Cupcakes Recipes

Unicorn cupcakes

Unicorn cupcakes

Beat together the butter, icing sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and pale. Put half the buttercream in one bowl and leave as it is, then divide the other half into 3 bowls. Use the food colouring to dye one pink, one pale green and one pale blue, then transfer them all to one large…

Butterfly cupcakes

Butterfly cupcakes

To make the wings, melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Divide into three smaller bowls and add the same gel colours as before. Cut 8cm squares of baking parchment and, using a pen, draw a pair of butterfly wings on each square so that the design shows…

Strawberry cupcakes

Strawberry cupcakes

Meanwhile, make the icing. Beat the sugar and butter together until smooth and pale, then add the milk, vanilla and a little pink food colouring and beat until the icing is an even pale pink shade. Spoon the icing into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle, then pipe in swirls onto the cooled…

Chocolate puddle cupcakes

Chocolate puddle cupcakes

Gently fold in the melted butter. Sift the flour, cocoa and baking powder over the surface and fold in using a large metal spoon, trying not to knock out too much air. Divide the mixture between the cases, then bake for 15-20 mins until well risen and the sponge springs back when gently pressed. Leave…

Pull-Apart Cupcake Snowman

Pull-Apart Cupcake Snowman

Ingredients:23 vanilla cupcakes13 chocolate wafer cookies5 cups vanilla frosting5 small chocolate candies (such as Junior Mints)1 circus peanut6 ounces blue fondant

Fruit Cockatiel Cupcakes

Fruit Cockatiel Cupcakes

Ingredients:8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1 stick unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of kosher salt3 drops green food coloring24 cupcakes in brightly colored liners1 mango, peeled, cut into 72 small slices (1 1/2 inches tall and 1/3 inch wide)48 small blueberries3 bananas, cut into 48 (1/4-inch-thick)…

Piña Colada Cupcakes

Piña Colada Cupcakes

Access to this page has been denied because we believe you are using automation tools to browse the website. This may happen as a result of the following: Javascript is disabled or blocked by an extension (ad blockers for example) Your browser does not support cookies Please make sure that Javascript and cookies are enabled…

Coffee Cupcakes

Coffee Cupcakes

Ingredients:Cupcakes:2 tablespoons boiling water4 teaspoons instant espresso granules or 8 instant coffee granules⅓ cup low-fat buttermilk1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt¾ cup granulated sugar5 tablespoons butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggsEspresso syrup:¼ cup granulated sugar¼ cup water2 tablespoons instant espresso granules or1/4 cup instant coffee granules2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup¼…

Blueberry Cupcakes

Blueberry Cupcakes

These blueberry cupcakes are breakfast for dessert. Fresh blueberries are mixed into vanilla cake — rather than muffin — batter, which is then topped with cinnamon streusel and swirls of blueberry-cream cheese icing. This recipe appeared in episode 308 of Martha Bakes.

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes + Creamy Cashew Icing

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes + Creamy Cashew Icing

Ingredients:Cupcakes1 1/4 cups whole spelt flour3 tablespoons cocoa powder2 tablespoons ground flaxseed1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cacao nibs/chocolate chips1 spotty banana1/2 cup pumpkin puree1/3 cup maple syrup1/3 cup coconut oil, melted1/4 cup non-dairy milk1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractIcing3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked for at…

Magic Cupcakes

Magic Cupcakes

Ingredients:Chocolate cupcakes (recipe follows)Cream filling (recipe follows)Ganache (recipe follows or other fudgy chocolate icing)1 cup butter2 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup unsweetened cocoa1/4 cup heavy cream4 large eggs2 3/4 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 cups water1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup vegetable shortening1/2 cup evaporated milk1/3 cup all purpose…

Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes

Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes

Ingredients:Cupcakes:½ cup cake flour (about 2 ounces)¾ cup powdered sugar¾ cup egg whites (about 5 large eggs)⅛ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon cream of tartar½ cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons grated lemon rindLemon Frosting:¼ cup butter, softened2 cups powdered sugar1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juiceEdible flowers such as pansies…

Pistachio and Cardamom Cupcakes

Pistachio and Cardamom Cupcakes

Ingredients:Cupcakes:3 cups all-purpose flour5 tablespoons pistachio instant pudding1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cardamom1 1/4 cup buttermilk1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup vegetable oil2 cups sugar4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract1 dram (1/16-ounce) pistachio flavored oil5 large eggs1/2 cup chopped salted pistachios1 cup pitted chopped dates1 cup honey2 tablespoons ground…

Jalapeño Strawberry Cornmeal Cupcakes with Avocado Frosting

Jalapeño Strawberry Cornmeal Cupcakes with Avocado Frosting

Ingredients:For the Strawberry Jalapeño Cupcakes1 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend1 1/2 cups cornmeal3/4 cup white sugar2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon apple cider viegar2 cups soy milk (or any nut or plant based milk)1/2 cup canola oil2 jalapeños1 1/2- 2 cups fresh strawberriesFor the Avocado Icing1 ripe avocado2 1/2 cups…

Apple Carrot Cupcakes

Apple Carrot Cupcakes

These apple carrot cupcakes are what happens when you can’t decide between carrot cake and apple cake; they’re the best of both, combined. They are a little sweeter than a muffin, but with all of the texture and flavor from apples, carrots, coconut, and pecans, and topped with cream cheese frosting. For more information on…

Apple Cider-Roasted Carrot Cupcakes

Apple Cider-Roasted Carrot Cupcakes

Ingredients:For the cupcakes:4 medium carrots3/4 cup apple cider, divided1.5 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup sugar1/2 tablespoon cinnamon1/4 tablespoon nutmeg1 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/4 cup milk3/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 tablespoon vanilla extractFor the frosting:1 1 8-oz. bar of cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1.25 cups confectioner’s sugar1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons lemon…

Heart-Shaped Vanilla Cupcakes

Heart-Shaped Vanilla Cupcakes

Access to this page has been denied because we believe you are using automation tools to browse the website. This may happen as a result of the following: Javascript is disabled or blocked by an extension (ad blockers for example) Your browser does not support cookies Please make sure that Javascript and cookies are enabled…

Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream

Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream

Ingredients:2 cups heavy cream1 cup whole milk4 egg yolks8 ounces softened cream cheese2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract3 red velevet cupcakes with icing

Yellow Squash Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Yellow Squash Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting Recipe

An extra moist yellow cupcake made with summer squash and frosted with a chocolate cream cheese frosting. Note: Use the large holes of the box grater to grate the squash. To melt chocolate, place in medium bowl and microwave until smooth and glossy, 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to stir chocolate every 20 seconds. Alternatively,…

Strawberry Cupcakes

Strawberry Cupcakes

Access to this page has been denied because we believe you are using automation tools to browse the website. This may happen as a result of the following: Javascript is disabled or blocked by an extension (ad blockers for example) Your browser does not support cookies Please make sure that Javascript and cookies are enabled…

Gluten-Free Strawberry Cupcakes and Strawberry Meringue Frosting

Gluten-Free Strawberry Cupcakes and Strawberry Meringue Frosting

Gluten-Free Strawberry Cupcakes | Recipes | PBS Food Gluten-Free Strawberry Cupcakes | Recipes | PBS Food Food Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Strawberry Cupcakes and Strawberry Meringue Frosting Reprinted with permission from Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour. Copyright © 2011 by Elana Amsterdam, Celestial Arts, an imprint of Ten…