IfIOnly Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) I make cupcakes monthly to celebrate birthdays for one of my kids' activities and would like to try my hand at making them a bit more gourmet, mostly because it just sounds fun and yummy to be a bit more creative. What inspired me was a recipe on the cake mix box jazzing up the regular recipe a bit, but I'm also up for cooking from scratch. Got a recipe you would share? Would love General baking tips, too. Thank you! Edited November 9, 2016 by ifIonlyhadabrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkyMtnMom Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I love making cupcakes!! These are fun-S'Mores cupcakes http://www.bakerella.com/smores-cupcakes/ This is my favorite vanilla cupcake http://www.glorioustreats.com/2011/07/perfect-vanilla-cupcakes-recipe.html And usually top it with this strawberry frosting http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/12/29/strawberry-cupcakes-2/ Oreo cupcakes are always fun http://www.annies-eats.com/2009/01/10/oreo-cupcakes/ For when I want CHOCOLATE and MORE CHOCOLATE http://cookiesandcups.com/really-yummy-chocolate-cupcakes/ These are fun http://www.thecapitolbaker.com/2011/11/chocolate-cream-cheese-surprise.html DH Loves these-Reese's cupcakes http://www.stoplookingetcookin.com/2012/03/peanut-butter-buttercream-frosting-tops-off-a-surprise-filled-cupcake/ Mint Chocolate Chip (she has a good youtube channel) http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/mint-chocolate-chip-cupcakes/ German Chocolate cake in cupcake form http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2011/08/german-chocolate-cupcakes.html These are super fun and are a lot easier than they look http://hellocupcakebook.com/2015/a-bouquet-of-chrysanthemum-cupcakes/ I hope these get you off to a good start! Happy Cupcaking! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I typically doctor up a boxed cake mix by using butter instead of oil, adding two extra egg whites, adding vanilla or other flavoring, and by using milk instead of water. I use additional flavoring in my buttercream frosting recipe. IMO, quality ingredients (particularly the fats used!) are key. I almost always use 4 eggs and a whole stick of butter in my cupcake recipes. Another stick of butter goes into the frosting. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 I love making cupcakes!! These are fun-S'Mores cupcakes http://www.bakerella.com/smores-cupcakes/ This is my favorite vanilla cupcake http://www.glorioustreats.com/2011/07/perfect-vanilla-cupcakes-recipe.html And usually top it with this strawberry frosting http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/12/29/strawberry-cupcakes-2/ Oreo cupcakes are always fun http://www.annies-eats.com/2009/01/10/oreo-cupcakes/ For when I want CHOCOLATE and MORE CHOCOLATE http://cookiesandcups.com/really-yummy-chocolate-cupcakes/ These are fun http://www.thecapitolbaker.com/2011/11/chocolate-cream-cheese-surprise.html DH Loves these-Reese's cupcakes http://www.stoplookingetcookin.com/2012/03/peanut-butter-buttercream-frosting-tops-off-a-surprise-filled-cupcake/ Mint Chocolate Chip (she has a good youtube channel) http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/mint-chocolate-chip-cupcakes/ German Chocolate cake in cupcake form http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2011/08/german-chocolate-cupcakes.html These are super fun and are a lot easier than they look http://hellocupcakebook.com/2015/a-bouquet-of-chrysanthemum-cupcakes/ I hope these get you off to a good start! Happy Cupcaking! Oh, these recipes are fantastic. I'm going to have so much fun trying these. Thank you, RkyMtnMom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Our most popular ones are s'more cupcakes. We buy the giant marshmallows to make them extra special. My method is to put a mixture of graham cracker crumbs and butter in the bottom.... then my favorite chocolate cake (which is the One Bowl chocolate cake recipe in the Red Plaid book or the mud puddle cake from Moosewood). When they come out, ice them with a little chocolate frosting and pop the giant marshmallow or two normal ones on top. Under the broiler until golden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 I typically doctor up a boxed cake mix by using butter instead of oil, adding two extra egg whites, adding vanilla or other flavoring, and by using milk instead of water. I use additional flavoring in my buttercream frosting recipe. IMO, quality ingredients (particularly the fats used!) are key. I almost always use 4 eggs and a whole stick of butter in my cupcake recipes. Another stick of butter goes into the frosting. :) More eggs, butter, flavoring, and milk. Got it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett_ashley Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I love these (though they might be too spring-y). Raspberry lemon cupcakes by Dorie Greenspan. http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/raspberry-lemon-cupcakes/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Our most popular ones are s'more cupcakes. We buy the giant marshmallows to make them extra special. My method is to put a mixture of graham cracker crumbs and butter in the bottom.... then my favorite chocolate cake (which is the One Bowl chocolate cake recipe in the Red Plaid book or the mud puddle cake from Moosewood). When they come out, ice them with a little chocolate frosting and pop the giant marshmallow or two normal ones on top. Under the broiler until golden. Yum! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecropia Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) We love these. I go a little heavier on the filling. They are especially good when chilled. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/7717/self-filled-cupcakes-i/ Another favorite recipe (super tart and lemony, yum). Again they are better served chilled. http://www.food.com/recipe/lotta-lemon-muffins-123630 edit: I just top all our cupcakes with our standard all-butter buttercream frosting. Edited November 9, 2016 by Cecropia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 I love these (though they might be too spring-y). Raspberry lemon cupcakes by Dorie Greenspan. http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/raspberry-lemon-cupcakes/ Lemon is good any time of the year. Mmm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 We love these. I go a little heavier on the filling. They are especially good when chilled. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/7717/self-filled-cupcakes-i/ Another favorite recipe (super tart and lemony, yum). Again they are better served chilled. http://www.food.com/recipe/lotta-lemon-muffins-123630 edit: I just top all our cupcakes with our standard all-butter buttercream frosting. Oh, thank you! Love lemon. Any easy decorating ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three4me Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Chocolate cupcakes with an Oreo in the bottom are always a hit here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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