The Story: Last year I made a fabulous cupcake that is still one of my favorites, The Butterfinger Blizzard Cupcake. But this time I wanted to make a lighter version and use a vanilla cake as a base. And wow, this cupcake is to die for. A hint of cinnamon in the cake, the…
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Hostess Cupcakes
The Story: Wherever I go, I am “cupcake girl.” So sometimes I show up at a relative’s house and I am informed that I will be making cupcakes for a family affair. Do I have any tips, any scoops, even any cupcake pans? Nope. But I miraculously seem to make it work. Chocolate Cake:…
Banana Cinnamon Cupcakes with Nutella Centers
The Story: Up until now, all of my photos have been taken on an itsy bitsy Canon PowerShot that is 10 years old. But today marks the beginning of a much more legit camera. The Canon Rebel T3i. Do I have any clue how to use it yet? No. So these aren’t the best…
Raspberry Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
The Story: Guess what is a staple in my diet. No…not cupcakes. But chocolate milk. I have one just about everyday. Well, now that we are approaching the winter months, I think I will be making the transition to the warmer alternative. Be sure to check out my latest version of the chocolate raspberry…
Raspberry Neapolitan Cupcakes
The Story: I had been wanting to make these cupcakes for a while, but I knew I would need an event to make them for because it makes 48. So when my friend asked me if I would donate cupcakes to a charity event, I was more than happy to say yes. I never…
Cookies & Cream Tombstone Cupcakes
The Story: Okay, I give credit where credit is due. Leigh Anne from Your Homebased Mom had this idea last year when she made my Oreo cupcakes, so I decided to do it this time! Halloween is coming up so soon, I had to get in the spirit! Chocolate Buttermilk Cake: 3 eggs ½…
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes
New Photo from my cookbook “Your Cup of Cake” The Story: Whenever I see cinnamon sugar, I tend to laugh at myself a little bit. When I was 10 years old, I remember being in the kitchen on a Saturday morning and making myself a piece of cinnamon sugar toast. But our little glass…
Cookie Dough Cupcakes
The Story: Cookie dough seems to hold a place in everyone’s heart. There is something about a spoon full of this sugary goodness that makes all your problems melt away as it melts in your mouth. Vanilla Cake: 3 eggs 1/3 cup oil ¾ cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup sour cream…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies
The Story: So I guess these are technically “whoopie pies,” though the word “whoopie” sort of grosses me out. Anyway… one of my favorite treats that I’ve made is my Homemade Oreos. They are so rich and creamy and everyone always loves them I wanted to make a pumpkin version for the Fall season….
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…
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…
