tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34701030949449426912024-03-18T20:24:43.843-07:00Easy Cupcakeseasy fancy cupcake recipes
for a busy baker on a budgetNickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-51117502316583527762011-05-03T18:09:00.000-07:002011-05-03T18:09:02.311-07:00Piping on a Cupcake<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Although this video is quick and right to the point, it shows the technique of how to pipe (buttercream) on a cupcake. Pay attention to how the cupcake is held, how the piping bag is held and gently squeezed, and the subtle movement of the piping tip. Like in my last post, I suggested a Open Star Tip #18 (by Wilton), but in this video he uses a Open Star Tip #17, still very similar. Check it out!</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/kc_uHMoriiM/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kc_uHMoriiM&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kc_uHMoriiM&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-67937937556322161172011-05-03T08:45:00.000-07:002011-05-03T08:45:19.506-07:00Patriotic Red Velvet Ice Cream Cupcakes<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In accordance with the latest American top news story, I figured it was all too appropriate to post a Patriotic Cupcake Recipe idea. This one is fun, easy and quite delicious:) </span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FIIhXkg4-3KDTm-gs127jeGXzhX_4w8rR3U8Tx1W2ZNEdU5SS_x792YVmLCEaRT-OO9rFEJkiEWwXQsjGKy4gEsyIuZSLb0TlN2TOBfKKvm-O_EkwxM_h57UaorJ79EK_lFLHB6MxzUX/s1600/cupcakes%252B4th%252Bof%252Bjuly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FIIhXkg4-3KDTm-gs127jeGXzhX_4w8rR3U8Tx1W2ZNEdU5SS_x792YVmLCEaRT-OO9rFEJkiEWwXQsjGKy4gEsyIuZSLb0TlN2TOBfKKvm-O_EkwxM_h57UaorJ79EK_lFLHB6MxzUX/s200/cupcakes%252B4th%252Bof%252Bjuly.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Patriotic Red Velvet Ice Cream Cupcakes: </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What you will need:</span></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 package Red Velvet Cake Mix (I used Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe)</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 quart blue moon ice cream, softened (or Vanilla Ice Cream tinted with blue food coloring)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3 cups heavy whipping cream</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">red, white & blue sprinkles</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">blue & red sugars</span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let's Get Started:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Preheat oven according to package and line your muffin pan with paper liners. For this recipe, you will need 36 liners. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Then prepare Red Velvet batter according to package directions and fill liners half way with batter. Bake for 11-14 mins (or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean). Let cool for about 10-15 mins on a wire rack, so they can cool completely. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Working quickly, spread ice cream over cupcakes. Freeze for at least 1 hour.</span></span><br />
<u><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Topping:</span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In a large bowl, combine the whipping cream and marshmallow creme. Beat until stiff peaks form. Pipe over cupcakes; I used a Wilton Open Star Tip #18. Decorate with colored sprinkles and sugars. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Serve, Eat & Enjoy! :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Also, a special thank you to all those men and women who are serving our country. <3</span></span><br />
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</span></span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-71571350126081837252011-04-26T13:40:00.000-07:002011-04-26T13:40:04.525-07:00Slightly Coconut Frosting<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This frosting is the perfect compliment topping for the Samoa Cupcake!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Different from my last <a href="http://easycupcakerecipes.blogspot.com/2011/04/coconut-cream-cheese-frosting.html">Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting</a></span></span>, <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">this Slightly Coconut Frosting has a subtle hint of coconut, yet remains sweet. Its super easy and the ingredients are not pricey! </span></span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 can coconut milk</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4 oz cream cheese, softened</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4 tbsp butter, softened</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 1/2 cup powdered sugar</span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let's get started:</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwU7U6CpnLeRUgXKPzF5ppVE8OvPrvj5DfQqCwNZv8HOQEcUTxBaD6fiG5yHc7ea51Yw2GhMtd2e85vtq6rBlQ9Rwlw4r5GGFI5FUztFV14bJnFiJ0HAgLMaLz7D6Xhn4hUig8zVVTwysg/s1600/IMG_3137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwU7U6CpnLeRUgXKPzF5ppVE8OvPrvj5DfQqCwNZv8HOQEcUTxBaD6fiG5yHc7ea51Yw2GhMtd2e85vtq6rBlQ9Rwlw4r5GGFI5FUztFV14bJnFiJ0HAgLMaLz7D6Xhn4hUig8zVVTwysg/s320/IMG_3137.