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almond cake

2009-10-18T13:54:00.002+07:00

Carrot Almond Cake For Child
By Eric YL Nyioh

This is a classic foolproof cake that is at once delicious and nutrition. If you are looking for a birthday cake that is different from those commercially available, try this cake would bring extra sparkle to the birthday child's eye!

For an 18cm cake and a smaller top tier, just make 1½ times this recipe.

Ingredients:
150g margarine

200g plain flour

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

½ teaspoon mixed spice

Pinch of salt

1 cup grated raw carrot

½ cut chopped canned pineapple

4 eggs
230g brown sugar

200g ground almonds

Method:

Melt margarine in a pan over gentle heat. Leave to cool.
Sieve flour, bicarbonate of soda, mixed spice and salt together twice.
Squeeze out half the juice from the carrot and pineapple.
Beat eggs and sugar in a cake mixer till light and thick.
Fold in almonds, carrot, flour mixture, pineapple and melted margarine.
Pour batter into a greased and paper-lined tin. Bake at 160c for 45 minutes or till a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Leave cake in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
Ice with cream cheese frosting if desired.

Cream cheese frosting ingredients:
125g cream cheese

60g butter

250g icing sugar

Method:

In a cake mixer, whip cream cheese with butter. Add icing sugar gradually, beating well between each addition.
Spread on the carrot cake.
Allow the icing to become firm before cutting the cake.

Note: The cake can be baked a day in advance and the icing spread on after the cake has cooled.

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Cupcake Bouquet

2009-09-30T20:56:00.003+07:00

Cupcake Bouquet - A Step-By-Step Guide
By Tonya R. Taylor

One of the cutest cupcake ideas around is the amazing life like cupcake bouquets. These yummy cupcake bouquets are so deceiving they look just like flowers. Cupcake bouquets can be used for any gift giving occasion or a centerpiece for a wedding to display unique wedding cupcake ideas.

Use this step-by-step guide to create your own cupcake bouquet idea surprise:

Supplies

1. One Styrofoam Ball with a 5 inch diameter
2. 55 baked mini cupcakes in green cupcake liners
3. 55 toothpicks
4. One large decorative bowl
5. One large star tip
6. Icing in the color of your favorite flower

Step 1: Place Styrofoam ball into the bowl. The bowl should only cover 1/3 of the Styrofoam ball.

Step 2: Place a toothpick in the Styrofoam ball near the bottom above the rim of the bowl.

Step 3: Place a mini cupcake on the toothpick in the middle. Half of the mini cupcake should be above the rim of the decorative bowl and the other half below the rim of the decorative bowl.

Step 4: Using another toothpick, place the next cupcake to the left of the cupcake, from step 3, so they are touching.

Step 5: Continue adding cupcakes to the left around the entire rim of the decorative bowl.

Step 6: Start the next row by placing a toothpick in the Styrofoam above the first row then add a mini cupcake so they are touching. Continue adding mini cupcakes row by row to the left, until the entire Styrofoam ball is covered.

Step 7: Make sure all the cupcakes are touching, there should not any space between the rows. You may adjust the cupcakes if necessary.

Step 8: Using the large star tip start in the middle and swirl your way out to the edge of the cupcake creating a rose pattern.

Tip: When using butter or butter cream icing beware of displaying your cupcake bouquet in a warm climate. The warm temperature will cause the icing to slide off the cupcakes. As a substitute, solid vegetable shortening can be used however; you will sacrifice the rich buttery flavor.

Have fun!

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Cupcake Frosting

2009-09-25T20:40:00.002+07:00

Cupcake Frosting Recipes
By Lisa Paterson

Cupcakes and cakes are actually made from the same ingredients. If you have a favorite frosting recipe that tastes great on a cake, rest assured it will taste just as great on a cupcake.

Most frostings are Buttercream Frosting, unless it's on a cake from a bakery in one of the major grocery store chains. Buttercream Frosting is one of the easiest to make and as it's a base-type frosting it goes with almost any type of cupcake flavor.

Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening or lard
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
milk - added a tablespoon or two at a time until desired consistency is met

Makes: About 3 cups of icing

In large bowl, cream shortening/lard and butter with electric mixer, first on a low speed to blend then on a high speed to whip. Add vanilla while still blending. Add powdered sugar, slowly and one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. It is important to start on a lower speed and work your way up when using powdered or confectioner's sugar as it tends to go flying when immediately mixed on a high speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often with a spatula. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will seem dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed to blend, then at a high speed until fluffy. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. If using stored frosting, be certain to mix again before use, as the shortening and butter will separate.

As Buttercream Frosting is a base frosting, a variety of additions and variations of this recipe are acceptable on all levels. The most basic change you can make is the color, simply by adding a food coloring. Another suggestion is to add melted baker's chocolate or unsweetened cocoa for a delicious chocolate frosting, though additional sugar or milk may be necessary if the consistency changes due to the addition.

Another popular frosting recipe is Cream Cheese Frosting, well-liked on Carrot Cake, Chocolate and Red Velvet cupcakes and cakes. Chocolate can be added to this recipe as well, to alter the flavor a bit and folding in some walnut crumbles will make this delicious frosting seem almost German in flavor.

A small amount of imagination and a desire to create are the only skills you need to make some tasty and attractive cupcakes, whether it's for a party or the family.

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cupcake kids

2009-09-20T20:11:00.002+07:00

Kid's Cupcake Recipes
By Christine Steendahl

Cup cakes are a favorite treat for kids of all ages. Cupcakes can be decorated for all seasons and reasons. These are quick, easy cup cake recipe that kids can prepare with the help of an adult.

These cupcakes could always be made starting with a boxed cake mix. But where is the fun in that? With these recipes, you and the kids start from scratch and create memories as well as some delicious mouth watering treats.

