While there are variations on cupcakes in many cuisines—the British have fairy or Queen cakes, the Dutch are known for their traditional cakejes—what everyone knows for sure is that cupcakes are delicious! Cupcakes used to be the baked good of choice for children’s birthday parties, but la...
BUT cupcakes are so handy for outdoor events. The weather up here in the Bay Area has been hit or miss recently, but today we’re heading outdoors for a bubble soccer birthday celebration. I’m always the person who volunteers to bring a cake, but sometimes don’t you just want a dan...
Knowing when your cupcakes are done:There are two ways to test for doneness. 1. Insert a tooth pick in the center of the cupcakes and if it comes out clean, it’s done. 2. Gently press the top of the cupcake and if it almost immediately springs back, it’s done. Looking to save...
9. Using the tip of the piping bag, carefully puncture a small hole into the center of the top of the red velvet cake and pipe approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the spice cream cheese into the center of the cake allowing some of the cream cheese to come out of the top for decoration....
Ah ha! I have asked myself the same question. There isn't a lot of cocoa in red velvet, and although some chocolate cakes use buttermilk or vinegar to enhance the flavors of the cake itself, it's the combination of flavors that gives it a little zing, rather than your smooth chocolate...
Carrot Cake is one of those desserts that you just have to make around Easter time each year. It’s a dessert that’s great anytime of the year but, naturally, it gets really popular when the holiday swings around. It’s a solid dessert: delicious cake batter is laced with some ...
The cake was super moist. The frosting was velvety smooth, with a hint of salt flavor that nicely offset the chocolate sweetness. The ganache in the center was a perfect consistency as well. Will definitely make again. Reply Kiersten @ Handle the Heat Admin Reply to Suzanne Holup 2 ...
Once cooled, pipe each cupcake with white icing in a zigzag pattern around an eyeball candy. 12of 34 Owl Cupcakes Credit: Jason Donnelly Owls usually come out at night, but in cupcake form, they can make an appearance anytime. Featuring cookies, candies,andcake, this Halloween cupcake recipe...
Turn them around and then dip the other side in the melted white chocolate and use that to stick them in the center of the large marshmallow half already on the top of the cupcake. Place the prepared white chocolate “feet” of the bunnies by dipping the blank side in melted chocolate ...
In the freezer: Unfrosted Biscoff cupcakes can be frozen for up to 1 month, if stored properly in a freezer-safe container. Delicious cupcakes like these won’t hang around long. They’re fun to make for a weekend treat or for even a birthday party, or to serve at a beautiful get-tog...