The Story: My Oreo cupcake recipes are always my “go-to” recipes for any party. The are chocolatey, cream cheesey, and with an Oreo on top everyone just loves them. (See my Original Oreo Cupcake recipe and my Oreo Crumb Cupcake recipe.) But this time around, I wanted something a little lighter, but still just as…
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Homemade Vanilla Extract
The Story: I am always looking for ways to make my baking a little more special. What is more special than homemade vanilla extract? Plus, it is incredibly easy! So while I was off at college, I emailed my mother the instructions, she ordered bottles and she got this stuff brewing! Ingredients: 8…
Vanilla Butterfinger Cupcakes
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…
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…
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…
Baked Cake Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze
The Story: Dear Cupcakes, I am sorry you had to find out like this. But I just can’t lie to you any more. I was not spending late nights at work, and that flour you found on my apron was not from last week’s post. I have found someone—something else to love. Doughnuts. I…
Nutella Cupcakes II
The Story: When I first made my Nutella Cupcakes a few months ago, they were such a huge hit. I decided I would make them again using a vanilla based cake. A lot of people don’t even put buttercream on these babies because the Nutella baked into the batter is pretty great by itself,…
Cinnamon Swirl Cupcakes
The Story: One of my mother’s friends made an order last week. “No chocolate and no berries.” That’s all she said. So this little beauty is what came of that. Cakes: French Vanilla or Vanilla Cake Mix 3 eggs ½ cup oil 1 cup sour cream…
Blackberry White Chocolate Cupcakes
The Story: These cupcakes at the wedding were probably the biggest hit. The color scheme of the whole night was purple, so these beauties fit right in, and who could say no to a beautiful blackberry atop a cupcake anyway? Vanilla Cake 1 cup butter 1 ½ cup sugar 2 eggs 4 egg whites 1 TB…
Double Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
The Story: Some of my readers have been giving me a hard time about using cake mixes, but I have to stand up for these 98 cent treasures. They are quick, cheap, easy and once you doctor them up, dip them in ganache and top them with buttercream, they are works of art! …
Strawberry Cream Cheese Buttercream and Apron Giveaway!
The Story: A few weeks ago I entered In Katrina’s Kitchen’s Blog Giveaway, and guess what! I WON! So, I decided I needed to do a giveaway of my own to really celebrate and to say thank you to the blogger world. I am working two jobs (over 60 hours…
Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes
The Story: Baking things that fill the whole house (or my small apartment) with a sweet smell is one of my favorite things. I want someone to walk into my place and know exactly what flavor cupcake I am making that day. When I opened the stove door to check on these little…
