First off, let me just say “Yum!” My honey isn’t a huge fan of sweets–but he does like a nice sweet occasionally with his coffee. This one hits the spot for him because it is more like a coffee cake than a cupcake. But a cupcake it is. Ü And … Continue reading
Cupcake Horoscope – Aries (March 21 – April 20) Energetic, mentally quick Aries needs a cupcake to match a competitive attitude. No plain yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting for them. Go exotic and rich with exciting flavor combinations they’ve never had before. courtesy of the Cake Doctor To that end, … Continue reading
This isn’t a true buttercream–it’s an old-fashioned (but absolutely yummy!) alternative. And, it’s Magnolia Bakery‘s frosting of choice–so you can’t really go wrong with it. Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 6 to 8 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Place the butter in … Continue reading
There is nothing better than an excellent vanilla cupcake. This recipe comes from Magnolia Bakery, and is just about the best vanilla cake recipe ever… Makes about 2 dozen cupcakes (depending on the size of your cupcake papers and muffin tins) Ingredients 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 1/4 cups … Continue reading
