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Suji (Semolina) cupcakes with Nutella & peanut butter filling
By á-6184
As I prefer it less sweet, This sugar amount is enough
- 5 eggs
- 6 oz / 3/4 cup / 187.5 gms sugar
- 10 ozs / 312gms butter
- 4 ozs / 1/2 cup /125 gms flour
- 4 ozs / 1/2 cup /125 gms suji /semolina
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 1/2 ozs / 1/4 cup chopped almond
- 1/4 cup brandy
Breakfast Oatmeal Cupcakes
By blum099
Pair one or two of these oatmeal cupcakes with a piece of fruit or some nut butter for a balanced breakfast on the ...
- 5 cups rolled oats
- 2 1/2 cups over-ripe mashed banana, measured after mashing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 NuNaturals stevia packets (or omit and use 5 tablespoons of any liquid sweetener instead)
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips, optional
- 2 2/3 cups water (If using the liquid-sweetener option, scale water back to 1 1/3 cups)
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon oil (I really like coconut, but vegetable oil will also work. For lower-fat substitution notes, see nutrition link below.)
- 2 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: cinnamon, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, ground flax or wheat germ, raisins or other dried fruit, etc.
Kiwi Vanilla Cupcakes with Kiwi Buttercream Frosting
By á-11624
Everything tastes better homemade
- Cupcake base:
- 1-2 whole fresh kiwis (enough to make 1/3 cup of mashed kiwi)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- slightly over 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- Frosting:
- 1 whole fresh kiwi, mashed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- slightly over 3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
- a pinch or two of sea salt
Mississippi Mud Cupcakes
By TPMay
Preheat oven to 350°. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beatin...
- 2/3 - cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 - cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 - teaspoon salt
- 1/2 - cup sour cream
- 3/4 - teaspoon baking soda
- 1 (4-oz.) semisweet chocolate baking bar, finely chopped and divided
- 12 paper baking cups Vegetable cooking spray
- Marshmallow Frosting
- 1/3 cup roasted glazed pecan pieces
- Marshmallow Frosting
- 1/2 - (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4-cup butter, softened $
- 1 (7-oz.) jar marshmallow crème
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 - cups powdered sugar
Jack and Coke Cupcakes
By kayjayjohnson
These are perfect cupcakes for a 21st birthday party, or any birthday party, or no party at all, just bring someone...
- CUPCAKES:
- 1 cup cola
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs , room temperature
- 2/3 cup sour cream at room temperature
- GANACHE FILLING:
- 8 1/2 ounces semi or bittersweet chocolate
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 to 2 teaspoons whiskey
- BUTTER CREAM FROSTING:
- 6 cups confections sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperatue
- 6 tablespoons Jack Daniels, or other whiskey
- Optional, Haribo gummy colas or gummy lime wedges
Vanilla Cupcakes with Whipped Strawberry Frosting
By davidv
Vanilla cupcakes with a fresh strawberry frosting are a perfect way to welcome the spring season
- CUPCAKES:
- 3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon seedless strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
Chip Lover's Cupcakes
By Nicole S
1. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; set aside
- BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
- 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 T sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 T 2% milk, divided
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 18 miniature chocolate chip cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake
By dinocuties123
Chocolate cupcakes frosted with a Cool Whip chocolate frosting with Andes peppermints and Ghirardelli Peppermint ba...
- CUPCAKE:
- 1 box Betty Crocker triple chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup Andes peppermint crunch.
- FROSTING:
- Cool Whip Chocolate Frosting
- Andes peppermint crunch
- Ghirardelli Peppermint bark
Basic Vanilla Cupcakes
By jads8627
There's nothing quite as exciting as fluffy and warm homemade vanilla cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
By Ckelley116
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- For the Cakes:
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 4 Tbsp pineapple juice
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick or 4 Tbsp)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 -can pineapple rings
- 6 -maraschino cherries
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
By msippigrl
Great idea for a kid's birthday party! Cake batter is baked in ice cream cones then cooled and frosted/decorated a...
- Flat bottom ice cream cones (I used Jumbo)
- Cake mix of choice, and ingredients to prepare (or favorite scratch recipe)
- Store bought or homemade buttercream frosting of choice
- Cupcake decorations of choice, optional
- (I used Betty Crocker Red Velvet cake mix and Betty Crocker Chocolate Frosting and Vanilla Frosting that I tinted with a couple drops of liquid food coloring.)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake
By kelsbe
Method: Heat oven to 350 degrees
- For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
- 3/4 C flour
- 1/3 C cocoa powder
- 3/4 t baking soda
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 C plus 2 T granulated sugar
- 1/2 C buttermilk
- 1/3 C vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 t pure vanilla extract
- For the Peanut Butter Buttercream:
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/8 t salt
- 12 T softened unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 C peanut butter
- 2 t pure vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Coating:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 T vegetable oil
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