Lemon Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients:

3½ oz. softened butter
3½ oz. softened cream cheese
2 tsp. finely grated lemon rind
2/3-cup superfine sugar
2 eggs
½ cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1/3 cup self-raising flour

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 325F

2. Line a 12-cup muffin pan, with cupcake papers

3. Beat the butter, cheese, lemon rind, sugar and eggs until smooth and creamy

4. Sift the flours together

5. Add the flour gradually to the cheese mixture
6. Beat on a low speed, until just combined

7. Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 muffin tins

8. Bake for 25 minutes until firm to touch

9. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack

Yields: 12 cupcakes

Frost with purchased lemon frosting. Enjoy

Basic Vanilla CupCake Recipe

Ingredients:

*5 oz. Butter - softened
*5 oz. superfine sugar
*6 oz. self-raising flour
*3 eggs
*1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F

2. Line a 12-cupcake pan, with cup cake papers

3. Crack the eggs into a cup and beat lightly with a fork

4. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl

5. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy

6. Divide the mixture in the muffin pan

7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch

8. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack

9. Allow to cool fully before applying the frosting

Yields: 12 cupcakes

Frost with purchased vanilla frosting. Enjoy

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cupcake wedding cakes

2009-09-15T20:03:00.002+07:00

The New Trend in Weddings - Cupcake Wedding Cakes
By Pablo Adame

Remember when you were seven years old and your mom threw a birthday party for you? All your friends gathered around and everybody raved at how delicious those cupcakes were with the little sprinkles on top. That was fine when you're seven but now that you're getting married you may be a little nervous about the new trend in wedding cakes. Many couples are choosing to go with cupcake wedding cakes over the more traditional cake.

These cupcake wedding cakes are a long way away from what you had at your seven year old birthday party. Most of the time they won't have those little confetti sprinkles on top (unless you want them). Often they're going to take on shapes that you may have never thought were possible for cupcake such as stars, squares and even hearts.

Most cupcake wedding cake still take on the traditional form of wedding cake in the use of tiers and layers but, once you get past that the creativity put into these is endless. Because you're often working with over 100 individual cakes you have a lot of options available. Not only are you decorating each cake you're decorating around each cake as well.

One of the fun little additions to using cupcake wedding cakes is the ability to provide a keepsake topper for each guest. Whether you choose to go with a monogram topper or a miniature bride and room, your guests are going to love their little take-home item. You could even provide personalized outer cups for each cupcake with your names and the date embossed on them.

If the bride and groom can't agree on what flavor of cake, that's no longer a problem when you go this route. As a matter of fact, you can provide four, five, or six different flavors of cupcakes. You've got an equally as diverse selection for frostings.

When it comes to decorating around the cupcakes you have a lot of options as well. Some choose to have beautiful soft silk flowing in between each cupcake while others decorate around each cupcake with fresh fruit or flowers. I've even seen some with seashells to create a beach wedding theme.

Once you see a well decorated cupcake wedding cake you'll understand exactly why so many people are going this way. They can be fun, they can be elegant, and they can be as glamorous or casual as you want them to be. One thing is for sure, your guests will walk away remembering those cupcakes just as much as your friends did at your seven year birthday party. It just might be at a little different level.

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vanilla cupcake

2009-09-10T19:49:00.003+07:00

Why Everyone Should Have an Easy Vanilla Cake Recipe
By Vince Platania

An easy vanilla cake recipe is essential for any good cook (or even a not-so-good cook who still needs to bake sometimes!). Whether you need it for a birthday, a baby shower, a graduation, tailgating, or "just because," a basic white cake should be part of any baker's repertoire. It can be served simply with frosting, or baked into cupcakes; it can be made more special by stirring in mini chocolate chips or crushed Oreos; or you can even cut it up and turn it into entirely different desserts, like skewered cake cubes dipped in chocolate. Very little in life is as adaptable and cooperative as a white cake!

Now, I normally create my own recipes; my hobby is entering cooking contests, so I'm always trying to come up with new ideas and devising new concoctions. (And in all honesty, some of those concoctions have been pretty odd in my efforts to be "innovative!") But I have to give credit where it's due, and my favorite easy vanilla cake recipe is a slight adaptation of one from Taste of Home magazine:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (double-strength, if you've got it)
2 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar; stir in the eggs and vanilla. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add half the dry mixture, and combine well. Stir in the buttermilk until well mixed, then add the rest of the flour mixture and beat until smooth. Divide the batter between two greased and floured 9" baking pans and bake for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Even if you don't have a specific occasion to bake for, but the craving for cake simply overtakes you, this easy vanilla cake recipe will calm your desires. Not only is it made very quickly, but it also requires no particular skill; so whether you're an expert or a novice, baking this cake will not be at all intimidating. And isn't that the best kind of recipe, one that is a sure thing? This easy vanilla cake recipe warmly invites anyone to enjoy it, even if they've never baked before.

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cupcake designs

2009-08-30T17:30:00.003+07:00

Top Tips For Cupcake Designs
By Lynette Bell

Cupcakes have certainly progressed from the little tea treats that we used to bake and decorate with Mom. Today's cupcake designs are trendy and stylish, fun and humorous - just whatever takes your fancy. The secret here is to let your imagination run wild.

The following are some tips for:

Those occasions we find ourselves short of time.

• Buy ready made cupcakes from the bakery or supermarket and decorate them yourself.
• Use a ready mix packet to whip up your cupcakes.
• Use an edible writing pen for your designs instead of piping for a quick and easy solution.
• Petal paste (also known as sugar florist paste) is like ready to roll fondant and is a quick and convenient solution if time is an issue. This can be used to cut shapes.
• Pour a lot of sprinkles into a shallow dish and tip your cupcakes upside down into them.

Flavor and color for your cupcake designs.

• If you are making bright color designs and cakes make sure you always use natural food coloring as you will be using a lot of the color for brightness.
• Add a generous amount of Tia Maria or Kahlua to your frosting.
• Instant coffee or cocoa can be mixed with water to add to your icing.
• Lavender makes a pretty and unique addition to your cupcakes. The flowers can be used for decoration and are edible.
• Rose essence will add a taste of romance. Use pastel colors for the frosting.
• Use different bright colored cupcake cases in three differing sizes and place the completed cupcakes on top of each other to form a pyramid.

Cupcake gifts to take away after the party.

• Use clear circles of cellophane to wrap your cupcake and tie the top with a ribbon.
• Pack your cupcake in a small box.
• Tie a ribbon around the case of the cupcake.

There are many more ideas to use to make your cupcake designs stand out but I hope that these tips have given you food for thought. Enjoy!

pink cupcake

2009-08-25T17:04:00.003+07:00

Pirate Girl Party Ideas and Accessories - Pretty in Pink!
By Jillian Gallo

Plan a Pirate Girl Party using pink party accessories. With Pirate Parties being all the rage today, girls want to get in on the fun and why not, there were, after all female Privateers too. Some of them are just as popular as the dastardly guys we always hear about. Besides, why should boys be allowed to have all the fun? Pirate girl accessories look pretty in pink, but don't let that fool you...these lady buccaneers can be just as tough as the guys. Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two female privateers, would put on men's clothing and fight on the high seas along side of their shipmates.

