My little Santa cupcakes are decorated with buttercream, two mini chocolate chips for the eyes and a red M&M for the nose. SO simple, easy and best of all, NO FONDANT!! They taste even better than they look! Pro Tips for the BEST Santa Cupcakes You can substitute whole milk yogurt for the sour cream...
Christmas Cupcakes
I’m going ALL OUT with my Christmas cupcakes this year and making them five different ways! Melting snowmen, poinsettias, Santa hats, Christmas Trees, and wreaths topped with a buttercream bow! You can make any or all of these decorations schemes and I guarantee you’ll love the taste of these cupcakes! Pro Tips for Christmas Cupcakes...
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
What could be more festive than little Christmas tree cupcakes? I think they look pretty good but the surprising part was HOW EASY it was to make them! You basically just pipe little star-shaped dollops onto a sugar cone with a number 30 tip. Any small star tip will do a good job really and...
Halloween Witch Cupcakes
My witch cupcakes are made with buttercream faces and hair topped with a hat that might just look familiar to you if you’re a regular visitor to this blog. Last year I made witch hat cookies for halloween, which I LOVED! This year I wanted to use the same idea but take it further. I’m...
Pumpkin Cupcakes
My pumpkin spice cupcakes are chock full of real pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and nutmeg! I cored and filled with a homemade vanilla pudding, then topped with buttercream; both regular and pumpkin-shaped! I have a soft spot for pumpkin everything but as you might know, I hate fondant. Yes I use it but only...
Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
These cupcakes are a chocolate lover’s dream come true. The cake is rich, and fudgey but with a fluffy consistency that melts in your mouth. I love pairing them with a dreamy chocolate Swiss buttercream since it’s so creamy, and light but not too sweet. I have a link below for my decadent and sweeter...
Halloween Cupcakes
Halloween is definitely the time to go all in on your baking and sweets so this year I decided to to a fun group of spooky/cute cupcakes. I wanted them to have a wow factor but not be overly complicated or time consuming. I whipped up my favorite moist and fluffy chocolate cupcakes and got...
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
When those leaves start turning color I go into FULL FALL mode and bake my little heart out using pumpkin spice this and cinnamon that. I can’t help myself! These apple cupcakes are a delicious addition to your recipe book that will make every meal special. Pro tips for Making caramel apple cupcakes Browning butter...
Moist Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Believe it or not, out of all of the many desserts I make these simple vanilla cupcakes are the most requested treat among my circle of friends. Being friends with me does mean I will be taking birthday cake and cupcake requests. ? I’ve made this recipe for years and was SHOCKED when I realized...
Halloween Treats
I’m so excited to share all of my favorite Halloween treats in one post!! From cakes to cupcakes, macarons and caramel apples it’s all here! Halloween Witch Cupcakes These witchy halloween cupcakes will knock your guests’ socks off but they’re delicious too! Spooky faces are piped with buttercream while the hats are made...
Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
These chocolate cupcakes are filled with delicious cherries and are topped with a vanilla buttercream. I think I died and went to Heaven… For the record I tried to style these to look as appealing as possible for you but for my personal enjoyment I add a smear of buttercream on top and a pile...
Easter Basket Cupcakes
Easter baskets are one of my favorite gifts to give and receive in the spring! I load mine up with chocolate bunnies, eggs and various marshmallow treats. My cupcake easter baskets are a delicious little treat to make for your next Easter gathering or spring fete! You’ll enjoy the rich moist chocolate cupcake inside but...
Red Velvet Cupcakes
There’s something so addictive about cream cheese frosting; sweetness is tempered with a bit of tang, the texture is creamy and luscious and it’s something you can whip up in a few minutes. I love this frosting on nearly everything but a slightly chocolatey cake creates a special combination known as red velvet! Frequently Asked...
Valentine Cupcakes
These lemon cupcakes topped with raspberry-flavored buttercream are the perfect treat for any occasion but especially appropriate for Valentine’s day! A dozen roses are a nice gesture but a dozen rose cupcakes are a delicious surprise. How do You Pipe Buttercream Roses? Piping buttercream roses is actually pretty simple once you get a little practice...
Turkey Cupcakes
Fun and surprisingly easy to decorate turkey cupcakes taste delicious and will brighten up every dessert plate. I piped the bodies with some chocolate buttercream and a large round tip and all those feathers were made with the flick of a wrist and small petal tips. Pro Tips for AMAZING Thanksgiving Cupcakes Measure your flour...
