The Cupcakes Blog

Moulding icing into the perfect shape

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:28:28 GMT

If your a total beginner like me, the perfect way to make sure you get your icing decoration perfect is to practise first... with your kids Play-Doh!

Coconut Ice Cupcakes

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:36:08 GMT

Coconut ice cupcakes look and taste great. The pale pink coconut topping adds texture to the light base.

Vegan Apricot and Pumpkin Cupcakes - Vegan Apricot and Pumpkin Cup Cakes

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:10:04 GMT

When I was a small child, my grandmother used to make pumpkin fruitcakes and we all loved them. These apricot and pumpkin cupcakes remind me of my childhood.

Vegan Fluffy White Cupcakes - Vegan Fluffy White Cup Cakes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:56:11 GMT

Vegan fluffy white cupcakes really are light, fluffy cupcakes. These cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, classroom parties, or other special occasions.

Vegan Banana Cupcakes - Vegan Banana Cup Cakes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:42:03 GMT

Vegan banana cupcakes are quick and easy to make. I often add 1/2 cup chocolate chips to the cupcake mixture to make them a bit more of a special treat.

Vegan Mocha Raspberry Cupcakes - Vegan Mocha Raspberry Cup Cakes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:30:18 GMT

Vegan mocha raspberry cupcakes prove that if you are a vegan, or cooking for a vegan, the diet does not have to be boring.

Vegan Carrot Cupcakes - Vegan Carrot Cup Cakes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:29:00 GMT

Vegan carrot cupcakes have orange juice to help bind the ingredients together. Most recipes containing oil seem to involve beating ingredients with a wooden spoon and this is no exception.

Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes - Vegan Gingerbread Cup Cakes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:28:02 GMT

Like most of my recipes, this recipe for vegan gingerbread cupcakes is very easy. I love cake mixes that don't require the stand mixer so this recipe for vegan gingerbread cup cakes was always going to be a favorite.

Chocolate Obsession Cupcakes - Vegan chocolate cupcakes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:27:03 GMT

Chocolate Obsession Cupcakes are a really moist cake mixture which keeps well for a few days. These vegan chocolate cupcakes are the cupcakes I make for any special occasion.

Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:40:31 GMT

You will need: Soft butter, for greasing the pan Flour, for dusting the buttered pan 4 large eggs 1 cup sugar, sifted 1 cup brown sugar, sifted 8 ounces

Boston Cream Cupcakes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:02:56 GMT

Boston cream pie is a very time consuming dessert to make, however, Boston cream cupcakes capture the flavor beautifully with much less effort.

Honey Cupcakes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:52:32 GMT

This recipe for honey cupcakes was created by White House executive pastry chef Bill Yosses.

Almond Raspberry Cupcakes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:46:59 GMT

Almond Raspberry Cupcakes are a really moist cake mixture which keeps well for a few days. The cooked-on almond topping makes this another of those wonderful recipes that can be eaten straight out of the oven. No need to wait for the cupcakes to cool and be frosted.

One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:15:13 GMT

This recipe is Martha Stewart's One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes, and as the name suggests, they are super easy because they are made ...guess what ... in one bowl.

Cupcake Gifts

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:34:04 GMT

Have you ever given or received cupcake gifts? Cup cake gifts are presents that are inspired by, or involve, cupcakes.

Halloween Cupcakes

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:36:59 GMT

Ideas for Halloween cupcakes. Be prepared for when the mummies, goblins and monsters come to visit!

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Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:41:57 GMT

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Valentines Day Cupcakes - Great Valentines Day gifts

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:30:10 GMT

Valentines Day Cupcakes - ideas on saying

Birthday Cupcakes

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:58:23 GMT

Easy ideas for Birthday cupcakes. Follow these instructions for fantastic cupcake creations.

A Cupcake To Remember

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:25:24 GMT

I had their cupcakes at a work event and have been craving them ever since. The cake was moist and delicious, the frosting was spectacular! I misbehaved

Carrot and Pineapple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:01:36 GMT

These carrot cupcakes are delectable. Theyre made with agave nectar instead of sugar. Agave nectar comes from the agave plant. It is a sweet liquid with

Uncle Merv's Chocolate Cupcakes

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:44:04 GMT

A while ago, a friend of mine gave me a few recipes that she got from her Uncle Merv. One recipe was for chocolate cupcakes. My friend raved about these

Cupcake Painting

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:45:15 GMT

My youngest daughter, Elizabeth, painted this cupcake painting during her school holidays. She had been given some canvas and paints for her 10th birthday and thought she'd have a go at painting cupcakes. I love her choice of colors.

Cupcakes in a Jar

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:57:07 GMT

Cupcakes in a jar are a perfect gift. They are just as the name suggests - cupcakes served in jars, layered with you favorite frosting or topping.

