The Cupcake Blog

Lavender Trust Cupcakes

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:01 +0000

Usually lavender and cupcakes aren’t thought of in the same sentence. However, when you consider the fact that rosemary is often used in baking, why wouldn’t lavender be as well? These Lavender Trust Cupcakes are made from lavender sugar, flour, butter, eggs, salt and milk. Bake, let cool and then cover in lavender colored royal icing and a few stalks of real lavender just to give them a little extra decoration. Serve this unique treat with a smile!
Source Leite’s Culinaria

Hummingbird Cupcakes

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:28:02 +0000

Hummingbird cupcakes are a delightful southern recipe that includes ripe mashed bananas, roasted walnuts or pecans, and crushed pineapple. This dessert is full of texture, flavor, and robust flavor. These are wonderful as a pot luck, meal, or buffet dessert or even as a snack or with tea in the afternoon. Topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting, these are a rich and delightful dessert. Try one at your next gathering and you will find they are a hit with all ages of dessert lovers.
Source Eclectic Recipes

Italian Cream Cupcakes with Lemon Curd and Lemon Buttercream. Also a Tiny Cookie.

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:28:02 +0000

Italian cream cupcake with lemon buttercream frosting and a lemon curd filling and a sugar cookie decoration on top is a sweet little piece of cupcake heaven. Even though the frosting has lots of butter and sugar, it has been described as “light”, and the Italian cream recipe for the cake is form Martha Stewart so it has been tried, tested, and approved by many. Throw in a love of lemon curd filling and this meets with almost everyone’s approval.
Source Eat the Love

Raspberry Rosewater Cupcakes

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:02 +0000

Looking for a fresh, fruity, original cupcake recipe? Then this could be the one for you. Raspberries give a sweet zing and bursts of colour, with rosewater providing a wonderfully subtle floral scent. The decoration on these cupcakes is undeniably beautiful. Using actual rose petals sprinkled with sugar is a lovely touch which lends itself brilliantly to a themed tea party, and positioned on a tiered cupcake stand, would make a stunning substitute for a traditional wedding cake.
Source Serious Eats

Carrot & Pineapple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:28:01 +0000

This Carrot Pineapple cupcake recipe is a god send for parents whose children are especially susceptible to sugar. Using agave instead of white processed sugar, these treats remain sweet but they are less likely to cause the “sugar high” that causes so many problems in children. The peeled and shredded carrots and pineapples add texture which some children have an aversion to, but pureeing these may alleviate this problem while preserving the flavor.
Source Weelicious

Peanut Butter Chip Brownie Cupcakes

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:28:02 +0000

Peanut Butter chip Brownie Cupcakes are a wonderful comingling of chocolate and peanut butter. If you like peanut butter cups, you will love these treats. With a whole cup of butter and 4 eggs though, get ready for a rich dessert. The ¾ cups of unsweetened cocoa powder coupled with the 2 cups of white sugar balance the scales though making it as sweet as it is rich. No frosting needed for this cupcake, all the flavor is already there.
Source Recipe Girl

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:28:02 +0000

Red velvet lovers out there will surely love these Christmas theme red velvet, which is made out of pomegranate juice and cocoa. There is also a hint of espresso with every bite to enhance the taste of pomegranate and cocoa. The frosting on top is made out of cream cheese, which you all know is mouthwatering. Each cupcake is topped with snowflakes design to match the perfect winter season today.
Source Buttercream & Chantilly Factory

SHOWGIRL CUPCAKES

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:28:02 +0000

Showgirl cupcakes are your basic wonderfully tasty baked dessert. Lots of butter, eggs, and whole milk make this a rich treat and the flavor filled mascarpone frosting is the perfect finishing touch. One of these rich and full flavored cupcakes is about all you can eat at a time, but one is so completely satisfying that is enough. These can be decorated to fit any décor or party theme and are perfect for both children and adults.
Source David Lebovitz

Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:28:02 +0000

Oh what a treat when you can mix two favorite desserts such as you do with this Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes. You start with a chocolate cupcake, (although if vanilla is more your fancy that could surely be substituted) and add a scoop of your favorite flavor of ice cream on top. Lightly drizzle chocolate sauce and a dollop of whipped cream followed by a cherry on top of it all and there you have it; the perfect ice cream sundae cupcake. Add a banana and some pineapple sauce and you have created a banana split cupcake. The possibilities are endless with these ingredients.
Source Elana’s Pantry

Carob Cupcakes with Chicory, Dates, Figs, and Almonds

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:28:02 +0000

These are cupcakes with a difference. They could easily be mistaken for carrot cupcakes or even little Zucchini breads. However, the ingredients are really dates, figs, almonds and chicory and are finished off with a topping of almond butter frosting. They are most appetizing to look at and very delicious to munch. Furthermore, they are most tasty for starting the day with, and to nibble at breakfast time with your cup of tea.
Source Cupcake Project