Send out some pink invitations...with a Skull and Crossbones on them.

Party Plates and Decorations

Pink Pirate accessories are easy to find online. The plates, cups and napkins are pretty in pink with a white skull and crossbones on them. What a lovely table these will set. Finish of your decorations with some pink balloons and some pink and white streamers. Serve your "grog" in Skull Cup, it comes complete with a straw.

Pink Skull Party Favors

Pink Skull party accessories were designed with the lady privateer in mind. A unique party favor is the Grow Your Own Pink Skull! You put the little skull in water and it get bigger...and bigger. These grow your own things are pretty funny. I saw a Pink Skull Coin purse that would be another great favor idea. Your lady buccaneers will be able to put all their bounty in them. There is even a Pink Skull favor kit that includes tons of pirate treasures. The favor box is shaped like a purse and in it you will find lip gloss, cell phone shaped notepad, a gel pen, body crystals, some jewels obviously stolen from some looted ship and a pink skull sticker...any lady buccaneer would say that's a fine pile of loot for a day's work.

Take Party Pictures

Make sure to have your camera ready! You are going to get some great pictures at this party. Make sure to get a "crew" shot and send copies to each guest along with your Thank You cards! Photos are wonderful keepsakes to share.

Play Pirate Games

Find or make up a pirate name for each girl and give your ladies some lessons in pirate talk. Have them give walking the plank a try, fall off and you loose your turn. All you need for this game idea is a 2 X 4. Let each girl walk across it without falling off. It's easy to set up. Don't have a 2 X 4? Just draw lines on a driveway or sidewalk with chalk.
Pink Privateers like pinatas so get one in the shape of a ship. Hang it out in the yard and let the girls jump to pull the string if you got a pull string model, or let them hit it with a stick if you got the regular pinata we are used to. Watch everyone scramble to get the loot when it breaks!

Sing some old buccaneer songs and then let the crew set off on a Treasure Hunt. Print out the maps on pink paper and make the X that marks the spot dark pink or red. Put all the buried treasures in pink foil or paper.

Have a relay race...split the guests into two teams. Set a course they have to follow in the yard and the game is done when each member of one team completes the course. Put a twist on a plain old relay race by adding some Dress Up fun to the game. Get some old clothes and accessories that each team player must put on before running the course! Make it look like a girl pirate costume if you have the clothes to do it. You can always look in a consignment store for a girls costume or buy one on sale from a costume store online.

If you are going to plan a menu for the party give the food some funky names like: Pieces of Eight, Seaweed Salad, Shipwreck Soup and Buccaneer Buns...make labels so everyone can share the theme idea. For you final act of the day finish off the fun with some pink frosted cupcakes cupcakes as usual, frost them with pink icing and draw a Skull and Crossbones on them with a tube of white decorator cupcake. Cupcakes designs are easy to make and the mini cakes are so very easy to serve. Now send your tired crew home to their own ships...AARRGG.

cupcake holder

2009-08-20T16:54:00.002+07:00

Using Cupcake Holders For Scrapbooking
By Tiffany Provost

Scrapbooking is a popular trend among women, young and old. Their creative sides are brought out and treasured moments are made beautifully hand-crafted. There are so many fun ways that you can embellish your scrapbooks, and one idea that you might consider is putting in 3D flowers. This guide can show scrapbookers how to make flowers out of cupcake holders.

Purchase some patty pans (cupcake holders). Make a visit to the craft store or the baking section of your local market and look out for the small sized cupcake holders - it is ok to use bigger ones too. Shop around until you find paper cupcake pans that you really like the look of. Also buy some white ones the same size as the first ones you get. You'll have to decorate the white ones yourself if you only buy white. You can purchase pre-patterned cupcake holders, which may be simpler.

Figure out the size you want for the petals. The cupcake holders you can buy in the store have small ridges on their sides. Remember as a kid, scraping out the last of the cake with your teeth? Those ridges on the cupcake holder will make a big difference to your next scrapbooking page. You will want to count how many ridges wide each petal is going to be. You can vary your petal sizes to suit your preference.

Make cuts to shape your cupcake holder into a flower. This is the only active thing you have to do for these flowers - so simple! While remembering to space your cuts according to your preferred size of petals, cut out some petal shapes. If you want your petal to be 2 ridges wide, then that is where to cut each peak in your cup cake holder.
These cuts should be made from the top, around, and down to the bottom of the cupcake holder.

Consider overlapping the scrapbook flowers. To get a multi-dimensional look, try extra layers of flowers - just glue more than one design on top of another to make a really impressive display in your scrapbook.

Attach. So now that you have your flowers done, you need to place them in the scrapbook. You can just stick the flower to the page or card with some glue. Then you can use a button or stamp to decorate the center or even curl some of the petals of your cupcake flower to make something really pretty and unique!

cupcake baking

2009-08-16T16:48:00.002+07:00

Cupcakes For Dessert - Baking on a Budget
By Tina Graham and Cheri Brown

Cupcakes are a budget friendly and delicious dessert option in these trying economic times. They are easy on the finances because many recipes require ingredients that many people already have in their pantry. In addition, recipes can easily be cut in half or extras from a full batch can be individually wrapped and frozen to be saved for a later date. Most recipes make 18 to 24 portions, so set aside the needed amount and freeze the rest of the (unfrosted and individually wrapped) mini cakes and frosting in airtight containers to be used at another time.

If you are preparing your dessert ahead of time, store your cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 24 hours ahead of time. Frozen cakes and separately frozen frosting can be defrosted (on counter for one to two hours) and prepared when needed. They will keep well frozen for 1 to 2 weeks. Note that, after defrosting, the icing or frosting may be slightly crystallized or unsmooth. Beat the frosting with a mixer at a medium speed until it is back to the desired consistency.

Providing an enticing dessert can be stressful but, it doesn't need to be. Does this sound familiar? It is 2:30 in the afternoon, you need to pick up kids from school, get one to piano and another to soccer practice. Then, you need to vacuum, set the table, pick up kids, get the kids an early dinner, and make yourself look perfect, calm and relaxed all before your guests come at 6:30. The one thing you do not need to worry about is your daringly delicious dessert because you made it yesterday!

