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Banana Pudding Cupcakes
By msippigrl
Centers of vanilla cupcakes are hollowed out and filled with banana pudding, then topped with whipped cream, and ga...
- 12 vanilla cupcakes, prepared and cooled
- 1 (4-serving size) box vanilla instant pudding mix, or can use sugar free fat free white chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/3 cup skim milk
- 1 drop yellow liquid food color
- 1 small banana, diced small
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons confectioners powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Mini vanilla wafers
- Additional slices of banana for garnish, optional
Reese’s Cupcakes
By á-39849
These Reese’s Cupcakes are a chocolate and peanut butter lover's dream! A surprise inside on the bottom of each c...
- FROSTING:
- 1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix, plus ingredients on box
- 18 regular size peanut butter cups
- 1 box Reese’s Pieces
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Bunny Bum Cupcakes
By davidv
These are adorable, edible Easter decorations! Make them the centerpiece on your table, stage on a drinks/dessert t...
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix, baked into 12 cupcakes according to package directions
- 1/2 (16-ounce) jar chocolate frosting
- 1/3 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1 (16-ounce) bag white candy melts
- Red gel food coloring
- 12 plain donut holes
- 12 mini marshmallows
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened fine shredded coconut
Peaches ‘n Cream Cupcakes
By á-46991
Peach filled peach cake topped with creamy peach frosting
- PEACH CUPCAKES:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups fresh peach puree *see below
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- FRESH PEACH PUREE & FILLING:
- 3 cups sliced fresh white peaches
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon all-spice
- PEACHES N’ CREAM FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh peach puree, strained
- 6 ounces cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 ouncse cream cheese, softened
- 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- FOR ASSEMBLY:
- Wilton Harvest Peach Food Coloring Gel
- Wilton 1M piping tip & disposable bag
Rosé Wine Cupcakes
By shuber
Raspberries and Rose wine join together to make these delicious cup cake perfect for brunch or baby showers
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup rosé wine
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg whites
- 5 drops liquid red food color
- 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup rosé wine
- Fresh raspberries
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
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
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
Lovely Lemon Lavender Cupcakes
By southerngrace
These Lemon Lavender Cupcakes are so light and fresh in flavor and will have your taste buds dying for spring!
- CUPCAKES:
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 3 lemons)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- LEMON CURD:
- 3 egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, cold
- 1 teaspoon freshly-grated lemon zest
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
By á-11624
Feeling down and out? These mint chocolate chip cupcakes are a sure cure! If you don't have Andes mint candies you ...
- CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
- 1 cup butter
- 4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/3 cup of crushed Andes
- Makes 3 cups
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