Cupcake Recipes

Orange Friendship Cupcakes

Pastry Chef — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:31:17 +0000

Orange Friendship Cupcakes – Nothing quite says we’re best friends then giving someone a cupcake! The kids will thank you for it as well.

Ingredients to make Orange Friendship Cupcakes

1/2 c Butter
3/4 c Sugar
2 Eggs; beaten

1/2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/4 ts Salt

Grated peel of 1 orange 1 c Raisins

1 c Pecans; finely chop

1/2 c Friendship starter

1 c Milk

1/2 ts Vanilla

2 c Flour, all-purpose

Directions to make Orange Friendship Cupcakes

Step 1:Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, starter, milk and vanilla.

Step 2:Add dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 3:Fold in grated orange peel, raisins and pecans. Fill well greased and floured muffin tins 2/3 full.

Step 4:Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until done.

Step 5:Remove from pans and dip in topping

Step 6:Topping: Juice of 1 orange 1/2 cup sugar combine oj and sugar.

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Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Pastry Chef — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:46:34 +0000

Â	Vanilla Cupcake Recipe -Â Vanilla cupcake recipes come along all the time but this one really “took the cake” for me. It was moist, simple and most importantly, the kids loved them!

Ingredients to make Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

4 ounces butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces
2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour, stir before measuring
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole or 2% milk

Directions to make Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Step 1:Heat oven to 350Â°. Grease and flour 24 muffin cups, line with muffin papers, or generously spray with baking oil/flour spray.

Step 2:In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on low speed to soften. Increase speed to medium and beat until smooth. Add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla; scrape bowl then beat until smooth.

Step 3:Measure the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; sift once.

Step 4:Add the dry ingredients to the first mixture a little at a time, alternating with the milk. Continue beating on medium speed until smooth and well blended, scraping the sides of the bowl once or twice.

Step 5:Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, until a wooden pick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the center of one.

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Frosted Red Velvet Cupcakes

Pastry Chef — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:09:16 +0000

Frosted Red Velvet Cupcakes – This traditional Southern recipe for red velvet cupcakes is quick, simple and delicious. Topped with homemade frosting, recipe included, that is sinfully rich and creamy, this crimson red velvet cupcake recipe is the perfect Christmas or Valentines day treat!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20-30 mins
Servings: 16
Main Ingredient: Cupcake, Frosting
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Frosted Red Velvet Cupcakes

All-purpose flour -15 half ounces
Baking soda -1 Â¼ tsp
Salt – 1Â¼ tsp
Unsweetened cocoa powder -1 Â¼ tsp
Vegetable oil – 1Â½ cup
Powdered sugar – 13 Oz
Buttermilk – 1Â¼ cups
Eggs – 3
Red food colouring – 2 Â½ tbsp
Vinegar -1 Â¼ tsp
Vanilla extract – 1Â¼ tsp
Water – 1/8 cup

FROSTING:
Cream cheese – 1 Â½ lbs
Softened butter – 1 lb
Powdered sugar – 2 lb
Vanilla – 1 tbsp

Directions to make Frosted Red Velvet Cupcakes

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 350oF. Combine flour, salt, baking soda and cocoa and pass through a sieve. Blend oil, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, food colouring, vinegar, vanilla and water. Add the flour mix slowly and stir carefully.

Step 2:

Take 16 cupcake liners and spoon out the batter into the cups. Bake for about 20-30 minutes till the cake passes the toothpick test. Let the cupcakes cool.

Step 3:

frosting: Beat butter with cream cheese thoroughly till you get a smooth cream. Mix in granulated sugar little by little and blend well. Now, mix the vanilla extract.

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Magnificent Magnolia Cupcakes

Pastry Chef — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:43:48 +0000

Magnificent Magnolia Cupcakes – This classic recipe for Magnolia muffins, is the vanilla version, and comes with a second easy recipe for the buttercream frosting! Adults love these homemade cupcakes as much as kids do, and may we suggest adding some food coloring to the icing? These simple Manolia cupcakes will melt in your mouth!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Servings: 24
Main Ingredient: Flour, Frosting
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Magnificent Magnolia Cupcakes

Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vanilla Buttercream:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
6 to 8 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions to make Magnificent Magnolia Cupcakes

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (1/2 cup-12 capacity) muffin tins with cupcake papers. In a small bowl, combine the flours. Set aside.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated but do not over beat.

Step 3:

Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well blended. Carefully spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 3/4 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean

Step 4:

1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency. You may not need to add all of the sugar.

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Kids Favorite Cupcakes

Pastry Chef — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:04:00 +0000

Kids Favorite Cupcakes – These rustic, red cupcakes, are always a kid favorite, due their extraordinary color. A great way to spend a rainy afternoon with the kids, and you get to enjoy all your hard work when you are done. A quick, simple recipe that is adored by everyone, we suggest letting the kids decorate them too!

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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Pastry Chef — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:33:14 +0000

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes – These country style, fresh strawberry cupcakes are sensational! Unsweetened, thawed strawberries are cooked right into the batter, for a sweet surprise in every bite! All oven baked in just 20 – 25 minutes too!

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Clown Cupcakes

Pastry Chef — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:41:46 +0000

Clown Cupcakes – This candy decorated clown cupcakes recipe, also have some ice cream with them. An upside down ice cream cone, on a vanilla muffin base, create your clown. Get creative with some whipped cream, and then use the candy to create your clown face. So much fun, this best kids recipe!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 24
Main Ingredient: Cupcakes, Candy
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Clown Cupcakes

1 pk Yellow cake mix
12 Scoops vanilla ice cream
1 pk (12) sugar ice cream cones
1 cn Refrigerated whipped cream
Colored Candies for eyes,nose,mouth

Directions to make Clown Cupcakes

Step 1:.Preheat oven to 350 F. Place 2 1/2 inch paper liners in 24 muffin cups. 2.Prepare, bake and cool cupcakes following package directions. Let cool completely.

Step 2:To assemble each clown, remove paper from cupcake. Place top-side down on serving plate. Top with scoop of ice cream. Place cone on ice cream for hat. Spray whipped cream around bottom of cupcake for collar. Spray three small dots up front of cone. Sprinkle whipped cream with assorted colored decors. use candies to make clown face.

Step 3:** Tip: For easier preparation, make the ice cream balls ahead of time. Scoop out balls of ice cream, place on baking sheet or in bowl and return of freezer to firm.

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Brownie Kiss Cupcakes

Pastry Chef — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:09:48 +0000

Brownie Kiss Cupcakes – These thick, fudge cupcakes have a little “kiss” on them, giving them that inmistakable homemade feel. A store bought, fudge brownie mix is the batter for these awesome cupcakes, that fill the house with their appetizing aroma as they bake. Very quick and easy too!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 17-20 mins
Servings: 25
Main Ingredient: Brownie Mix
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Brownie Kiss Cupcakes

1 package fudge brownie mix
1 egg
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup olive oil
25 milk chocolate candy kisses,unwrapped

Directions to make Brownie Kiss Cupcakes

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 F Place 25 (2-inch) foil liners in muffin pans or on cookie sheets. Combine brownie mix, egg, water and oil in large bowl. Stir with spoon until well blended, about 50 strokes. Fill each liner with 2 measuring tablespoonfuls batter.

Step 2:Remove from oven. Place 1 milk chocolate candy kiss on each cupcake. Bake 1 minute longer Cool 5 to 10 minutes in pans. Remove to cooling racks. Cool completely.

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