[Photographs and original illustrations: Cakespy] I was trying to make cakes with polka dots, but it didn’t quite work out that way. While my cakes didn’t bake with perfect polka dots, I ended up with a pretty, kaleidoscope-like multicolored starburst pattern which was rather sweet and elicited morale-boosting “ooh” and “ahh” sounds when served. Ultimately,…
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a muffin tray with 9 paper cases. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a bowl. Add the sugar and butter and beat the mixture together until well combined. Whisk in the egg and milk until the mixture is thick and smooth. Divide the mixture between…
Ingredients:For the cupcakes*:1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup chocolate chips2 zucchinis, shred (about 2 cups)2 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup oilFor the frosting:1/2 cup butter, softened8 oz cream cheese, softened1 lb powdered sugar1 tsp vanillaInstructions:InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350…
Ingredients:16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractInstructions:1. Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until very smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sugar, and beat for 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Use immediately.
Serves 12 to 16 Cooks In40 minutes plus cooling DifficultySuper easy
Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon coarse salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1 cup packed light-brown sugar1 cup granulated sugar1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin pureeInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.…
White chocolate cupcakes are a stunning spectacle of restraint. Not too sweet. Not too rich. Just simple perfection through and through. These white chocolate cupcakes have a stunning appearance and a subtle sweetness. The white chocolate flavor isn’t incredibly assertive—if anything it’s just a lovely vanilla undertone that goes perfectly with the fine-crumbed texture to…
Ingredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature3/4 cup sugar2 large eggsSprinkles, for decorating1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line the…
Ingredients:3 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 1/2 cups sugar4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/4 cups milkVanilla buttercreamChocolate pastel lentil candies, for flower centersInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line regular or miniature cupcake pans with liners; set aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk…
Ingredients:1 vanilla cupcake with blue frosting2 black small candies, sugar pearls, or jelly beans2 red or pink small candies, sugar pearls, or jelly beans1 marshmallow1/4 cup additional blue frosting1/4 cup additional vanilla frosting
Ingredients:2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1 cup sugar3 large eggsInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 standard 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners; set aside.2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and…
Ingredients:3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup sour creamEasy white icingSprinkles (optional)Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.2. Into a medium bowl, sift together cocoa, flour,…
Ingredients:3 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powderPinch of salt1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolkSnowball frostingFine sanding sugar, for sprinklingInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 14 cups of 2 standard (12-cup) muffin…
Ingredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self- rising), sifted1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, plus 1/2 teaspoon for dusting1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 3/4 cups sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for dusting4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1 1/4 cups milkSeven-minute frostingInstructions:1. Preheat oven…
Ingredients:3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature2 1/4 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 cup coconut milk8 large egg whites1 1/4 cups shredded sweetened coconutSeven-Minute FrostingFresh Roasted Coconut, for garnishInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two standard 12-cup muffin pans with paper…
Ingredients:1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for muffin tins2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milkButter glazeCinnamon candies, for decoratingGreen food coloringInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Generously butter…
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and to 350°F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Whisk butter, sugar, and salt in large bowl until creamy and light. Whisk in eggs, one at time, until combined. Whisk in 2/3 cup coconut milk, vanilla, and 1/2 cup coconut.
I hope everyone is having a great start to the New Year and feels refreshed and ready to enjoy 2011 to the fullest. B. and I don’t really make resolutions as we know what works and what does not, what needs to go and what needs to be and always keep those in mind. Not…
1. For the Cupcakes: Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Stir the butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until creamy. Whisk in the oil, then the egg, egg yolk, buttermilk, and red food coloring until well combined.
The best part about taste testing a recipe for cupcakes is that you can get a dozen opinions. This week for my magazine recipe review I decided to bake the banana cupcakes with honey-cinnamon frosting from the March issue of Everyday Food. I was intrigued by idea of the spiced buttercream. In my experience, most…
[Photograph: Maria Del Mar Sacasa] An extra moist yellow cupcake made with summer squash and frosted with a chocolate cream cheese frosting. Note: Use the large holes of the box grater to grate the squash. To melt chocolate, place in medium bowl and microwave until smooth and glossy, 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to stir…
5. Pour the filling into the prepared crust in a smooth, steady stream on top of the cupcakes. If they shift slightly, that is OK; however, if any pieces float to the top, push them back under the custard. Put the pie in the refrigerator and let set for 4 hours before serving. If desired,…
Spiked with ginger and a splash of orange juice, these gluten-free pumpkin spice cupcakes are sure to please a crowd. [Photograph: Elizabeth Barbone] We can’t get enough pumpkin recipes this time of year, and these pumpkin-spice cupcakes are just one more reason to celebrate. Spiked with a good does of ginger (but not so much…
If you like cream cheese brownies, you’ll love these Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes, from the March issue of Bon Appétit magazine. They have a deep chocolate flavor with a tangy cream cheese and chocolate chip filling. They weren’t too sweet, and the ratio of filling to cake was just right. My only complaint would be…