Today's tastes are grown-up, fun and elegant. Select a cupcake that is appropriate for the type of entertaining: Enjoying an afternoon tea with friends? Lemon treats always go well with tea. Having a luncheon? Wow your guests with little Peach Melba cakes! Putting on a formal affair? Dress up with a black bottom treat. Entertaining with Italian food? How about one with a cannoli filling? Delizioso! And who doesn't love cheesecake? Dress up mini cheesecakes with chocolate or caramel for an evening event or fruit on a sunny afternoon.

Want something that is more traditional? Turn a simple recipe chocolate over it or embedding your favorite chocolate candy inside. The possibilities are endless.
There is a fit for every occasion. Plus, your guests will never feel that they are over indulging because the dessert is perfectly proportioned. Cupcakes are fun, elegant and delicious making them the ideal dessert for all types of entertaining. into a special treat by topping it with fruit, drizzling rich dark

cupcake stands

2009-08-05T20:24:00.002+07:00

Get a Cupcake Stand For Your Next Party
By Jon McQuade

Have you ever made cupcakes for a party or event and had really no place to put those delicious little cakes of heaven. Most people place them on normal plate and set them on the table with all the other food and treats, but there's one problem with that you can only fit so many on a plate and you constantly replenishing the plate because those delicious cupcakes are just so popular. Would you love to find a solution for that so you can occupy your precious time on something else during your party? Here is the perfect solution and bet you never thought of it or even new they existed, the cupcake stand. Cupcake stands come in many different shapes and sizes to pretty much suit and type of party or venue you may choose those to have.

Birthday parties are just not complete without dozens of those wonderfully decorated and delicious cupcakes covered in all sorts of frostings. Why not let your cupcakes stand out in the party and join them with a cupcake stand. There are many styles and sizes of cupcake stands, if you want one for just a half a dozen cupcakes or one for 30 to 40. Cupcake stands work perfect for your party, they make it easy for the kids to grab, there easy to setup and put cupcakes in. the best of all cupcake stands make your party look good.

Birthday parties are not the only event for a cupcake stand, nor is it the only place to enjoy cupcakes. Those wonderful little treats find themselves everywhere form bakeries to baby showers. Talking about baby shower there's a good Idea! Cupcake stands are very popular at baby showers. You have to advertise the Pink or the Blue at the party and what a better way than with a large cupcake stand filled with pink or blue cupcakes.

Many cake designers love to work with cupcake stands because they make for such great decorating ideas for Weddings. You can have 3 to 4 tiers of very decorated cupcakes to extenuate a beautiful cake on the top. This design is use a lot a weddings and has come to be a pretty good suit for designers also.

By now you're probably coming up with all these wonderful ideas for your next party or event. You will find cupcake stands designed for just about any need you have and sometimes there pretty easy to make. They usually come to fit 8,12,24,30 cupcakes and fit more on the bottom then tier up to fit one on the top. Some are designed with little pockets to drop the cupcake in and others have circular shelves. Witch ever you choose makes sure to pick the right shape and size for the situation your having and don't forget to make as many cupcakes and possible because you don't want to buy a cupcake stand that holds 38 cupcakes and you only make 20 that would look pretty funny. And remember anytime you advertise your cupcakes on a cupcake stand they don't last long. So make as many as you can.

cupcake tree

2009-07-30T21:15:00.002+07:00

Wedding Cupcake Trees - Are They Really a Cost Savings?

By Karen S Musselman

Many couples are opting for wedding cupcake trees as a way to save money on their wedding cakes. And cupcake trees can be just as arresting as traditional wedding cakes since they can be designed on tiers just as big as a five tier wedding cake.

But let's take a look at the cost of wedding cupcakes versus traditional wedding cakes and see if they really will reduce your budget.

They Can Actually Cost About the Same and They're More Work!
Having a wedding cupcake tree instead of a traditional cake is no real savings if you start getting fancy with them. Cupcakes may cost less basically, as little as a buck or two per cupcake versus $3.25 and up per person or per slice of a traditional cake, but you certainly don't want the same kind of cupcakes you'd serve as a dessert at dinner or at a birthday party.

So now your bakery or cake designer, instead of decorating one large cake, has to miniaturize their work and decorate each cupcake individually as a separate mini wedding cake on its own, otherwise, you're looking at a few tiers worth of plain ordinary cupcakes. And even those must be frosted individually.

Then if you decide to add embellishments like fancy cupcake liners or monogrammed fondant hearts, you're really adding to the cost of the cupcakes.

Arranging a Cupcake Tree vs. Arranging a Traditional Cake
Now let's look at all of the work affected in setting up wedding cupcake trees as opposed to multi-tiered traditional wedding cakes.

A lot of little mini cakes per tier that must be placed on the tiers versus one cake per tier that sits centered on its tier. That's a lot of work, especially if you're serving 100 guests or more.

And if your baker charges for arranging the cake, you may run into some added costs with wedding cupcake trees versus traditional wedding cakes.

The most at ease way to save with cupcakes...make your own wedding cupcake trees:

· Check department stores and craft stores for cupcake stands.

· Bake your own cupcakes or buy them already frosted at the grocery store.

· Buy small decorations for the cupcakes at a discount store and match them to your wedding theme or colors

· Buy table decorations to match your wedding theme.

· Buy or bake one small cake for the top of the cupcake tree.

· Ask your bridesmaids or family members to help set the cupcakes up before the reception.

So for the best savings on wedding cupcake trees, do your price comparisons first. Check with some local bakeries, grocery store bakeries and even doing it yourself to see where the real cost savings are.

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cupcake bakery

2009-07-27T21:04:00.003+07:00

The Best Cupcake Recipe is From Magnolia Bakery
By Carmen Lee

When I was exploring for the best cupcake recipe for my daughters birthday party I thought I'd find a smattering of another editions of some text edition cupcake that I could dolly up and make pretty. I was going out of my way to even look for a recipe .it would have been far easier to grab a premix at the grocery store. But given the importance of a little girls birthday party the search went on for the best cupcake recipe. Never would I have imagined the 100's of different recipes, frosting, decorations and the craziness surrounding this baby cake phenomenon.

