0400

This recipe is quite an old one that I've had tucked away. It makes 9 regular muffins or approx. 18 cupcakes. NB, if making this recipe as cupcakes, reduce cooking time to just 15-20 mins as they are smaller and cook quicker! -- posted by Um Safia

Pretty Little Lavender Fairy Cakes - Cupcakes

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:44:55 -0400

This is a recipe that I have adapted to my own tastes, based on Nigella Lawson's recipe in her Forever Summer cookbook; she developed this for the Lavender Trust, a British charity for young women with breast cancer. These delightful little cakes are easy to make and are ideal for gifts, high tea, picnics and parties. I used my own Lavender and Vanilla sugar recipe: Recipe #219416 -- posted by French Tart

Plain Cheesecake

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:44:46 -0400

This one of the best recipe I've ever done.the taste is simply the best. I've been featured on national tv creating this wonderful cheese cake. -- posted by Andre'

Cheesecake Cupcakes With Raspberry Sauce

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:23:11 -0400

This is a modified version of a recipe I found in 500 Cupcakes: The Only Cupcake Compendium You Will Ever Need. It is super tasty, not too sweet, and the fruit and sauce on top really compliment the flavors. -- posted by moonpoodle

Mars Bar Mud Cake

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:43:18 -0400

If you're up for a good choc-fest, then this could well be the cake for you! You could also bake cupcakes for a quick-to-grab treat for morning tea. Source: Super Food Ideas -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Chef's Choice Muffins (Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, or Lemon Poppy

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:42:35 -0400

I got this recipe from my pastry chef class in high school. They're best right out of the oven when they're still warm and very fluffy. The recipe calls for 6 GIANT muffins, but I like to make 24 cupcake sized ones. I'm putting only the chocolate chips under the ingredient list because of nutrition info. I figure the chocolate chip version is the worst for you, so the others only get healthier =). (The amounts for the other versions are under directions as well as an additional topping of cinnamon sugar). -- posted by Lisush

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:43:32 -0400

These muffins are a huge hit with kids. They have a crisp top but are soft and moist inside. They have the distinct taste of healthy bananas and speckled with delicious chocolate chips. Perfect for an afternoon snack or lunchbox treat. You'll have the kids begging for more! -- posted by Brittney_xo

Chocolate Bar Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:34:12 -0400

Wow! Just wait til you taste these! My hubby loves dark chocolate, so I usually make these with Hershey's Special Dark; I have used Dove dark chocolate. Awesome! You'll have trouble trying to cool these off, as my family circles the kitchen! Enjoy! -- posted by FLUFFSTER

Putu Ayu (Indonesian Steamed Coconut Cupcakes)

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:19:36 -0400

This recipe is taken from a food magazine in Indonesia. Very easy yet tasty.. I used to make these cakes at home, and now, every time I make it, they remind me of my home. :) -- posted by j.sugiarto

Oreo Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:02:59 -0400

These little delights are so yummy and easy to make! (A real hit with cookie lovers of course.) I found this beaut on a cupcake blog some time ago, though I can't quite remember the site. I modified it slightly and totally recommend using a Betty Crocker's Super Moist cake mix. Try using chocolate cake mix and mint Oreos or special edition Oreos for a seasonal twist! -- posted by Hydra

Deceptively Delicious Angel Food Cupcakes

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:46:13 -0400

This is from Jessica Seinfeld's book. She serves it with a carrot cream cheese icing (posted separately) -- posted by gourmetmomma

Brownie Cheesecake Muffins

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:20:25 -0500

Super easy to make little chocolate brownie muffins with a surprise cheesecake filling, and thanks to a suggestion from our friend Sweetlady, it's smothered with a creamy chocolate frosting and then sprinkled with powdered sugar. For a special someone's quick fix or a group of friends, these are delicious! -- posted by 2Bleu