Cherry Tassies

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:51:25 GMT

1 1/4 cups of softened butter - 2 1/2 sticks 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar 1 tsp. of baking powder 1/2 tsp. of salt 1 tsp. almond extract

Dark and white fudge cupcakes

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:50:48 GMT

This recipe makes dense, rich cupcakes. 200ml/7 fl oz water 6 tblspn butter 85g/3 oz caster sugar 1 tblspn golden syrup 3 tblspn milk 1 tsp vanilla essence

Cupcake Theme Party

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:57:47 GMT

A cupcake theme party is a really popular party theme, especially for first birthdays, but is really suitable for all ages. Little girls love cupcakes and they love pink, so combine these two loves and have a pink cupcake theme, full of cupcake party games.

Giant Cupcake Cake - Cake-Sized Cupcake

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:21:06 GMT

Have you ever made a giant cupcake cake? These giant cupcakes are fun to make and decorate and the children love them. Ideal for a birthday party.

"Cupcake Corner" Back issues

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:50:28 GMT

Back issues of our Cupcake Corner newsletter - an ezine that is full of cupcake recipes and cupcake craft ideas, plus all the latest news in cupcakes.

Fruity Pupcakes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:35:53 GMT

How's this for easy!! 2 bananas strawberries apples 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 egg 3 tbsp corn

Gluten-free Pecan Cupcakes

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:34:00 GMT

I use gluten-free plain flour in this recipe. It is available in specialty food stores and in most supermarkets. 300g/10 oz gluten-free plain flour

Beef Jerky Pupcakes

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:55:15 GMT

I have made these Beef Jerky Pupcakes for my dog, Jack. He loves them. * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder * 1/2

Wedding Cupcakes - Wedding Fairy Cakes

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:18:55 GMT

Make your own Wedding Cupcakes. Great ideas for recipes and decorations.

Quick Coffee Cupcakes

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:53:25 GMT

A good friend of mine always made these quick coffee cupcakes. They are really delicious and can be served plain or fresh from the oven with cream or custard. This makes a wonderful dessert.

Pupcakes

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:20:01 GMT

Have you ever made pupcakes for your pampered pooch? Here are some easy recipes to spoil man's best friend.

Orange Syrup Cupcakes

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:39:31 GMT

I love orange syrup cupcakes. Pour the warm orange syrup over the cupcakes and the syrup soaks into the cake and spreads the flavor.

"Cupcake Corner" Newsletter Signup

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:26:41 GMT

A cupcake newsletter that is full of cupcake recipes and cupcake craft ideas, plus all the latest news in cupcakes. Click on the newsletter signup to receive your copy.

Mosaic Cupcake

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:09:30 GMT

My 9 year old daughter has recently finished making a mosaic cupcake which now hangs in the kitchen. It looks so good that I want to share the instructions.

Marble Cupcakes

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:58:00 GMT

The traditional children's favorite - marble cupcakes.

Jelly Cupcakes

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:42:54 GMT

Jelly cupcakes are a favourite with my family. I always use strawberry jelly chrystals but you can use any flavour you like. When made a day ahead the cream seems to moisten the cake mixture and they really melt in your mouth! I am sure that once you make these, you will be asked to make them again and again ... and again.

Ice-cream Cupcakes

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:18:45 GMT

There are two styles of ice-cream cupcakes. When it comes to eating there's the messy and the not-so-messy varieties. The messy ice-cream cupcake recipe involves real ice-cream, whereas the not-so-messy only looks like an ice-cream cone.

Flower Cupcakes

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:45:21 GMT

Every girl loves flowers and this bunch of flower cupcakes is perfect as a birthday cake. Easy step-by-step instructions for making flower cupcakes

Fondant

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:44:37 GMT

Fondant is available to buy at supermarkets and specialty stores and is not very expensive. If you've got time to make this, it's probably worth the extra effort, however, it's not vital. I quite often buy it and most people can't tell the difference - does that say more about me or my friends!!

Crocheted Cupcakes

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:17:39 GMT

Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to make crocheted cupcakes. This is a fun crocheting exercise that uses up leftover wool and only takes minutes to make.

Hand Mixers

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:28:30 GMT

Hand mixers are perfect for the cook who doesn't do a lot of cooking. It will do all your creaming, whippping and beating with ease.

Stand Mixers

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:56:36 GMT

If you plan to do a lot of cooking, electric stand mixers make the job much, much easier. It might seem like a lot of money but a good electric mixer is a fantastic investment.

Measuring Spoons

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:24:17 GMT

These magnetic measuring spoons are great to use. The magnets allow the spoons to nest while being stored. rried in 1989.

Easter Cupcakes

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:41:08 GMT

Suggestions for Easter Cupcakes. It's time for chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate.

Decorating with chocolate

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:34:46 GMT

Decorating with chocolate is lots of fun and there are so many different ways that chocolate can be used to achieve many different effects.

Cupcake Tea Cosy

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:24:22 GMT

Follow these easy instructions on how to make my knitted cupcake tea cosy.