How To Make Cupcakes

Get the Best Cupcake Recipe For That Instant Wow Factor

2011-07-10T04:45:00.000-07:00

By Glenda White

We usually associate parties with having cakes as the perfect dessert to cap off the festive celebration. While cakes may be the most obvious choice for people everywhere, there are still plenty of other options that you can come up with when it comes to serving dessert. Looking for a great alternative to cakes? Put a smile on your guests' face by doing the best cupcake recipe there is.
Don't be fooled by the word "best" here. Making the best cupcake doesn't mean that you have to labor long hours in the kitchen just to have those perfectly-made batches to serve your guests. The truth is, it's a very basic one and anyone, even though you don't have any previous experience in baking, can create this masterpiece. Just follow the steps, modify the recipe a bit if you wish, and you're all set to having the wonderful goodness of fluffy cupcakes right at your own home!
What does it take to have the best cupcakes ever? Here's an easy-to-follow recipe in making these fantastic treats:
Ingredients

2 Cups Self Raising Flour
3/4 Cup Caster Sugar
3/4 Cup Milk
125 Grams Butter - Melted
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence

Now here is where this recipe differs from others. Normally now you would be starting by creaming your butter with the sugar, but not for this recipe. This method is what makes this such an Easy Cupcake Recipe.

Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and place cups in trays
Place your dry ingredients in a bowl
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well for at least 2 minutes
Pour mixture into cups about 1/2 way up
Bake for 12-15 minutes until a skewer passed though a cupcake comes out clean
Sit to cool on a rack
Decorate and enjoy your cupcakes

This recipe makes about 18 cupcakes.
Is that easy or what? You can make batches of these cupcakes any time you want. They are so easy to make and fun to do at the same time. Kids will also love making these light and fluffy cupcakes, so why not let them help out in baking?
With this recipe, your guests wouldn't even think that your cupcakes are home made because they're just as great as, or even better than, the store-bought ones. Now, you're an instant superstar in the kitchen!

Do you think you have the best cupcake recipe? Try this one and compare. I think you will find that this basic recipe will be up there. Check out more great recipes and ideas at http://www.makecupcakes.com

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The Charismatic Cupcake - All Dressed Up and Ready to Party

2011-07-09T22:28:00.000-07:00

By Donna Monday

I love cupcakes. There's something special about a cupcake, isn't there?
Well, the great news is that cupcakes aren't just for kid's parties and bake sales anymore. Cupcakes have become an adult sensation!
Yes, that's right. Grownups from 20 to 95 can openly indulge in their love of cupcakes. According to news reports, there are lots of us cupcake lovers out there. From coast to coast in the United States, millions of adults are reveling in their cupcake fixation by lining up in droves to pay anywhere from $1.75 to $4 a piece for their little slice of cupcake heaven.
As with many things in pop culture, this new cupcake craze has its roots in Hollywood. A few years ago, popular television characters were seen enjoying cupcake treats at a certain cupcake bakery in Manhattan. Of course, all the drooling cupcake lovers out there said to themselves in unison: "Whaa . . .? You mean there's a place that I can go and buy nothing but cupcakes?
Many viewers began making the trek to this fabled Manhattan bakery to see for themselves and now cupcake shops are springing up all over the country. Alright, now you're curious as to what the name of this gourmet cupcake bakery is . . . okay, I'll give it to you. It's called the Magnolia bakery. Now that you know about it, I'm sure you can't wait to visit, but before you go, realize that you'll be standing in a long line to get your cupcake groove on. Fortunately, there are several wonderful cupcake shops in New York City, like the fabulous Crumbs, that can satisfy your cravings.
Another popular cupcake shop on the West coast is Sprinkles, located in Beverly Hills. Celebrities can be seen basking in cupcake glory just like the rest of us. Oprah, a very famous cupcake lover, has even given away free cupcakes as a treat to her audience.
At some weddings, couples and their guests are enjoying a wedding cupcake tree instead of a traditional wedding cake. A cupcake tree features many decorative cupcakes - like a flower cupcake - sitting prettily on a cupcake stand or each delicate cake is placed into an individual cupcake box.
If you don't happen to live close to a cupcake shop, you can always indulge in some delicious cupcake eating at home. Why not get some friends together and throw a cupcake party?
Cupcake decorating is fun and each of you can use your imagination to create your own cupcake decorating idea. Of course, every good cupcake decorating party has to include cupcake sprinkles, but you can also use marshmallows, cookies, candy bits, maraschino cherries, decorative frosting bags and tips and, of course, lots of creamy frosting. You too can take cupcake decoration to new heights of sugary sweet temptation.
=> Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe
When you do get to visit a cupcake shop, you'll often find that this incredibly rich cupcake with the cream cheese frosting is among the most popular.
Cupcake
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 oz. red food coloring
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium sized bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. In a glass measuring cup, add the vinegar to the baking soda and let it dissolve.
Add the following ingredients to the shortening mixture: buttermilk, vanilla, eggs, vinegar and baking soda mixture.
In a small bowl, mix together the red food coloring with the cocoa powder; add this to the shortening batter. Slowly mix in the cake flour and salt.
Mix in the cream cheese filling (if desired) to create a marble effect.
Pour into muffin cups and bake for 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cream Cheese Filling and Frosting
1/3 cup sugar
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cream cheese, egg and vanilla. Swirl 2/3 cup of the cream cheese filling into the red velvet cake batter. Reserve the rest for the topping (you can always use another flavor of frosting for the tops).

Easy to make – fun to drink
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How To Make Cupcakes

2011-07-09T04:47:00.000-07:00

By Yuliana Christina

       Cupcakes are small sponge cakes often decorated with frosting or icing. Because of their small size, they are also known as fairy cakes in the UK. They are commonly served at tea time, as a snack. These dainty cakes are also often served in parties or special occasions such as weddings and birthdays.
If you want to serve a tasty treat for your family, cupcakes can be a great choice. Making them is an easy task to do since the ingredients and cooking methods are simple. Here is the general information on how to make cupcakes.
      1. The Perfect Cupcake Mix
Basically, the same ingredients used in large sponge cake recipes are also used in making cupcakes. Here are the three most important ingredients that you need to make a cupcake mix:
- 50 g butter or margarine
- 50 g self-raising flour
- 50 g caster sugar
This cake mix yields 6 small cupcakes. You can adjust the amount of the ingredients if you want to make more cupcakes.
      2. Mixing The Ingredients
To get the best cake mixture, you can put all ingredients in a mixing bowl at the same time. Then, mix them thoroughly.
      3. The Amount Of Batter To Put In The Cupcake Liners
After mixing all the ingredients, you can fill the paper liners with the mixture. The amount of batter to pour in the paper liners depends on the desired cupcake size. For example, if you want to make cupcakes with 7.5 cm diameter, then you should only put a tablespoonful of batter in each liner.
       4. Baking the Cupcakes
Usually cupcakes are baked in an oven pre-heated to 190°C or 375°F. Baking time varies from 15-25 minutes. If you are making cupcakes using the cupcake mix recipe given above, you only need about 15 minutes of baking time.
      5. Decorating the Cupcakes
The last step is decorating the cakes. You can find various decorating ideas to suit different occasions such as Valentine's day, Easter, birthdays and weddings. Decorating cupcakes can be a challenging task due to their relatively small size. You should apply the frosting on top of each cake carefully and make sure it looks presentable enough. Last but not least, add some decorative elements to make the cupcakes look more attractive.
When making these adorable cakes, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You can learn from the mistakes and finally you will be able to make tasty cupcakes. Good luck!