Simple Chocolate Cupcakes

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:22:14 -0500

I great basic recipe for cupcakes! -- posted by Anme

Chocolaty Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Muffins

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:59:51 -0500

I was originally interested in making a chocolate nut bread from Very Best Baking but decided I needed something more chocolaty and with more spices. So I decided to merge that recipe with another muffin recipe I use that calls for cinnamon and nutmeg. I wanted it to look chocolaty too though so I also added cocoa powder. I do want to add that this recipe is not very sweet. It is just right. You can use just all purpose flour if desired. This recipe will make 48 regular sized muffins or 24 Texas sized muffins. You can also freeze some for later. -- posted by Jasmine31

Carrot Cupcakes With Orange Icing

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:28:34 -0500

You'll be suprised at how well the unusual orange icing complements the carrot flavour. These are even better the next day (if you still have any left). This recipe is from Gourmet Magazine (Dec. 07). Enjoy! -- posted by blucoat

Cupid Kisses - Gorgeous Cupcakes With a Romantic Touch!

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:47:53 -0500

This is my own family recipe. The cupcakes are almost like red velvet cupcakes but then they are filled with cream & topped with a 'kiss' - Cupids of course! These are very easy to make & will be the centre of attention.... great for any special ocassion. -- posted by Um Safia

Regency Queen Cakes for Jane Austen's Afternoon Tea Party

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:18:43 -0500

A wonderful and very well known Regency recipe for individual cakes studded with fruit and flavoured with rosewater and almonds; I am sure Jane Austen would have served these for afternoon tea on dainty plates with her bone china cups and saucers! I remember making these with my Mum when I was little, and of course licking the wooden spoon and scraping out the mixing bowl! They are easy to make and are delicious with an afternoon cuppa or for a lunch box treat. I have not found out the true meaning behind their name yet - but maybe they were aptly named as they were "fit for a Queen" to eat! The use of rosewater and almonds is a lingering memory left over from our Medieval cooking days and was still very much in evidence throughout the Regency period. This recipe makes about 24 to 30 Queen cakes - depending on the size of your tins, but the quantities can be cut back with ease. However, they DO freeze very well, so maybe making a full batch is a good idea - as long as they make it to the freezer! -- posted by French Tart

Instant Chocolate Yogurt Microwave Cake

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:57:28 -0500

Super easy single serving mini cake. -- posted by T!Van

Rambling Rose Cupcakes - Adorable, Elegant Cupcakes!

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:12:26 -0500

Rose & pistachio - what a great flavour combination! This recipe is an adaptation of one I found on a blog somewhere. The creator of the original, Roopa is incredibly imaginative & dreams up gorgeous cake ideas. The cupcake itself is more of a chiffon style than a regular sponge & dries out quickly so don't freeze them or store longer than 48 hours. -- posted by Um Safia

Mini Cupcakes for Kids!

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:17 -0400

This is a low fat and low sodium recipe great for kids. I use this at the local canteen and it is very well received! -- posted by limecat

Strawberry & White Chocolate Mini Cupcakes

Mon, 12 May 2008 02:37:37 -0400

Delicious recipe for the kids! I have put this recipe up as mini cupcakes to make it more kid friendly for canteen items. This is a variation of a recipe posted Posted by Chef #814393 -- posted by limecat

The Best Cupcakes

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:38 -0400

These cupcakes are from the winner of the food network show "Ultimate food recipee showdown." They take some time to prepare however, they taste AMAZING!!!! I won a bake-off with these cupcakes. The proportions for the icing and milk are off (they make app. 24 cupcakes.) -- posted by 2QT4U

Le Petit Gâteau Des Légions Noires

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:51:11 -0400

From: http://theblackoven.blogspot.com/ In a perfect world everything would be as stark and void of color as these cupcakes. They are baneful in their absolute disdain for your tastelessness, and are true misanthropes as far as baked goods go. -- posted by amylynn86

Double-Chocolate Muffins

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:31:36 -0400

Whole wheat flour and high-fiber cereal are the goodies tucked in a chocolate-lover's sweet muffin. From the fiberOne.com Web Site. -- posted by KelBel

Southern Living Old Fashioned Butter Cake

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:42:21 -0400

Makes one great wedding cake or if cut into a third makes 18 fabulous cupcakes baked for 20 minutes @ same temperture. Frost with favorite frosting. -- posted by Shabby Sign Shoppe