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pour the coconut milk into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, lower to a low-medium heat and simmer, stirring occasionally. Let cool. Combine coconut milk and remaining ingredients and beat until light and creamy. Refrigerate any unused frosting. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Spread about a tablespoon on top of cooled <a href="http://easycupcakerecipes.blogspot.com/2011/04/girl-scout-cookie-cupcake.html">Samoa Cupcake</a></span></span>. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Then lightly press frosted cupcake into bowl of cookie crumbles. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Serve, Eat & Enjoy! <3 </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-25602264739403288212011-04-26T13:14:00.000-07:002011-04-26T13:14:55.545-07:00Girl Scout Cookie Cupcake<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's Girl Scout Cookie season again! Being a former Girl Scout myself, I figured I would honor them with a cupcake creation of my favorite cookie: <u>The Samoa</u>. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This cookie, for those of you that don't know, is a vanilla cookie, dipped in caramel, topped with coconut and drizzled with chocolate. Now that I'm salivating, let's get started on this cupcake recipe!</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjds1MpWMhK-fBOOv_3oCUnICCEVSx8bqvdSJQo9xl2dVaC0i_yCkYwtZCksSi1W4NwvWFuV-OExVtNG4voFUO3i2c8iaYXcrxM-xECkGSev-aStU-_p8qbfjlIDQPUKhgwQ8zgohhJQxvX/s1600/IMG_3158-1024x682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjds1MpWMhK-fBOOv_3oCUnICCEVSx8bqvdSJQo9xl2dVaC0i_yCkYwtZCksSi1W4NwvWFuV-OExVtNG4voFUO3i2c8iaYXcrxM-xECkGSev-aStU-_p8qbfjlIDQPUKhgwQ8zgohhJQxvX/s320/IMG_3158-1024x682.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>The Samoa Cupcake</u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What you will need:</span></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Vanilla Cake Mix (Super Moist, Betty Crocker)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">ingredients for cake mix (eggs, oil, water), on box</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 boxes Samoas cookies (Be charitable people!)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One batch of Slightly Coconut Frosting*</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>*</b><u><b>Recipe for frosting will be in next post! Stay Tuned</b></u><b>!! :)</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Okay, lets get started: </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-chsDGX3oDMuhJkQyEpx3XP4Lazqgk3iDDrDQt4-RDqBPPuoHMg_NjZFJTiRjDEuUjPLEL7ODkYUs0fuwgq-0pg4yYZbQ7jNLdLdOZvmOv5LnLVotXyTYpmv9F_Ut-v6MZUDRk_skfmR/s1600/IMG_3090-1024x682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-chsDGX3oDMuhJkQyEpx3XP4Lazqgk3iDDrDQt4-RDqBPPuoHMg_NjZFJTiRjDEuUjPLEL7ODkYUs0fuwgq-0pg4yYZbQ7jNLdLdOZvmOv5LnLVotXyTYpmv9F_Ut-v6MZUDRk_skfmR/s320/IMG_3090-1024x682.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Preheat oven to temperature indicated on box mix. Line your muffin tin with paper liners. While your oven is preheating (about 15-20mins), lets prepare our cookie filling and garnish. Put the cookies in a food processor and pulse until crumbly. Put in a bowl, and set aside for later. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u><b>Batter:</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Combine all ingredients for cake mix in large bowl. Scoop batter into lined muffin pan only about 1/3 full. Sprinkle a layer of cookie crumbs on top of batter. Pour the remaining batter over cookie layer and fill cup about 3/4 full. Bake for appropriate time indicated on box. Once cupcakes are done, let cool completely before frosting. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Makes 24 cupcakes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Stay tuned for the <b>Slightly Coconut Frosting</b> recipe that perfectly compliments this Samoa Cupcake! :)</span></span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-50054052835898579002011-04-22T15:45:00.000-07:002011-04-26T08:00:47.796-07:00Chick Cupcakes!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hey everybody! Here's an adorable decorative cupcake recipe. Just in time for Easter, these cupcakes will brighten up this rainy weekend we're having. They are fun to assemble, so I recommend making this a fun family project! :)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Easter Chick Cupcakes:</span><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lemon or Coconut Cake Mix & ingredients for mix (I like either of those flavors for Easter because they are light and fruity, yet simple.)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 container Vanilla Frosting</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">about 2 cups flaked/shredded coconut</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">24 donut holes (vanilla)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">yellow & green food coloring</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">24 candy corn or 12 halved orange jelly beans</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">mini chocolate chips</span></li>
</ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let's Get Started!:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Preheat oven according to package directions. Place liners in muffin tin; I like to use a pretty Easter themed or pastel paper liner. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><u>Batter:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In a large bowl, combine all ingredients on cake mix package. Scoop batter into paper liners. Bake for appropriate time on box. When done, let cool for 15-20 mins.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">While cupcakes are baking, scoop out the Vanilla Frosting into medium bowl. Carefully add 15-18 small drops of the yellow food coloring and mix until it blends to desired yellow for a chick. :)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Place coconut in 2 small bowls (1 cup each). In one bowl, add 4-6 drops of green food coloring. In the other bowl, add 4-6 drops of yellow food coloring.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><u>Assembling your chick:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Frost the tops of your baked and cooled cupcakes. Dip the opposite sides of the cupcake in the green coconut flakes. Use remaining frosting to cover the donut holes. Place donut holes on top of frosted cupcake (using the frosting as glue).</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This will form the chick's head! Press a pinch of yellow coconut on top of the head to look like feathers. Press the candy corn (or jelly bean) in the face for the beak. Use 2 mini chocolate chips for the eyes. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Serve, Eat & Enjoy! <3 </span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-65070830295296622222011-04-19T17:08:00.000-07:002011-04-19T17:08:26.135-07:00A "How To" Video: Chocolate Ganache<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/KXbxLGCplck?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Check out this awesome instructional video, courtesy of Betty Crocker, about the simple process of making homemade chocolate ganache! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Serve, Eat & Enjoy! <3</span></span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-83741805710213498592011-04-19T17:03:00.000-07:002011-04-19T17:03:25.834-07:00Raspberry Filled Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love this recipe simply for the reaction I get from people on the first bite:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This easy cupcake recipe involves a SuperMoist Butter Golden cupcake, filled with seedless raspberry jam, and topped off with Chocolate Ganache. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If your feeling fancy or creative, buy some fresh raspberries for a pretty garnish. That bright fuchsia color will break up that dark chocolate brown. </span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What you will need</span></span>:</b><br />
<ul><li> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Moist Butter Golden Cake Mix (I used Duncan Hines)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">ingredients according to cake mix (usually eggs, butter/oil, water)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">seedless raspberry jam</span></span></li>
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">12 oz chocolate, chopped with small pieces</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 cup heavy cream </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Preheat oven to temperature according to package directions. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Place cupcake liners in muffin. Mix cake ingredients in large bowl and scoop into muffin tins. (DO NOT add the raspberry jam to this batter! Although it may be tempting, save the jam until after the cupcakes are baked and cooled!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bake cupcakes for appropriate time on box. After they're ready, let cool for about 15mins before we add the raspberry jam.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now once the cupcakes are cooled completely, the fun part begins!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Take a clean turkey baster and (while plugging the bottom) scoop the raspberry jam into it. Poke the tip of baster (about 1inch) into the middle of the cupcake and squeeze baster slowly. I try to squeeze a big tablespoon of jam into the cupcake. *Once the cake begins to expand and show slight cracks on top, that is when you should stop filling. Repeat with each cupcake!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Place the chopped pieces of chocolate in a large bowl. Heat the heavy cream on med-high heat until it comes to a strong simmer, just before boil. Remove heavy cream from heat and immediately pour it over the chocolate pieces. Stir until completely mixed, melted, and glossy. Allow ganache to cool before pouring it to glaze your cupcakes. (The longer you allow ganache to cool, the t<span style="font-size: small;">hicker it will set.)</span></span><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once your ganache is ready, take a big tablespoon and drizzle it on top of your cupcakes, completely covering the center (to hide the cracks from jam filling).</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">While ganache is still wet, place your raspberry on top, using chocolate like glue. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temperature</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 oz cream cheese (1 package), room temperature</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2-1 cup of powdered sugar (depending on how sweet you want it)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup of sweetened coconut</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cream the butter and cream cheese together (about 3 mins). Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to really make sure of mixing.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Slowly add the powdered sugar, taste as you go to attain desired sweetness. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fold in the coconut. Make sure to leave a handful for garnish at the end!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Optional= Toast the coconut in the oven on a baking sheet until golden brown for some nice color and professional look.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start Summer early with these tropical cupcakes!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serve, Eat & Enjoy! :)</span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-50674778070840737772011-04-12T21:01:00.000-07:002011-04-12T21:27:00.080-07:00Piña Colada Cupcakes w. Coconut Rum<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With all this nice weather lately, I've been thinking about summer and vacationing. And for me, like many others I'm sure, I find vacations and Pina Coladas synonymous. I was inspired! So I searched for various recipes for Pina Colada Cupcakes and decided to combine the parts of the ones that sounded most delectible! I came up with this:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(I know its a mouthful name, but wait till you try a mouthful of these cupcakes!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What you will need:</span><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 box White Cake Mix (look for "Super Moist" mixes)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup pineapple juice</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/3 cup coconut rum (I used Parrot Bay)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eggs (according to cake mix package)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">veggie oil (according to cake mix package)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 oz can crushed pineapple in juice, drained well</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup shredded, sweetened coconut (optional, but recommended)</span></li>
</ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's get started!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to temperature on cake mix package.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add cake mix, eggs, and oil according to package instructions. Substitute the water (on package) for 1 cup pineapple juice and 1/3 cup coconut rum.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blend ingredients well with electric mixer.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add crushed pineapples. Make sure they were well drained, and mix until blended. Fold in coconut (optional but recommended!)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bake accordingly to package instructions. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When cupcakes are done, set aside to cool.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stay posted for the <b><a href="http://easycupcakerecipes.blogspot.com/2011/04/coconut-cream-cheese-frosting.html">Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting</a></b> that goes perfectly with this delicious sweet cupcake! :)</span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-18470020595119353792011-04-12T18:13:00.000-07:002011-04-12T18:13:25.560-07:00Individual Cherry Cheesecakes!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's a fun, super easy recipe that will impress others with the presentation and excite their palate with flavor!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What you will need:</span><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 pkg Cream cheese (8oz each)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3/4 cups sugar</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 eggs</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tbspn lemon juice</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tbspn vanilla</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12 Vanilla wafers (I used Nilla Wafers)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 can of Cherry Pie filling</span></li>
</ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's get started!</span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Line muffin tin (12cup) with paper liners. Preheat oven to 375degrees.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla in a bowl.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place wafer cookie in the bottom of each of the 12 cupcake liners. Spoon in the cream cheese mixture until liner is 3/4 full.</span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5477Uv21enKFWcrUDRN-3DqFttC_cvRxaWuVrLGnY-gBTsG_IAzgNthylcHdpHHrBfeUS0pOgiUqoXqaYdpmPU_P9fir_IVGsN5TJQX2hFzSxJxieG2NAtCzuh2upQOYrBib8xy_X3Bf/s1600/mini-cheesecakes-2-550.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5477Uv21enKFWcrUDRN-3DqFttC_cvRxaWuVrLGnY-gBTsG_IAzgNthylcHdpHHrBfeUS0pOgiUqoXqaYdpmPU_P9fir_IVGsN5TJQX2hFzSxJxieG2NAtCzuh2upQOYrBib8xy_X3Bf/s320/mini-cheesecakes-2-550.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bake in 375 degrees for 15mins. Once cakes are ready, let cool for approximately 15 mins.