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April 2011. Fruity and delicious.

April 2011

I made these cupcakes for my friend Ellen's birthday. She loves fruit in her dessert and had recently mentioned to me that she loves blackberries. Chocolate Molten Cupcake with Powdered Sugar &Strawberries. Hello, from Florida: Cocoa Coco Cupcakes. Little known fact: There are only two states in the U.S. where coconut palms can naturally reproduce and grow fruit without irrigation.

Hello, from Florida: Cocoa Coco Cupcakes

Guess where. Hawaii…and Florida! Based on that fact alone, I really feel like I HAVE to incorporate coconut somewhere in my lineup of regionally inspired foods for the Hello, From Florida photography show. The Pampered Chef, Ltd. Ice Cream Cupcakes - Bubbly Nature Creations. M-I-C-K-E-Y. For the past 3 years, I have made the birthday cake for the boys I was a nanny for.

M-I-C-K-E-Y

I made a sea themed cake, a Wonder Pets cake, a Dinosaur cake and this year the theme was Pirate Mickey! In the past, I've spent countless hours thinking of the cake, drawing it out, then finally baking and decorating. Time was never as issue for me until this year. My mom came over to help out with Hayden, but a child needs his momma and I had to take frequent breaks to coo with him. Speaking of Hayden, my friend got mad at me for not sharing a picture of him a couple posts back, so here he is. The boys wanted a pirate ship cake complete with a flag, treasure chest, dolphin and sea turtle cupcakes.

The main birthday cake was vanilla buttermilk cake with strawberry jam between the layers and iced in cream cheese frosting. Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cupcakes Printer Friendly Version Heat oven to 350°F. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. White Wedding Cake Cupcakes. Oreo Truffle Stuffed Cupcakes With Cookies & Cream Frosting. After making cupcakes stuffed with peanut butter balls this weekend, I had to come up with a nut free version for my nut allergy kiddo, who was feeling all kinds of left out of the stuffed cupcake enjoyment.

Oreo Truffle Stuffed Cupcakes With Cookies & Cream Frosting

Since we love making cupcake pops with the Oreo Truffle recipe, I figured I would try that. Worked like a charm! To make these, you will first want to make your Oreo Truffles. Follow the directions from this post – it’s super easy – basically just cream cheese and crushed Oreos (you can use a food processor or just put your Oreos in a big Ziploc and go at them with a rolling pin). For 24 cupcakes, I’d use an entire regular size bag of Oreos and about 3/4 to a whole 8oz block of regular cream cheese, and you should be able to get 24 one inch size truffles. Next make up your cake. And cover with your remaining batter.

After they have cooled you can get ready to frost. Best Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Cupcakes with Best Ever Vanilla Bean Frosting. I know the title is a mouthful, but believe me… these cupcakes are divine.

Best Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Cupcakes with Best Ever Vanilla Bean Frosting

The best ever vanilla cupcake you will ever eat. (I actually made another version with sour cream the same day, and I liked this recipe way better). And the frosting? Don’t even get me started. Mel’s Kitchen Cafe calls it magical, and I definitely think it is enchanted. Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Cupcakes with Best Ever Vanilla Bean Frosting Submitted by Mindy ~ The Sisters CafeVanilla Bean Buttermilk Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened to room temperture 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 2 teaspoons of Vanilla Bean Paste (Can substitute 2 scraped vanilla beans or 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract) 1/2 cup buttermilk Preheat oven to 350 for light aluminum or silicone muffin pans or 325 for dark, nonstick muffin pans.

In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Cookies and Cream Cupcakes. Cookies and Cream Cupcakes are a family favorite at our house.

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

My husband loves oreo cookies and he loves cupcakes so this was a sure fire hit with him! You can make your own frosting (recipe included) or you can use store bought. Regardless everyone will love these delicious oreo cupcakes. Did you know that you can freeze cream cheese? It works great and saves money! Remember if you like this post then “Pin It” – it is a great way to bookmark the ideas, recipes, DIY, crafts and tips that will help you later! Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes. When I was in California for the Rose Bowl, we were bumped from our return flight home.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Bummer, I know. Trapped on the Left Coast an entire extra day, in a room at the Westin with a Heavenly Bed. The horror. So, to liven up our depression, we hopped on a shuttle that took us to Manhattan Beach, the cutest little town I’ve seen yet in California. So sweet. It was tough deciding on their flavors, but eventually, I locked on to a Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcake. Good thing. Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes. I’ve been searching for a pink treat to share with you since we found out some big pink news last week.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes