Ingredients:3 cups cake flour, (not self-rising), sifted1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature2 cups sugar5 large eggs1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon pure almond extract1 cup nonfat buttermilkCream Cheese Frosting for “Parade” Cupcakes1/2 pint blueberries, for decorating1/2 pint raspberries, for decoratingWhite sprinkles and nonpareils, for decoratingInstructions:1. Heat…
These dairy-free Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes are the perfect summer treat. I love making this healthy dessert on the last day of school when the boys and their friends crowd into our house to celebrate. Sometimes I assemble the Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes for everyone. Other times I set up all of the components buffet…
Ingredients:24 chocolate cupcakes4 cups chocolate American buttercream1 cup ground chocolate wafer cookies (about 8 ounces)9 small fresh strawberries, with leaves attached7 store-bought or homemade fondant candy flowers8 ounces green fondantFondant creatures, for topping
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Ingredients:Cupcakes:1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup egg substitute1/4 cup canola oil1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup fat-free buttermilkFrosting:1 cup powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractDash of salt1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
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Ingredients:Cupcakes:8 ounces cake flour (about 2 cups)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup butter, softened1 1/4 cups sugar2 large egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup whole buttermilk3 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarBaking spray with flourFrosting:1 cup sugar1/4 cup water1/2 vanilla bean3 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/8 teaspoon salt1/4…
Frances Janisch Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 1 serving Total Time: 0 hours 30 mins CUPCAKES: 1 1/4 C cake flour 1 C granulated sugar 1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 C pureed cooked beets (plus 1 tbsp for frosting) 2 tbsp. safflower oil 1 lg…
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Ingredients:1 cupcake with vanilla frosting2-3 chewy chocolate candies (such as Tootsie Rolls)1 fruit roll (or red/pink chewy candy such as Tootsie Rolls)3 small chocolate candies or sugar pearls or chocolate frosting1/4 cup additional vanilla frosting for decorating
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Ingredients:Cupcakes:8 ounces cake flour (about 2 cups)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa1/2 cup butter, softened1 1/4 cups sugar2 large egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup whole buttermilk1 (1-ounce) bottle red food coloring3 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarBaking spray with flourFrosting:3 tablespoons butter1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese2…
Ingredients:Cupcakes:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 cup sugar3 tablespoons orange zest2 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons orange juiceFrosting:8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons milk3 cups confectioners’ sugar, siftedPinch of…
Ingredients:Frosting:1/2 cup goji berries1/3 cup warm water6 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt1/2 cup powdered sugarCupcakes:Baking spray with flour1/2 cup black sesame seeds, plus more for garnish2 eggs2/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3.5 ounces whole-wheat pastry flour (about…
Ingredients:Cupcakes:1 cup packed brown sugar6 tablespoons butter, softened2 large eggs1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces)1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extractPeppermint Frosting:2 cups powdered sugar1/2 cup (4 ounces) tub-style light cream cheese1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract16 hard peppermint candies, finely crushed (about…
Ingredients:Cupcakes:2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking sodaPinch of salt8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar2 large eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)1/4 cup plain yogurt1 teaspoon vanilla extractFrosting:4 ounces chocolate chips6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar,…
Ingredients:CUPCAKES:2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons red liquid food coloring1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/2 cups sugar2 large eggsFROSTING:1 8-oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room…
Ingredients:Cupcakes:4 ounces cake flour (about 1 cup)1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons canola oil1 large egg1 large egg white3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 cup 1% low-fat buttermilk2 teaspoons vanilla extractCooking sprayButtercream Frosting:6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 cups powdered sugar2 tablespoons half-and-half1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractDash of saltSugar pearls (optional)
Ingredients:Cupcakes:1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar6 tablespoons butter, softened3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract8 ounces cake flour (about 2 cups)1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup buttermilk1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted, chopped, and dividedFrosting:1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar3 large egg whites3/4 cup maple sugar or granulated sugar1/4 cup…
Ingredients:Cupcakes:Baking spray with flour1 (10-oz.) beet, peeled and cut into 8 wedges2/3 cup nonfat buttermilk1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract8 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 2 cups)3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup butter, softened2 large eggs1 large egg whiteFrosting:1/3 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt2…
Ingredients:Cupcakes:1/2 cup sifted cake flour3/4 cup sugar, divided6 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1/3 cup semisweet chocolate minichipsFrosting:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons water1/8 teaspoon cream of tartarDash of salt2 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractRemaining ingredient:1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut, toasted
Ingredients:Cupcakes:2 tablespoons boiling water4 teaspoons instant espresso granules or 8 teaspoons instant coffee granules1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup granulated sugar5 tablespoons butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggsEspresso syrup:1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup water2 tablespoons instant espresso granules or1/4 cup instant coffee granules2 tablespoons light-colored corn…