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Top each with a spoonful of cherry pie filling and refrigerate for 1 hour.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Optional: Garnish with a dollop of Cool Whip or whipped cream. Crush 5 extra Nilla Wafers and sprinkle with cookie crumbs.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These little individual cheesecakes, much like my mini maple cheesecakes, are the perfect dessert to impress your guests without too much hassle! :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serve, Eat & Enjoy! :) </span></div>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-80763293656831181972011-04-05T17:08:00.000-07:002011-04-05T17:08:50.564-07:00German Chocolate Cupcakes<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This recipe may sound like hard work, but I promise, you won't break a sweat!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I originally made this as a birthday cake for my father, but we can just as easily turn this into a decadent cupcake recipe to add to the list!</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1AFNUAyANhrSE5-M1fKrEi6EfMZj50OF4bRwe4oXCOQCKgRY04dnPeTVb42MBqy3IwLzMzt4uVJgaSGrLTJOKKOvI-pNqzSPOUWYpBflS0btYDnqQtn8iKA7vq7Ed-VxswgTIGSfQdUF/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1AFNUAyANhrSE5-M1fKrEi6EfMZj50OF4bRwe4oXCOQCKgRY04dnPeTVb42MBqy3IwLzMzt4uVJgaSGrLTJOKKOvI-pNqzSPOUWYpBflS0btYDnqQtn8iKA7vq7Ed-VxswgTIGSfQdUF/s200/images.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What you will need:</span></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">German Chocolate Cake Mix, (Super Moist Duncan Hines, recommended) & ingredients in accordance to the box mix</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bag of White Chocolate Chips (the bigger the bag, the better!)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">German Chocolate Cake Icing/ Chocolate Coconut Frosting (again, we used Duncan Hines)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Coconut flakes (3/4 cup) for decoration </span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let's get started!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Preheat oven according to cake mix, (375). Then line your muffin pans with paper/foil cupcake liners.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Follow directions on box to make batter. After German Chocolate Batter is made, combine about 1/2 of the bag of White Chocolate Chips into batter, mix well. (Save some for garnish/filling)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Scoop the new batter into paper liners and bake for appropriate time on box.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In the meantime, take a handful of remaining chips and set aside. Take the leftover chips in the bag and place into a microwavable bowl. In intervals of 30seconds, place in microwave until chips are melted; stirring after each 30 seconds.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After cupcakes are baked and cooled, with a knife, cut a small circle in your cupcakes and scoop it out (no bigger than a quarter). Cut that piece of cupcake in half, horizontally (so you have 2 small circles of cake). Drizzle in a spoonful of the melted white chocolate. Take the piece of cutout cake and place it gently back over the hole in your cupcake. Repeat with ALL cupcakes.</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgk_rYmvPohdflR-mogsw0IdHHv81b9Gi-1kKymgM7i83SXUrcF4FmXojbThNjYx8hFoZtVDxY-TbYhoVwjSqunjxoP88PvWSSbOPJ-GnytMaNPCHy4gNILhJLKxQ4SC8LDVGQZqI3qIg/s1600/IMG_5092-800x533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgk_rYmvPohdflR-mogsw0IdHHv81b9Gi-1kKymgM7i83SXUrcF4FmXojbThNjYx8hFoZtVDxY-TbYhoVwjSqunjxoP88PvWSSbOPJ-GnytMaNPCHy4gNILhJLKxQ4SC8LDVGQZqI3qIg/s200/IMG_5092-800x533.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When finished filling, frost each cupcake with that delicious coconut icing. Garnish with the leftover white chocolate chips and/or shredded flakes of coconut. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The ingredients are minimal, but the taste is outrageous! Get creative according to your taste buds! Instead of white chocolate chips, like I chose, try peanut butter chips, milk/dark chocolate chips, chocolate with coconut...the list goes on!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ps- Happy Birthday Dad! :) <3 </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Serve, Eat & Enjoy! :)</span></span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-74894116212815756832011-03-27T13:30:00.000-07:002011-03-30T13:32:31.962-07:00St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes!<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's a fun way to celebrate Paddy's Day with a sweet green treat!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My friend Chelsea & I baked these delicious cupcakes and got creative. :)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Luck O' the Irish Lemon Cupcakes:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqk8NwdQ7CAhSI-4-Is-WX8Ued5cpsPL4E9BETGx00h9e8pdA9BF0-fsirJL9_Cew8kyDSkxw7RBaR33haIaKbV-m5Ayj6mGU-1eildn5OSSm448aIP6OAIWgGQxjEpVnxOjYs_MqrvDH3/s1600/green-cupcakes-453x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqk8NwdQ7CAhSI-4-Is-WX8Ued5cpsPL4E9BETGx00h9e8pdA9BF0-fsirJL9_Cew8kyDSkxw7RBaR33haIaKbV-m5Ayj6mGU-1eildn5OSSm448aIP6OAIWgGQxjEpVnxOjYs_MqrvDH3/s320/green-cupcakes-453x400.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">What you will need: </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Box of Lemon Cake Mix (we used Duncan Hines) & ingredients according to mix</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Tub of Lemon Frosting (again, we bought Duncan Hines- it was on sale!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Green Food Coloring</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>*Optional:</b> (but highly recommended) Package of Oreos for the bottom of the cupcakes, like the Oreo Cupcake recipe. Green and/or Orange sanding sugars for decorations.</span></span></li>