Kaitlyn's Pineapple Cupcakes

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:45:21 -0400

This recipe just popped into my head when I was looking in my pantry. I had these ingredients and decided to give it a try! -- posted by cheers91

Ultra Moist Cheese Cupcakes

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:01:17 -0400

These cupcakes are my kids favorite snack to bring in their lunch boxes. They are so good that even the teachers would write me a letter requesting the recipe. Enjoy! -- posted by shygirl

Nut Muffins

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:19:17 -0400

Just a few things around the house/kitchen I threw together. Taste really good, however I don't measure so I'll do my best to share. -- posted by Chef Spalding53

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

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

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

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

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

Extra-Chocolaty Black Bottom Cupcakes

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:00:41 -0400

Adapted from a recipe at allrecipes.com. Store in refrigerator after baking. -- posted by DrGaellon

Banana Choc-Chip Muffins

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:38:57 -0400

A yummy muffin that's so simple to make when you have some over-ripe bananas, and are packed full of choc-chips. These are just great straight from the oven, but also keep well in an airtight container for about 3 days (or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week). Heat them in a microwave for 10 seconds and they'll taste like they've been freshly baked. -- posted by Piya.HMO

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

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

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

Very Vanilla Cupcakes With Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:22:47 -0500

Another simple and delicious recipe from Anna Olsen, pastry chef, cookbook writer, TV host, and owner of Olson Foods + Bakery. These make really beautiful, sweet, vanilla-y cupcakes. -- posted by blucoat

Hostess Cupcakes

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:41:50 -0500

I just received an email with 2 copycat recipes in it. Here is one of them... -- posted by senseicheryl

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

Banana Muffins

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:37:11 -0500

This recipe was given to me by a good friend, it's quick to prepare and easy to put together. Just mix the dried ingredients in a bowl, then blend the wet ingredients in another bowl and mix them together. Please note one Australian tablespoon is four US/UK teaspoons -- posted by Chef floWer

Cupcakes / Fairy Cakes

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

Fantastic for parties -- posted by piglips

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:05:51 -0500

A moist & delicious cupcake my Grandma Burkholder used to make & then my Mom used to make. I was the only kid in elementary school whose Mom used to bring this kind of cupcake & they were the favorite!! They're like having a moist chocolate cake with a little cheesecake in the middle!! Everyone else's Mom made cupcakes from a boxed cake, boooo. BTW... the demerara sugar just really makes the tops of these cupcakes shine & look professional versus regular sugar. -- posted by Chef Leila

Grapefruit Cupcakes With Chai Icing

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:47:22 -0500

I haven't tried this healthy (for a cupcake) recipe yet but I thought it sounded like an intriguing combination. It's from Chef Jennifer Iserloh, the "Skinny Chef". Apparently, the grapefruit lends a tender and moist texture but not a strong grapefruit flavour. Let me know what you think! -- posted by blucoat

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

Light & Moist Low-Fat Carrot Cake

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:46:10 -0500

This is a moist and delicious carrot cake recipe from "Good Housekeeping". It produces a fluffy (rather than dense) cake and also makes great cupcakes (about 24). If you wanted frosted cupcakes, cut down the sugar in the cake recipe by 1/4 cup. For Cream Cheese Icing: In bowl, stir 2 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese and 1/4 c. sugar until smooth. Add 1/2 tsp milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla, and 1/2 c. more sugar; stir to a drizzling consistency. -- posted by blucoat

Pralines & Cream Pecan-Caramel Muffins

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:57:56 -0500

These are amazing, completely decadent little cakes with a pecan-studded brown sugar batter, a caramel ripple, and a baked-in cheesecake layer topped with a pecan streusel. From Marcy Goldman's essential cookbook, "A Passion for Baking: Bake to Celebrate, Bake to Nourish, Bake for Fun". You can omit the Cream Cheese Topping and just make with the muffin batter topped with streusel. -- posted by blucoat

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

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

Black Bottom Cupcakes (The Correct Recipe!)

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:23:46 -0400

Rich, creamy, cupcakes topped with just a dusting of powdered sugar are good to go. No frosting necessary! -- posted by Momma Mia

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

Tiramisu Mini Muffins

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:02:13 -0400

mmm Tiramisu Mini Muffins!! My picture just doesnt do it much justice! These are realllly good! For the espresso...I don't like coffee baked goods let alone espresso taste. I wanted it an actual tiramisu taste but not strong, so I used Maxwell House Maxiccino Hazelnut instant singles. Just one single I used. You can make these ahead over night if needed. Enjoy! -- posted by Chef Luny

Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins (Cupcakes)

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:17:54 -0400

These kid-friendly muffins store well & can be frozen for up to a month. Easily adapted to add more orange rind or substitute lemon for the orange. This recipe was originally published in Good Taste magazine, in Australia, May 2004. -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Lazy Gourmet's Black Bottom Cupcakes

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:56:43 -0400

This recipe is from Vancouver's author/chef/catering and restaurant owner, Susan Mendelson. -- posted by Abby Girl

Maple French Toast and Bacon Cupcakes

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:55:50 -0400

This recipe won Food Network magazines first 'secret-ingredient recipe contest'. The secret ingredient was Maple Syrup. Kara Sow created this delicious winner! -- posted by Ashbow

Pink Lamingtons

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:48:56 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT. From Marie Claire. This is the most popular Australian snack, a sure winner at a bake sale. And is it easy! The more traditional Lamingtons have cocoa, but dare to be different. If using cornmeal, pulverize it in a food processor to get a fine flour texture. Preparation time includes 8-hours sitting time. -- posted by KateL

Favorite Chocolate Cupcakes

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:01:24 -0400

These are very rich and do require a little bit of effort, but oh they are good. By way of the LA Times. -- posted by Chef Kate

Favorite Butter Cupcakes

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:51:27 -0400

Like my favorite chocolate cupcakes (posted separately), these are a little bit of work, but they're so very good. And they are like a primer in that you can change the extract, add citrus rind or fruit, use your imagination. But the basic recipe, by way of the LA Times, is a gem. -- posted by Chef Kate

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

Chocolate and Beetroot Cupcakes

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:31:46 -0400

Rich and moist cupcakes, adapted from a Maggie Beer recipe. Maggie Beer is a well-known Australian chef and has written several books on food. For the best results, use top quality chocolate! Conversions you may need: 90g =30z; 60g = 2oz; 100g = 31/4oz; 14g = just under 1/2 oz. 15g = 1/2oz. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Blueberry and Orange Cupcakes

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:56:50 -0400

I'm doing a clean-up in all my magazines and I'm posting some recipes for safe-keeping. This one is from Coup de Pouce. -- posted by Boomette

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

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

Spiced Cupcakes

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:08:17 -0400

White cupcakes with seasonal spices. Really good for fall! Goes really well with Chocolate Italian Meringue Buttercream. You can make this cake by hand or with a mixer. If you chose to use a mixer be careful not to over mix. If you're lactose intolerant, these come out just as well if you use soymilk or ricemilk instead of regular milk. -- posted by pastrygirl_5280

White Chocolate Berry Muffins

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:02:57 -0500

Amazing Muffins!!! taken from Taste of Home 2009. You can use any kind of berrys you like, they are better fresh, but you can use dried as well. -- posted by seabeewife401

Rainbow Bright Cupcakes

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:14:43 -0500

From the blog Picky Palate (http://picky-palate.com). These are beautiful and yummy. -- posted by Boomette

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

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

Chococonut Pandan Chiffon Cake

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:23:08 -0500

This is the easiest pandan cake I've ever made, and best tasting too! I made my husband rank his favourite cakes that I've ever made and I've never been able to outdo the Choco Banana cake until this one!.We're both watching our weight, so I've reduced alot of sugar in the recipe, so it's not too sweet at all. Enjoy! -- posted by Clabibi

Lily Vanilli's Honey, Lavender & Almond Cupcakes

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:50:38 -0500

The aromatic sharpness of lavender combined with soft honey flavours and toasted almonds give these cupcakes an intensity of flavour that is luxuriously decadent and festive. -- posted by Taste & Smile