Which rock had I been concealing under? All of a sudden we've away from basking the humble slice of carrot cake with cream cheese icing to these amazing designer cupcakes with unimaginable flavors, designs, swirls and sprinkles and names like 'Red Velvet'.

So after a little more explore of this delectable gem I stumbled across what I guess you could call a branded or trademark cupcake called Magnolia Bakery which is located in New York. There is a huge amount of hype over this particular cupcake so what better place to start than the Magnolia Bakery vanilla cupcake recipe. This really was my beginning attempt at doing cupcakes and I'm charmed that this recipe is the one I set my bench mark with.

My vanilla cupcakes turned away light and flossy, golden and tasting perfect especially attached to with a vast swirl of butter cream frosting, oh and don't forget the sprinkles. This cupcake was delightful with the right texture, visual aspect and taste. The compliments and request for more at my daughters birthday is a testament to this little sweetheart.

There are literally hundreds of article available on baking a deluxe cupcake, I do own a couple of myself. However, I announce that none have come close to the success I have when applying the best cupcake recipe from Magnolia Bakery. It is truly worth the effort.

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cupcake decorations

2009-07-20T21:44:00.002+07:00

Floral Fancy Cupcake Decorations

By Lynette Bell

Anyone can make fancy cupcake decorations even if you are not a creative cake decorator and have absolutely no experience. Yes, it's true. You can make an attractive cupcake flower decorations even if you have never piped or molded icing or paste in your life.

How can this be?

Well, you may not be aware that are many flowers can be eaten. Crystallizing these flowers make delicate, beautiful and fancy cupcake decorations. Just a word of warning though there are some flowers which are poisonous so be careful not to kill your guests with kindness.

Here's how you crystallize your flower:

• Whip up an egg white until fluffy but not peaky
• Using a small brush, paint both sides of the flower.
• Gently dredge with caster sugar
• Leave on a rack in draft-free space to dry completely
• Decorate your cupcake, dessert or cake
• These flowers can be stored in an airtight container for many weeks.

What flowers can you use?

Violets and roses are the most common flowers used for crystallization but here are a few others: apple blossom (in small doses), carnation, cornflower, lavender, nasturtium, pansy, rosemary, squash blossom, thyme. These are only a small selection of flowers that you can use but they will probably make the most fancy cupcake decorations. And there's no need to use coloring either.

Taking this a little further the crystallizing of small berries will also make attractive decorations. Try cranberries and redcurrants. Whether you use frosting, fondant or glace icing I tend to prefer white icing for a delicate effect for your cupcake.

I'm sure that you will agree that anyone can make fancy cupcake decorations by using edible flowers. Bring the garden to the table and surprise your guests with your fancy cupcake decorations and creations.

wedding cupcakes

2009-07-15T04:00:00.001+07:00

Cupcake Ideas for Weddings

By Theresa Happe

The do-it-your-selfer can save tons of money and have great success using these cupcake ideas for weddings:

You can make a beautiful cupcake tower with no cake decorating experience.
Save on time and money.
Mistakes don't effect a whole cake. If you're unhappy with a particular cupcake, don't use it. Make extra cupcakes for this purpose.
If you are bringing cupcakes in to a catering hall, you save on the cake-cutting fee.
You can offer a variety of cake flavors to your guests.
You can make a small cupcake tower for each table and save the thousands of dollars spent on floral centerpieces.
You can offer your guests a second helping, if you like!

The cupcake tower consists of one of more different designs on the cupcakes, displayed on stacked cake boards. Even the simplest designs are enhanced by adding votives, fresh or silk flowers, or tulle alongside the cupcakes on each tier.

In advance, you will need to decide on the design of your cupcake stand and the decorations you will put on the cupcakes.

wilton cupcake

2009-07-10T03:32:00.001+07:00

Only 4.5 Steps Separate You from Cupcake Perfection
By Sharilyn Starling

One of the questions that is asked frequently on baking and decorating discussion forums is, "Can a home kitchen deliver bakery quality cupcakes?" People want to know if there is a way to achieve cupcake utopia without industrial ovens and $200 pans.

The answer is a resounding, "YES".

In this article, I'll share with you the baking secrets that professional bakers don't want you to know. They are so simple, they may almost seem like common sense, and that's the beauty of these methods. Anyone can make perfect cupcakes with almost no investment.

While these techniques may seem obvious, I have to admit that it took dozens of batches of trial and error to settle on these particular steps.

And while it is great to be able to write an article sharing these secrets with you, the biggest bonus I received from all of this is that now, I can make flawless cupcakes every time.

What Are the Secrets?

Use a shiny pan. Do not use dark pans that have non-stick coating.
Use cupcake liners. These offer easy removal and cleanup as well as keep the cupcake fresh longer.
Use a standard trigger ice cream scoop. This should fill your liners up two-thirds and three-quarters full. This will get the consistency in size everyone strives for.
Cook the cupcakes on the middle rack of your oven taking care not to over-bake them. Use the standard toothpick trick where you put a toothpick in the center of the cupcake. If it is done, no cake will be on the toothpick when you pull it out.
Really the 4.5 as this isn't really a step, it's more of another helpful hint. If you're sending the little one off to school or a loved one off to work, you can "lunch-box" proof your cupcakes. Tort (just a fancy word for slice in half) the cupcake to make a mini layer cake. Ice in between the layers then put the cupcake back together. Wrap in plastic, and viola, "lunch-box" proof cupcakes.

Like I said, nothing earth shattering, but following the above steps will allow you to make bakery quality cupcakes every time. My hope is that you will be able to enjoy great cupcakes without any of the frustration I went through trying to figure out how the bakeries do what they do.

Happy Baking.

cupcake party

2009-07-06T15:28:00.001+07:00

Cupcake Party Planning

By Deb Rosenberg

So you've decided to a cupcake theme party. Aren't your guests lucky! Of course we know what you'll serve for dessert but what else can you do to incorporate the theme into your party.

You can set the stage for your party by sending out cupcake shaped invitations. In it request that they bring a short 'ode to the cupcake' with them to be shared at the party, such as my favorite: "small and sweet I do desire, just big enough for one. Unfortunately I eat 10 at a time and now I weigh a ton". Make sure you give them an example. And once they arrive have everyone write down their 'fantasy cupcake'. At some point in the party hand out pencil and paper to everyone and as each one is read aloud (by the host) ask your guests to write down who they think authored it. The one who guessed the most correctly wins a small prize. And also vote on which poem is the best and that person will also win a small prize.