</ul><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let's get started!</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After preheating oven according to Mix directions, begin to line your muffin pans with paper liners. (<b>Optional</b>) If you choose, drop an Oreo flat in the bottom of the liner.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Batter:</b> Follow directions on box to make batter. After the delicious lemon cupcake batter is even mixed, add 3-4 drops of Green Food Coloring into bowl. Stir until well blended & no yellow (lemon) coloring is left.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Scoop the green batter into paper liners & bake according to time on box.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Decoration:</b> Once cupcakes are cooled, frost them with your lemon-yellow icing. Then, lightly shake the green and/or orange sugars on top for color!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Have fun decorating, grab a Guinness and Happy St. Patrick's Day! :)</span><br />
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Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-10702088058401836252011-03-15T20:09:00.000-07:002011-03-15T20:14:06.439-07:00Outrageous Oreo Cupcakes<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, so these cupcakes are both delicious and incredibly simple...and not to mention, pretty cheap!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made these cupcakes last minute for a friend's birthday but the reviews made it seem as if I worked all day!</span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's what you will need:</span></b><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 box of Devil's Food Cake Mix (& ingredients according to box-mix)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 package of cream-filled chocolate cookies (Double Stuffed Oreos work best)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tub of Vanilla Frosting</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 zip-sealed plastic sandwich bag</span></li>
</ul><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's get started:</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Line your cupcake/muffin pan with paper liners. Place an Oreo in the bottom of each liner.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>For the batter:</b> Follow the directions on the Devil's Food Cake Mix box for appropriate oven temperature, batter mixture, and baking time. Once cupcake batter is ready, pour over the Oreos in the liners and bake for time indicated on box. (The Oreos will not affect baking time.)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>For the topping: </b>While those delicious cupcakes are baking, put aside about 10 Oreo cookies. Put those cookies, 5 at a time, into plastic bag and crush them with the back of heavy metal spoon until coarsely chopped. Repeat with the next 5 cookies.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUR71jqPOAaHz-QTQxb6-yndlpw6PUCpuBHxXw3VG9nzzbX4i00LtX-t43_U3TIA8UH77gBxOYd9UTnDipxmpv1sbw3M757_-A5AblTdeOBv6pHuHSXKbuBa88edhwfdILsl367Ztx0yq/s1600/OREO2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUR71jqPOAaHz-QTQxb6-yndlpw6PUCpuBHxXw3VG9nzzbX4i00LtX-t43_U3TIA8UH77gBxOYd9UTnDipxmpv1sbw3M757_-A5AblTdeOBv6pHuHSXKbuBa88edhwfdILsl367Ztx0yq/s200/OREO2.jpeg" width="200" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Empty the contents of Vanilla Frosting tub into medium bowl. Pour the crushed cookie pieces into the bowl and mix well with the icing. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once cupcakes are finished baking, let them cool for 15-20mins.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once completely cooled, ice them with your (sort of) homemade Cookies'n'Cream Frosting.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>*Garnish:</b> If any cookies are left over, break them each in half and stick into top of icing on cupcake.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b> Or </b>buy a package of Mini-Oreos and garnish with those.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So there you have it! Probably the <b>easiest</b>, most delicious, and semi-homemade cupcake recipe I've made so far. :)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please enjoy & get creative!</span><br />
