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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
4.4/5 (31 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (11 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (40 Votes)

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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.
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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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
3.9/5 (49 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (17 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (21 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (20 Votes)

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Red velvet cupcakes and cream cheese frosting topped with a fresh strawberry make any celebration a party

  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 1 box 1 box red velvet cake
  • 3 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup melted butter, cooled
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup strawberries, pureed in the blender
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup 2/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 1/2 cups 3 to 4 1/2 cups powered sugar
  • Extra strawberries for decoration
4.3/5 (27 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (26 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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