Investing in a cupcake stand will not only showcase the party's dessert in a beautiful way - but it can also serve as your centerpiece!

At the party you can have everyone decorate a cupcake to take home with them (not necessarily the gorgeous cupcakes you have planned to serve - you want those to steal the show!). Provide unfrosted cupcakes, 2 or 3 frosting choices and LOTS of embellishments (sprinkles, nuts, candies, nuts, etc.). Don't forget to have cupcake boxes on hand so that guests can take their creations home).

If you're not sending your guests home with cupcakes, then send them home with cute cupcake party favors. These can easily be found and can include cupcake shaped bookmarks, faux cupcake photo holders, cupcake shaped candles to just name a few. You can even present the favors in a small cupcake shaped favor bag!

Wishing you delicious fun at your cupcake party!

cupcake decorating

2009-06-30T21:57:00.001+07:00

How to Decorate Your Cupcakes to Look Fancy

By Brad Younger

With the many cupcake frosting ideas around, it may leave you wondering who suddenly instituted a cupcake frosting competition all over the internet. And indeed, their designs are so fascinating and they seem so easy to do that chances are, you can't wait to try them for yourself. Let see if we can cover some of the basics of How To Decorate Cupcakes.

While cupcake decorating seems easy, there is some art to it. You can't just pipe on random blobs on your beautifully-baked creations. This will ruin the cupcake's visual appeal and, chances are, guests would be more than happy to look away from a frosting disaster. To avoid it, just follow the simple tips below:

Run away with your theme. Are you preparing cupcakes for Christmas, Halloween, a birthday party, or even a formal event? Plan ahead about the colors you intend to use, and visualize a complete cupcake in your mind.
Master your tools. No soldier goes into battle without weapons. No painter faces a canvas without his or her materials. No writer sits down to face a blank sheet of paper without a pen. You get the picture. Make sure that you already have working knowledge of your cupcake decorating bags. Before attempting your first big cupcake event, practice, practice, practice. You should already know how much pressure you apply and the different pipe tips you have at your disposal to make some truly interesting designs.
Get creative. Maybe making animals from piped blobs of icing isn't really your forte. Work with what you already know, and 'cheat' a little by embellishing it with candies and other pre-made edible items to spice up your cupcake's appearance.
Know your choices. Are you looking to decorate cupcakes using frosting alone? What kind of candies should you stock up? A quick trip to the candy store and the supermarket will give you ideas about what to invest in and how much to spend.
Work with what you know. Perhaps it isn't really a good idea to copy an idea that would require masterful manipulation of cupcake decorating bags if you're known to be the clumsiest person in the kitchen. You can use fondant, which is arguably easier to control, and just sprinkle some candies on top.

These are just some of the tips that experts have picked after years and years of cupcake decorating. Cupcakes are excellent food suggestions for any occasion. This extremely versatile piece of pastry continues to dominate homes and bakeries because of its incredible versatility. Make one of your own today!

Read also our detail information about Cupcake recipe

cupcake ideas

2009-06-22T21:51:00.002+07:00

Cupcake Decoration Ideas

By Lisa Paterson

Decorating cupcakes isn't near as difficult as it might seem. Truth be told, decorating an entire cake would seem more daunting than the diminutive cupcake. A little frosting, a little trinket, edible or otherwise, and you're on your way to some pretty nice desserts, with little effort on your part.

While cupcakes might not seem like the kind of cake one might have at a wedding, it actually makes more sense than one might think. An individual cake for individual guests makes everyone feel special and romantic, particularly if they are topped with roses, hearts or a combination of the both. Cupcakes topped with small flowers, ones matching the bride's bouquet, would not only be attractive but would lend themselves to guests who might not feel like eating their cake at the reception; smaller is more portable.

With so many occasions available for celebrating with cupcakes, decorating them can easily match the occasion. Some suggestions might be flowers for a shower, assorted fruits for a champagne brunch, candy for a child's party and a Super Bowl party can be enhanced by cupcakes decorated with little candy footballs or green icing field goals. A nice idea might be to ice the cupcakes in shades of green and white, forming them on a tray in the shape of a football field.

For brunch, cupcakes can be topped with various fruits, perhaps matching a fruit compote served with the meal. Alternating between slices of kiwi, strawberries and peaches is not only attractive but flavorful, blending nicely with the frosting and cake. Also, with fruit, instead of using the usual frosting, mix together a blend of whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix, milk and vanilla extract, makes for a light, fluffy frosting that will melt in their mouths.

Having a birthday party for one of the kids and at a loss for what to do? Plan a cupcake decorating activity, but prepare for the mess. You can either leave the cakes bare and let the kids do this, or pre-ice them and have various toppings laid out in bowls so the kids can pick and choose that which appeals to them. Candy hearts, chopped up candy bars (Butterfinger seems to be a favorite), M&M's, sprinkles and colored sugars are always favorites with the kids and they will have the pride in doing this themselves. Perhaps a "prize" for the prettiest cupcake, the funniest cupcake, the most colorful cupcake, would be a fun way to progress the party.

A favorite flavor with the young and old alike is always chocolate. Brownies are also a huge choice and whether you're decorating a brownie or a chocolate cake, dispensing with the frosting and still have an attractive snack cake is a breeze if you have powdered sugar and a stencil or two.

Putting the powdered sugar into a flour sifter, place the stencil atop a cupcake and sprinkle gently; paper doilies work extremely well for this and the ease in using this technique is appealing for busy moms.

No matter what you're planning, no matter the occasion or holiday, there is an easy way to decorate a cupcake to match. If it can fit on a cupcake and it's edible, go for it. If in doubt, candy is always the easiest solution. Don't restrict yourself to the common or usual choices; let your imagination wander as you stroll the aisles of the grocery store looking for toppings. You never know what might work!

Don’t forget to read our guide about cupcake recipe

chocolate cupcakes

2009-06-13T22:01:00.002+07:00

Flour-Less Chocolate Cupcakes Devine

By Lynne Hayes

This collection of recipes has been tried and tested on many occasions; I have included a couple of BONUS recipes that are family favorites.

