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New York Cheesecake Cupcakes
By á-163900
It's recommended you use a good-quality, tart raspberry preserve to offset the sweetness of the cream cheese frosti...
- VANILLA BEAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free graham cracker or ginger spice cookie crumbs, such as Pamela's Gluten-Free Spicy Ginger Snaps
- 4 eggs
- 2 sticks (1-cup) butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
- 2 2/3 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking mix
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups raspberry preserves
- Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
- Raspberry Coulis, recipe follows
- 1 pound cream cheese , softened
- 4 tablespoons (1/4-cup) butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- RASPBERRY COULIS:
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
- Piping bag fitted with an 847 star tip
Ladybug and Flower Cupcakes
By á-174535
These are fun to make with children for special events and parties
- CREAMY WHITE FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup red candy coating disks
- Semisweet chocolate pieces, in sizes you'll want for the decorations
- Black food writing pen
- 1 recipe creamy white frosting, see recipe below
- Green gel food coloring
- 18 (2-1/2-inch) cupcakes in paper bake cups, any flavor
- Tiny yellow candies or sprinkles
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, about 4 cups
- 3 tablespoons milk
Lemon-Limoncello Cupcakes
By shauna
These will leave you speechless! There are 3 levels of lemon flavor that combine to deliver the perfect balance of...
- CUPCAKES:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (1/2-stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon limoncello
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup lemon Juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- LEMON CURD:
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg and 1 egg yolk
- CREAM CHEESE LIMONCELLO FROSTING:
- 2 ounces (1/2-stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temp.
- 1 tablespoon limoncello
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Tiramisu Cupcakes with Mascarpone and Whipped Cream Frosting
By cookthisagainmom
Tiramisu Cupcakes with Mascarpone and Whipped Cream Frosting
- White cake mix, cooking oil, eggs, and your favorite strong coffee. For the Frosting, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and mascarpone.
Italian Cream Cupcakes
By CandyH
From Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman Blog
- CUPCAKES
- 5 whole Eggs, Separated
- 1/2 cups Butter, Softened
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Sweetened, Flaked Coconut
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- Icing
- 2 packages (8 Ounces Each) Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/2 cups Butter, Softened
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 pounds Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Finely Chopped Pecans
- 1 cup Sweetened, Flaked Coconut
Blushing Strawberry Cupcakes
By á-174535
These beautiful strawberry cupcakes are so simple to make! They're the perfect choice for Valentine's Day, Easter, ...
- FROSTING:
- 1 pound strawberries, washed and hulled
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix
- 3 egg whites
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- Reserved strawberry puree
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
Casey's White Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
By legaldva@aol.com
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- Casey's Buttercream:
- Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 8 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 whole eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 ounces sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup maraschino cherries
- 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 2 cups mini white chocolate chips
- 1 3/4 pounds Casey's Buttercream, recipe follows
- 140 large pearls, for garnish
- 28 maraschino cherries, for garnish
- Edible glitter, for garnish
- 4 pounds butter, softened
- 8 ounces high ratio shortening (recommended: Sweetex)
- 8 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 4 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons cherry liqueur
- 2 tablespoons lemon extract
- 1 tablespoons vodka
Ooey Gooey Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes
By hazelljbmh
This recipe is from Eat More Of What You Love by Marlene Koch
- 1 recipe 90-Calorie Chocolate Cupcakes - see recipe in my collection
- 1 recipe Chocolate Fudge Glaze - see recipe in my collection
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp light cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tbsp granulated no-calorie sweetener (I use Splenda)
- 1/3 cup light whipped topping, thawed
Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes
By lakecar
Red velvet cupcakes and cream cheese frosting topped with a fresh strawberry make any celebration a party
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 1box1 box red velvet cake
- 33 eggs
- 1/2cup1/2 cup melted butter, cooled
- 1/2cup1/2 cup strawberries, pureed in the blender
- 1/4cup1/4 cup milk
- 2/3cup2/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1teaspoon1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2cup1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8ounces8 ounces cream cheese
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 1/2cups3 to 4 1/2 cups powered sugar
- Extra strawberries for decoration
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cupcakes
By á-9980
1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit/180 Celsius
- Cake:
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 tsp Almond Extract
- 4 Eggs
- 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 cup Milk
- Icing:
- 1/2 cup Smooth Peanut Butter (Crunchy, if you like)
- 1/2 cup Butter (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp Vanilla
- 1 lb Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Milk
Apple Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
By cecelia26_
1.Stir together flour, sugar, salt, and soda, set aside
- Cupcake:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces (1/2 tub) Philadelphia Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cream Cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup diced apples (Gala is my apple of choice for everything)
- 1/3 cup pecans chopped small
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Icing:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tub (remaining) Philadelphia Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cream Cheese
- 1/2 t. vanilla
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Brown Sugar Cupcake with Coconut Custard Filling, Spiced Rum Frosting and Cracked Brown Sugar Brittle
By á-4939
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 9 ounces brown sugar
- 4 ounces non-hydrogenated vegan margarine, such as Earth Balance
- 1 1/2 tablespoons egg replacer, such as Ener-G
- 1/2 cup soy milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- Coconut Custard Filling, recipe follows
- Spiced Rum Frosting, recipe follows
- Cracked Brown Sugar Brittle, recipe follows
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