The Story: I have found the solution to cavities! Two years ago I went to the dentist and they said I had 9 cavities. I did nothing about them except eat 2-3 cupcakes a week. I went to the dentist last week, and now I have only 1 cavity. So a cupcake a day…
Archives for September 2011
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes with Whipped Cream
The Story: Fall needs to get here faster. After all, it is the best season. All you need to wear is a light cardigan with jeans, you get an excuse to dress up however you want on Halloween, the colors in the trees all start to turn, and every dessert has pumpkin in it….
Classic Carrot Cupcakes
The Story: I love putting crazy flavor combinations together and trying new things, but sometimes, all I want is something classic. Carrot cake has always been a favorite of mine. It’s hearty, has texture, it’s difficult to make dry, and it is always covered in cream cheese butterceam. This has no gimmicks or tricks,…
Baked Apple Pie Doughnuts with Maple Glaze
The Story: Doughnuts are healthy, right? I mean, they are better than eating a cupcake topped with butter and sugar (which is exactly what buttercream is). And these even offer a serving of fruit! Man, I love healthy recipes… Apple Pie Doughnuts: ¾ cup + 1 Tb flour ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour…
Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
The Story: Okay, so I know it’s only September, but these cuties looked just like a Valentine’s Day cupcake! I better cool it in the kitchen a little bit so that I can have a valentine to make these for in February… Chocolate Raspberry Cake: 21 oz can raspberry pie filling ¼ cup sour…
Banana Caramel Cupcakes
The Story: Last week, my kitchen was transformed into a studio. There were bright lights, a huge camera along with a fabulous camera woman, and a reporter asking me questions as I baked. I learned one important thing, I really need to practice talking and baking at the same time. Banana Cakes: 2 ½…
Dark Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream
The Story: Yesterday, I had the opportunity to be filmed by a local television station as I handed out cupcakes on campus. I needed to bring a cupcake that I knew everyone would like. This one tastes like a chocolate chip cookie and who doesn’t like one of those? Dark Chocolate Chip Cakes: 1 cup…
Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream
The Story: Dear Mother, I am getting my vegetables at college! -Lizzy Chocolate Zucchini Cake: 2 cups sugar ¾ cup applesauce ¾ cup oil 4 eggs 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/3 cups flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3…
Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
The Story: Peanut butter and I have a spastic relationship. I can remember days when I would sit down and eat 15 peanut butter cups and not think anything bad of that. But it also grosses me out to watch people eat it straight out of the jar. In the…