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</b>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-36442588088034989652011-03-01T11:52:00.000-08:002011-03-15T20:12:35.633-07:00Super Simple Vanilla Buttercream Frosting<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hello again! :)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So here is a great homemade vanilla buttercream frosting recipe...did I mention that it was super simple?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzs7es9Wp28Lmv9DpHuqhCVCeyBw4c-b1G4JOMO76ySCU7jmUlzBmGE-JTDEQrXDBcC5GFP1Kyek12VA83xpsUqzrlyMhDgLQ288szxlTXE1JqYmdAp9S1-GPuUrRdyR_vWKu69o5autNI/s1600/P1040676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzs7es9Wp28Lmv9DpHuqhCVCeyBw4c-b1G4JOMO76ySCU7jmUlzBmGE-JTDEQrXDBcC5GFP1Kyek12VA83xpsUqzrlyMhDgLQ288szxlTXE1JqYmdAp9S1-GPuUrRdyR_vWKu69o5autNI/s320/P1040676.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4 Ingredients that you probably already have:</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li>1 (16oz) package powdered sugar</li>
<li> 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened</li>
<li>3 tablespoons milk</li>
<li>2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Beat with electric mixer at low speed until well blended and smooth. If frosting becomes to thick (from over beating), beat in additional milk by teaspoonfuls until frosting is spreading consistency. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.</span>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-66383877793940287672011-03-01T11:23:00.000-08:002011-03-15T20:12:54.357-07:00Baked Maple Mini Cheesecakes<div class="" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now here's a simple delicious recipe that looks like they are fresh out of the bakery!</span> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> Mini Maple Cheesecakes!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2xRcuvRu3rjFLBQMAu1tXnmTKcW1y_9I7Za0etaMnOS-nEcgNhxiNe3lEzc-Y3tE1lWbEnhx3TA0aRVN6Q3svdAeAuf6b6L3sPGPQOaLY5zI4UIoFV99nzkgL57eYE3qlCg3ue0gxWbc/s1600/_dsf7534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2xRcuvRu3rjFLBQMAu1tXnmTKcW1y_9I7Za0etaMnOS-nEcgNhxiNe3lEzc-Y3tE1lWbEnhx3TA0aRVN6Q3svdAeAuf6b6L3sPGPQOaLY5zI4UIoFV99nzkgL57eYE3qlCg3ue0gxWbc/s320/_dsf7534.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> What you will need: </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li>1 cup graham cracker crumbs</li>
<li>5 tbsp sweet butter, melted</li>
<li>2 cups ricotta cheese</li>
<li>2 cups cream cheese, softened</li>
<li>2 tsp vanilla extract</li>
<li>1/4 cup maple syrup</li>
<li>3 eggs</li>
<li>pecans and/or caramel syrup(optional) </li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Preheat the oven 325 degrees. Place 12 baking cups in muffin/cupcake pan.</span><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Put cracker crumbs into medium bowl & stir in the butter. Spoon tablespoons of crumb mixture into the muffin cups, pressing firmly into bottom. Chill until set.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In a large bowl, beat ricotta until smooth. Add cream cheese, vanilla, and maple syrup, blending until smooth. Slowly add eggs, blending well.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bake for 25 mins. Remove pan from oven & cool for 5 mins. Then remove the cheese-cupcakes & cool on a rack. Chill until time to serve.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Optional: Garnish with caramel syrup & chopped or whole pecans. Make it look pretty!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have fun & Enjoy! :)</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div>Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527990553693403087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470103094944942691.post-81754319496230685882011-02-15T16:20:00.000-08:002011-02-23T15:27:54.418-08:00S'mores Cupcakes<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">So here is a simple recipe with a professional look!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The S'mores Cupcake:</span></b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What you will need:</span></b></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix (the more chocolaty, the better)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">box of graham crackers (1/2 box for crust; 1/2 box for garnish) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">bag of mini marshmallows</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">vanilla or marshmallow frosting </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">chocolate syrup </span></li>
</ul><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Let's get started:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Grease muffin pan with baking spray (with flour in it). Put in cupcake baking liners in pan. Break up about 5 graham crackers into 1" squares. Place a square into each of the cupcake liners.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Follow directions on box for cake mix. Pour the batter in the cups, over the graham cracker square. Bake for time indicated on package.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">While cupcakes are baking, put about 8-10 graham crackers into a plastic zip-lock bag. Crush crackers into a crunchy dust. Place in a small dish or bowl and set aside. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">After cupcakes cool (about 15mins), ice them with the vanilla or marshmallow frosting. Take cupcakes and roll the icing tops in the graham cracker crumbs and cover completely. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Then place 3 mini marshmallows in the center of the icing. Drizzle with chocolate syrup for garnish. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Makes about 24 cupcakes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Then serve, eat & enjoy! :)</span><br />
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