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These cupcakes are full of delicious surprises, from the sour cream and fresh blueberries that keep the cake moist, to the hidden cinnamon-sugar layer just underneath the frosting. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 12 Prep Time: 0 hours 25 mins Total Time: 1 hour 25 mins Topping 6 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 c. dark-brown…

Basic Yellow Cupcakes are an essential item in any home cook’s repertoire. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 12 Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins Cook Time: 0 hours 20 mins Total Time: 0 hours 30 mins 1 c. cake flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 stick unsalted…

Made with buttermilk, these Lemon Cupcakes are moist and tart — perfect for a classroom birthday party. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 12 Cook Time: 0 hours 18 mins Total Time: 0 hours 18 mins 1 c. cake flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 stick unsalted butter…

These classic vanilla cupcakes are sure to be a hit with absolutely everyone. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 12 Prep Time: 0 hours 20 mins Total Time: 0 hours 40 mins oil 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder Kosher salt 1/2 c. unsalted butter 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 large…

These secret-ingredient chocolate cupcakes are moist and irresistible. Top them with fluffy frosting, and you’ll be facing a stampede of eager chocoholics. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 12 Cook Time: 0 hours 22 mins Total Time: 0 hours 22 mins 2 c. all-purpose flour c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4…

A single recipe of our Basic Vanilla Cake can yield dozens of cupcakes — and they’ll bake and cool quickly. Add appropriate decorations to create these Fourth of July-inspired treats! Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 48 Cook Time: 0 hours 10 mins Total Time: 0 hours 30 mins Basic Vanilla Cake: 1 1/2 c.…

Ingredients For the molasses spice cake: 10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs ½ cup molasses 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon clove ¼ cup full-fat Greek yogurt ½ cup milk, whole…

Ingredients:10 tablespoons (11/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup plus 3 tablespoons self-rising flour2 tablespoons whole milk7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature2 cups powdered sugar4 teaspoons fresh orange juice4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

The recipe that started it all. After five thousand or so failed attempts to produce a vegan, gluten-free cupcake in my slanted, 6‑foot-by-5‑inch kitchen in Brooklyn—with an oven that flared to broil at whim and had long since lost its temperature dial—I had to tape a picture of a cupcake on the fridge to remember…

Ingredients:4 store-bought red velvet cupcakes1 1/2 pints vanilla ice cream1 1/2 pints blueberry sorbet2 cups cold heavy cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Ingredients:cupcakes5.2 ounces white rice flour (about 1 cup)2.1 ounces sweet white sorghum flour (about 1/2 cup)2.3 ounces cornstarch (about 1/2 cup)1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup…

Ingredients:cupcakescooking spray10 ounce cake flour (about 2 1/2 cups)3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 1/2 cups granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 large eggs1 1/4 cups nonfat buttermilk1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons red food coloring (about 1 ounce)frosting5 tablespoons butter, softened4 teaspoons nonfat…

Ingredients:1 vanilla 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 pearls1/2 cup additional vanilla frosting

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

Special equipment: cupcake liners, 2 muffin pans To make the cupcakes: mix the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, substituting orange juice for the water. Toss the chocolate chips with the flour. Fold the chocolate chips and the candied orange peel into the chocolate mixture. Line the muffin pan with the cupcake liners. Fill…

Ingredients:1 vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting2 (2– x 1-inch) Rice Krispie Treats1 large marshmallow (not jumbo)1 fruit roll or red/pink chewy candy (such as Tootsie Rolls)1 small chocolate candies, sugar pearls, or chocolate frosting1/4 cup additional vanilla frosting for decorating

Remember to add eggs, oil, and milk to your shopping list if your cake mix of choice requires them—or, if you are very short on time, use ready-made cupcakes. Store the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.Ingredients:1 box of your favorite cake mix3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature25 ounces lemon…

A quick and easy cupcake with espresso and dark chocolate to celebrate my blog’s 1st birthday.Ingredients:Cup softened butterCup sugar2 large eggsCup flour1 teaspoon baking powderTeaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 tablespoon espresso coffee powderCup dark chocolate chips, melted2 tablespoon milkInstructions:Preheat the oven to 400F.Mix the butter and sugar properly.Add the eggs and whisk until it’s…

Ingredients:1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup quinoa flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1 cup sugar1 stick butter, at room temperature2 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/3 cup strawberry fruit spread or jam1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli1 stick butter, at room…