Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes Semi-homemade meets a good cause-I’m so rocking Sandra Lee style today with a tub of school fund-raising cookie dough. Some of you may be ready to click away, but do me a favor…keep reading because the end result it worth your time. I’m typically not a big fan of using premade cookie dough, but I am a fan of taking action when it comes to raising money for schools. So with a giant tub of cookie dough in one hand and my mixer primed for some action, the pre-made dough ends up being the surprise star in these adorable Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes. These glorious gems of chocolate goodness are topped with my favorite vanilla buttercream frosting recipe, mini chocolate chips, and a cute little cookie. If you enjoyed this recipe, you may like... Tagged as: Buttercream Frosting, Cake, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Comfort Food, Cookies, Cupcakes, Desserts, Easy
Butterbeer Cupcakes This is part IV in a mini-series of Harry Potter snacks from the books brought to life (part I is on Honeydukes treats, part II is all about the cauldron cakes, and part III features every wizard's favorite drink—butterbeer!). I confess that Butterbeer Cupcakes aren't actually mentioned in the Harry Potter series. In my defense, if JK Rowling had been given one of these while writing the books, she would have found a way to fit them in. They are so exceptional, I wouldn't be surprised if she featured them as a major plot point. I'm only half joking. Humor aside, the release of the final movie is upon us. Yet, as I keep reminding myself, this isn't really goodbye. My collection of Harry Potter books isn't going anywhere. I don't know about you, but I can always use the comfort of an old friend. These Butterbeer Cupcakes are easily on my list of the top three cupcakes of all time (if you put another one in front of me, I just may declare these the winner). You need to make these.
Oreo Cheesecake Hello sweet tooth! This decadent oreo cheesecake is literally just as good as it looks! I got this recipe from my wonderful Hungry Girl cookbook and I seriously didn’t think it would taste as incredible as it turned out. Nabisco 100 calorie Oreo Thin Crisps replace Oreo cookies and the ricotta and cream cheeses are all fat free. Ingredients 1/2 pack Nabisco 100 Calorie Oreo Thin Crisps, divided 1/4 cup fat-free ricotta cheese 2 Tbsp. fat-free cream cheese, room temperature 1 Tbsp. Instructions Break half of the cookies into small pieces, and finely crush the other half. Nutritional Information Serving Size: entire recipe • Calories: 174 • Fat: 1.5 g • Carbs: 24 g • Fiber: 0 g • Protein: 11.5 g • WW Points+: 4 pts
Self-frosting Nutella Cupcakes Cupcakes are an easy sell. Add Nutella, and they’re a hit. Best of all, swirling the Nutella directly into the white batter before baking creates swirly, chocolatey tops that have no need for frosting – saving you a step. And if you have kids who like to lick the frosting off their cupcakes and leave a sticky stump, the Nutella is baked right in. The batter is thick – it needs to be about the same consistency as the Nutella so that you can swirl the two together easily. The resulting cupcakes are dense and moist, and easy to take on picnics or to other events that call for transporting them – without frosting, it’s easier to bring them with you without risk of an icing mess. NOTE: In response to the comments below that the cupcakes were coming out dry, I’ve reworked this recipe. More on Babble: 10 Tasty Mug Cakes You Can Make in Just MinutesOut of the Campfire into the Oven: S’mores PieChocolate Chip Cookie Dough DipTwo Minute Mug Brownie2 Minute Chocolate and Salted Caramel Mug Cake
Molten Lava Cakes Recipe One of my m0st favorite desserts to make for Valentine’s Day or special occasions are molten lava cakes. If you’re not familiar with these special chocolate cakes you’re in for a real treat. Each cake is baked in individual cups (or cupcake tin) and served warm with a melt in your mouth chocolate liquid center (lava). Don’t let the photo intimidate you from making these miniature decadent chocolate cakes from heaven. These cakes are as good as the ones you order in fancy restaurants not to mention for a lot less expensive. Molten Lava Cakes Recipe Author: Savory Sweet Life Recipe type: Dessert Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 10 tablespoons (1¼ stick) butter8 oz (1 cup) chocolate chips (any type of chocolate chips will work but I recommend semi-sweet or a combination of bitter and semi-sweet)½ cup all-purpose flour1½ cups confectioners’ (powdered) sugar3 large eggs3 egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extractOPTIONAL : 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (Kahlua) OR 1 tsp. instant coffee powder
individual tres leches cupcakes Can you call these cupcakes if you eat them with a fork? I discovered tres leches cake at a local Mexican restaurant, and have never been the same. However, last time I made it, I probably put on ten pounds. These little heavenly cakes are enough to satisfy a sweet tooth at the end of a meal, but won’t have you feeling like you need to run a 5k to burn them off. To see instructional photos, please visit my blog on babble. tres leches cupcakes for the cake: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose four 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup sugar zest of 1 lemon (optional) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup milk for the tres leches: 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (freeze whatever is leftover) 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for the garnish: 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract fresh summer berries, such as strawberries or raspberries 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting For years, I have been on a quest for the perfect carrot cake recipe. And I mean – the real deal. No healthy wheat flour or applesauce substitutes. After a few close-but-not-quite attempts, I am thrilled to announce that I have found my recipe!!!! Their article (in this gem of a cookbook that everyone should own!) So if you love carrot cake, do yourself a favor and give this one a try. Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe(Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated) Ingredients: Cupcake Ingredients: 2½ cups (12.5 oz) all-purpose flour 1¼ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1¼ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. grated nutmeg½ tsp. ground ginger 1/8 tsp. ground cloves ½ tsp. salt 1 lb. (6-7 medium) carrots, peeled 1½ cups (10.5 oz) granulated sugar ½ cup packed light brown sugar 4 large eggs 1½ cups canola, safflower or vegetable oil Frosting Ingredients: 12 oz. cream cheese (not softened)6 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tbsp. vanilla extract4 cups powdered sugar, sifted Method:
"Sweets for the Sweet - Cupcakes, Cake Balls & Cake Pops" Put some fun into these long winter days with a cooking class at Cooks'Wares! You'll find our kitchens warm and inviting, our instructors excellent, and the entire experience a great time! Find a friend and come together for a great evening or weekend time together. The Winter Schedule of cooking classes at both Cooks'Wares locations is available for viewing on our website. Look over our offerings and choose your favorites now. You may register online, by phone, or in person at either store. Cheesecake Recipes - Easy Cheesecake Recipes at WomansDay.com - Womans Day - StumbleUpon Whipped, mixed, baked or frozen, at one point or another, most of us have lingered in our love affair with cheesecake. Here, we have 15 suggestions that might pull you back into a dangerous remission, glistening in all their creamy glory. We've got something for everyone, from raspberry-swirled to peanut butter-flavored; from no-bake fruitcake to bite-size bars; from tiramisu to pie. Go ahead—but don't say we didn't warn you. Recipes: Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake Mocha Cheesecake Bars Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Orange-Chocolate-Swirl Cheesecake Bars Brownie Cheesecake Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Tiramisu Cheesecake Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Almond Cheesecake with Three Sauces No-Bake Berry-Orange Cheesecake Pie Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Cappuccino Cheesecake Cherry Cheesecake Pie Mango, Lime, and Ginger Cheesecake Lemon Cheesecake