Like my BEST EVER CHOCOLATE CAKE recipe, a favourite with my kids on their birthdays and everyone else who tries it. I use and recommend GLAD Bake & Cooking Paper as it is the best I've used to stop the Best Ever Chocolate Cake sticking to the tins.

Cooks tips
1. Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start
2. Use caster sugar for a finer texture cake, as it is absorbed by the butter and eggs more rapidly
3. Always use the type of flour specified in the recipe
4. Cook cakes in the center of the oven
5. If you cook more than one at a time place them on the same shelf being very careful not to let the tins touch each other, the sides or back of the oven and always reverse the positions of the cakes 1/2 way through cooking time
6. Always line tins with paddy cases, glad bake or use silicone bake ware
7. Never substitute ingredients as the results will be entirely different

Flour-less chocolate cupcakes 200 grams dark chocolate (good quality cooking) 2 eggs 90 grams butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 cups almond meal

1. Place chocolate and butter in a heat proof bowl. Either place in microwave for 1 minute & stir OR sit over a saucepan of simmering water until melted. Cool slightly.
2. Beat sugar and eggs in a small bowl for 6 minutes, the mixture should be thick and pale.
3. Lightly fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the almond meal, then fold into the egg mixture
4. Spoon mixture into lined trays using an ice-cream scoop, fill to about 3/4 full. Bake for about 20 minutes then check with a fine skewer to see if cooked (inserted into cupcake, if it comes out clean then there perfect)
5. Remove from the trays straight away and cool on wire racks for at least 1/2 hour before icing. You can dust with icing sugar instead of icing these Cupcakes, or cook as one round cake.

wedding cupcake

2009-06-08T19:38:00.003+07:00

Simply Yummy - The Wedding Cupcake

By Lynette Bell

If you are considering making your own wedding cake simplicity will be the key. The idea of using a wedding cupcake tier will have many benefits and the actual display doesn't have to feed your entire guest list. Try using a simple tiered rack with the remaining cupcakes in the kitchen to serve to guests.

Cupcakes make a great alternative to the traditional tiered cake. They can be made in a variety of flavors and arranged on a tiered rack or in a creative design on the cake table.

So what are the benefits of having wedding cupcakes?

• Less staff on hand as there is no need to cut the cake.
• No mess.
• Guests can choose their favorite flavor or decoration making it more personalized.
• Decorating disasters can easily be hidden.
• Simplicity - can be assembled at the last minute.
• Friends and family can help which will keep costs lower and add fun to the wedding preparations.

Wedding cupcakes don't have to be elaborate, just tasty. When decorating, consider using fresh flowers. Fresh flowers can be intertwined with the cupcakes. There are also many flowers that are edible and will make attractive cupcake decorations by simply painting them with beaten egg white and then dipping them in sugar. You will need to leave them to dry but you will find that these flowers will keep for many weeks in an airtight container so you don't need to do them all at the last minute. This will add some real class to the wedding cupcake display and you can bring in the colors of your wedding too.

The top tier could hold a small traditional fruit cake if you like. Or like many popular wedding cupcake ideas these days this could be a carrot cake, a sponge cake or chocolate cake. On the top of this cake you can have your traditional bride and groom figures or something a little different to match your particular hobbies. Perhaps you are racing fans. You could then use a matchbox car. Are you into fishing? Try a lure or a fishing bobber.

Over recent times the wedding cupcake has certainly made its way into the traditional wedding ceremony and is likely to stay around for many years to come.

cupcake pan

2009-05-28T14:30:00.004+07:00

Giant Cupcake Pan Invading Homes Across

America

By Phillip Fought

This is an emergency message from the Culinary Warning System! If you have children in your home, you may be at risk of being invaded by the Giant Cupcake Cake Pan. This pan has been known to follow mothers home after appearing cute and adorable in kitchen stores across America

The suspect goes by the name of Giant Cupcake Cake pan by Wilton. It has been known to use the alias Dimensions® Large Cupcake Pan.

What are we to do with this thing? First let's start with the basics.

As an avid baker, I am always looking for new ways to remove the boring cake from my repertoire.

This pan is among the cast aluminum line. In general, I love these types of pans. I have some cast aluminum pans for baking cakes, pound cakes, and quick breads. The most popular are by Nordicware.

In this case, Wilton has created a whimsical shape that is very unique. It of course looks like a large cupcake. It is tapered at the top and somewhat tapered toward the bottom. It is split into two halves - allowing for even baking throughout and for easy construction after it finishes baking. The top half is spiraled - this allows for easy decorating. As you see in the photos available the level of decorating is limited only by your imagination.

The pan performs about as one would expect. The volume amounts are variable. I have seen 10 cups and 6 ½ cups listed on a couple of web sites. The 10 cups is total volume possible and the 6-½ cup is the practical amount to be poured into the pan. This allows for room to rise.

Don't believe the hype about the nonstick surface making for easy release. Use butter and flour or a spray like Baker's Joy inside. With these detail design pans, cakes want to stick in the groves. You must use something to ease extraction.

The depth of the pan at 3 ¾ inches will affect the baking time. While this isn't an outrageous depth, it is larger than normal and requires a "low and slow" approach.

In this case one bakes at 325F for 60 to 70 minutes. It is necessary to adhere to this approach or risk a cake over baked on the outside and under baked on the inside (giant lava cake anyone?).

One method of preparation is to split the batter and cook the whole thing for the same length of time. Some have said they put the batter in the "bottom" half first, bake for about 10 minutes or so and then pour the remaining batter in the "top" half and continue baking until done. Their desire was to even out the cooking process. The "top" half does narrow down at the point and could bake too fast. The results with the split method were good, so try both ways and see which works best for you.

After baking, allow the two halves to cool completely before decorating. To decorate, place the bottom piece small side down and top with your icing of choice. Next, place the top half on and then proceed to decorate as your imagination dictates.

The finished product was indeed attractive, surprisingly so. It was not as big as I had visualized, but nevertheless nice. The "cupcake" will be 7-1/4" wide by 7-1/2" tall when you finish.

As to the initial thought that this would be great for young kids, I don't think so. Why? Well, this is why they invented cupcakes in the first place: to give each child a small manageable serving without the hassle of slicing the cake and serving small children something that requires forks to eat. This cake tapers from the middle at both top and bottom and would not make for easy slicing to serve to small children. Regular cupcakes also allow for more diverse decorating possibilities where children can choose from different colored frostings and sprinkles. It also allows for small hands to help decorate. And again regular cupcakes are truly finger friendly food.

This pan would be great for small groups of friends and family where you don't want a full size cake. It would also make a great centerpiece, surrounded by traditional cupcakes - regular or mini - size doesn't matter. Surrounding the large cake size cupcake with concentric circles of smaller cupcakes would make for a cool visual.

You can, of course, do whatever you want.

How does it taste? This will be determined by the type of cake recipe used and how well the cake was baked.

Ultimately, I was skeptical of this pan, at first. I was convinced it was just a gimmick that would fade out of sight quickly as I am always this way with limited use, whimsically shaped pans. In the end, I think it could provide years of good use for children's birthdays and other functions.

One additional thought is that due to its unusually long shape it could be challenging to store this pan, but if storage space is not an issue for you then buy and use it with joy.

It retails for anywhere from $27 to $32.

To see photos, ask questions or to purchase, please visit my website at www.kitchenboy.net

birthday cupcake

2009-05-20T00:49:00.002+07:00

Birthday Cake Fears Assuaged with Cupcakes

By Sara Mercer

"I want Elmo's eye!"

"Can I have the other one?"

"I want an eye, too!"

Sound familiar? I promise, it is not a Sesame Street cannibal picnic, it is just a birthday party, full of five and six year-olds. Cutting the cake seems to be the hardest part of any party, and of course it has to happen after all the kids are gathered together and have been staring at the cake for the duration of singing "Happy Birthday." Why does tradition do this to us?

I remember having a Muppet Babies cake in 1st grade, and of course, I wanted my piece to have Kermit's face on it. He was located in the center of the cake. Why do we put ourselves in this position? Wouldn't cupcakes be easier? No longer do cupcakes have to be boring with just sprinkles. Here are three ideas to help you throw a themed party for your child without the headache of a cake-cutting ceremony.

Sports Cupcakes

The idea is to make a football or soccer field, complete with players, out of cupcakes. After decorating your cupcakes with white icing, spray with a green food coloring spray (like Wilton's Color Mist). You can also color the icing green with regular coloring, if you prefer. On top of each cupcake, place a pick with a sports team member on it. Arrange the cupcakes to make a field, and on each end set up goals made from pipe cleaners.

Cupcake Kits

These come in different themes, from Superman to CareBears. Included in these kits are the picks to decorate the cupcakes with, as well as a cardboard display stand for the cupcakes to sit on. This is nice because it offers a colorful display with fairly little work.

Cupcake Tree

Also known as a dessert stand, this is a great item to have in your cabinet for various occasions. They come in at least three different sizes, with 3-5 tiers. Decorate the cupcakes for any theme, and all you have to do is arrange them in the stand. Another easy idea is to use pudding cups, whether you use store bought or make your own, topped with whipped cream. Pull out the stand at any party and fill some clear plastic punch cups with nuts, mints, and colorful candy for a useful decorations on your buffet or snack table.

Cupcakes are a great way to cut down on stress during a hectic birthday party. No cutting, no "I wants," and, most importantly, quicker distribution, so your kids can "Party On!"

cupcake stand

2009-05-11T13:29:00.000+07:00

Get a Cupcake Stand For Your Next Party
By Jon McQuade

Cupcake Recipe

2009-04-20T14:47:00.000+07:00

Vanilla Cupcakes

Vanilla Cupcakes have a big, bold flavor, thanks to the addition of Wilton Pure Vanilla.
Source: Cupcake Fun

Ingredients:
· 3 cups cake flour sifted
· 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 2/3 cup butter or margarine softened
· 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
· 2 eggs
· 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
· 1 1/4 cups milk

Makes: Each cupcake serves 1

instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line pan with baking cups.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
4. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
5. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
6. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Continue beating one minute.
7. Pour into prepared cups.
8. Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of cupcake comes out clean.
9. Cool 10 minutes.
10. Turn out onto cooling rack; cool completely.

Kid's Cupcake Recipe

2009-04-14T01:07:00.000+07:00

Kid's Cupcake Recipes

By Christine Steendahl

Cup cakes are a favorite treat for kids of all ages. Cupcakes can be decorated for all seasons and reasons. These are quick, easy cup cake recipe that kids can prepare with the help of an adult.
These cupcakes could always be made starting with a boxed cake mix. But where is the fun in that? With these recipes, you and the kids start from scratch and create memories as well as some delicious mouth watering treats.

Lemon Cupcake Recipe
Ingredients:
3½ oz. softened butter
3½ oz. softened cream cheese
2 tsp. finely grated lemon rind
2/3-cup superfine sugar
2 eggs
½ cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1/3 cup self-raising flour

Instructions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 325F 2. Line a 12-cup muffin pan, with cupcake papers 3. Beat the butter, cheese, lemon rind, sugar and eggs until smooth and creamy4. Sift the flours together 5. Add the flour gradually to the cheese mixture 6. Beat on a low speed, until just combined7. Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 muffin tins 8. Bake for 25 minutes until firm to touch9. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack
Yields: 12 cupcakes
Frost with purchased lemon frosting.

Enjoy

Basic Vanilla CupCake Recipe
Ingredients:
*5 oz. Butter - softened
*5 oz. superfine sugar
*6 oz. self-raising flour
*3 eggs
*1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F 2. Line a 12-cupcake pan, with cup cake papers 3. Crack the eggs into a cup and beat lightly with a fork 4. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl5. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy6. Divide the mixture in the muffin pan 7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch8. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack9. Allow to cool fully before applying the frosting
Yields: 12 cupcakes
Frost with purchased vanilla frosting.

Enjoy

Chocolate Cupcakes

2009-04-03T11:14:00.000+07:00

Chocolate Cupcakes

The flavor everyone craves, served up with style in our Chocolate Cupcakes. Semi-sweet chips make them deliciously distinctive!
Source: Cupcake Fun
Ingredients:
· 1 pkg (18.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
· 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
· 3 eggs
· 1 1/3 cups water
· 1 cup mayonnaise
Makes: About 24 standard cupcakes. Each cupcake serves 1.
instructions
In large bowl, combine cake mix and cocoa. Add eggs, water, and mayonnaise; beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on rack; remove and cool completely before decorating.

CUTE CUP CAKES

2009-03-25T21:33:00.001+07:00