All Things Cupcake - Updated Daily, Holiday Cupcakes, Birthday Cupcake Ideas, Cupcake Tattoos & more! » The science behind cupcakes » Spatula Magazine Baking cupcakes is a science as well as an art. Most of us have probably discovered the hard way that you can’t just spontaneously make up a cake recipe. So have you ever wondered, where did those magic numbers in the recipe book come from? I’ve researched many different cake recipes, in search of the perfect one, and one day was delighted to learn (from this clever book) that there are some very good rules for making cake recipes. 1. But does it work? Rule 1 Let’s start with 420g flour (that’s 3 cups). Rule 2Now for the eggs and the milk. 4 extra-large eggs weigh about 240g. Rule 3This is easy, we just add 240g of butter. Baking PowderLastly, the rule for adding baking powder is to add 1tsp of baking powder per cup of flour. And, we have a recipe! 3 cups of flour 2 cups of sugar 240g butter 3/4 cup milk 4 extra-large eggs 2 tsp baking powder (Moirs is a good brand) a pinch of salt (salt brings out the flavour in the cake, believe it or not) Heat your oven to 180 degrees.
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Cupcake Bakers Association :: Cupcake Characteristics Cupcakes have a distinct set of characteristics that have earned them that name, but it isn’t just the obvious. Yes, when dealing with a cupcake, one can be certain that a measure of cake will be presented in cup form. However, there are so many variations that, despite the simple template, one cupcake will be far different from the next cupcake. So what exactly makes a cupcake what it is? It’s basic ingredients. The flour forms the weight of the cupcake and the spongy material that softly gives way to hungry teeth. These are the basic ingredients that will remain the same for the vast majority of cupcake variations. That is just one example of how a change in cupcake selection will bear a much different culinary experience. One of the key aspects of any cupcake is maintaining the right texture of the cake itself. The rest is choice of flavor and embellishment.
The Brownie Project cupcake recipes photo courtesy of emmyboop I think by far one of the most popular cupcakes are Red Velvet Cupcakes. Red Velvet Cupcakes are by far my favorite kind of cupcake. First some background. Red velvet cupcakes traditionally come with boiled frosting which happens to be my favorite kind of frosting. 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder2 oz. red food coloring (two bottles) or 4 oz beet juice (if you use unprocessed light cocoa you can leave out the food dyes and you'll get a warm red/brown color)1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 1/2 cups sugar2 eggs, at room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature1 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon baking soda 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The reason why I love red velvet cupcakes so much is because of their rich and deep flavor. There are many red velvet cupcake recipes floating around, but the one that I gave to you should really be excellent.
Orange Crush Cupcakes | Serendipity Mommy 21.8K Flares Twitter 16 Facebook 51 Pin It Share 4.9K 4K+ Google+ 7 StumbleUpon 16.8K Reddit 0 21.8K Flares × Mmm I bet you can smell the orange! These Orange Crush Cupcakes are the first of the three monthly themed cupcakes I do and this month I chose pop, that is soda to you southern folks! I did end up putting some straight buttercream in the center of the cakes too so there is a hint of creme, which made a delicious orange cream flavor. Ingredients: 1 C. 1 1/2 C. 5 Eggs, room temperature (if they are too cold they will make your butter separate) 1 TBS. Zest from 2 oranges (I used one giant one, see that pic? 3 C. 1 TBS Baking Powder 1 TSP. Buttercream Frosting - 1 C. 4 C. 1/2 C. 2 TBS. Instructions: Preheat oven to 350° F and line your cupcake pan with papers. Cream butter and sugar together, then add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Add vanilla and orange zest and mix for another couple minutes. Fill your cups 3/4 full with the batter. For the Frosting: Orange Crush Cupcakes
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting Strawberries are such a delicious fruit, how can anyone resist a juicy ripe one. I love strawberry anything as long as it taste fresh and not the fake processed version of strawberry. Many of us have a recipe for strawberry cake that calls for strawberry gelatin added to the cake mix, but this recipe is so much better because the strawberry flavor comes straight from the berry. The cake is amazingly light and moist, but not super sweet. The cream cheese frosting is also flavored with just the berries, nothing artificial and together with the cupcakes makes a perfect marriage. Ingredients: 1 white cake mix ( I used Ducan Hines) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup mashed strawberries 3 egg whites 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup whipping cream Frosting Ingredients: 8 oz. of cream cheese room temperature 1/2 cup butter at room temperature 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup mashed strawberries drained well (frosting adapted from the cake doctor) Directions: Step 1: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Chocolate Souffles Oh how I love chocolate souffles, or pretty much anything chocolate. If by chance you haven’t had a chocolate souffle then you really must try this recipe out because it is very simple and good too, an easy starter recipe for the beginner. Souffle or the whipped egg whites makes everything rise high and adds a light and fluffy feel to the chocolate so when you put it in your mouth it melts away. then I suggest you make these individual chocolate souffles that only make 4 servings. Ingredients: 1 T. melted butter 2 T. plus 2 tsp. fine granulated white sugar 2 ounces of Ghirardelli 60% Cacao bittersweet chocolate chips 2 T. plus 1 tsp. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 egg whites 2 egg yolk Directions: Step 1: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Tagged as: chocolate , dessert , souffle
Healthy Frozen Strawberry Popsicles Today’s recipe comes from a desire to eat healthier and loose a few pounds. I know who doesn’t want to loose a few pounds from time to time. I have to be realistic because I love to bake and eat ice cream, so instead of eating a bowl of ice cream every night one of these little pops satisfies that ice cream habit. Fresh strawberries have been seriously cheap around here lately so they have been my fruit of choice, plus I love em. Another plus to making these little treats is they are super easy to do and little hands can help too. {*style:<i><b>Ingredients & Supplies: </b></i>*} 1/3 cup Greek Oiko plain yogurt {*style:<i> </i>*} Tagged as: fruit , healthy , strawberry
Spiced Caramel Apple Cupcakes Craving Fall baking, then make these little cupcakes, they are a sinch and oh so good. Everyone loves cupcakes because it’s not like eating a great big piece of cake. If you have kids in school these cupcakes would make a great bake sale item for those fund raisers. Recipe 1 box of spice cake mix (I used Ducan Hines) 3/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1/2 cup Caramel topping 1 granny smith apple peeled and grated 2 egg whites 1 egg yolk Directions: Put all ingredients into a large bowl and either mix by hand or use a mixer until well blended. Frosting 1 1/2 sticks or 3/4 cup butter 2 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1/8 cup maple syrup 1/2 tsp.vanilla paste or extract 2 T milk Directions: soften butter and add the rest of ingredients. You want to make sure there is an opening on one end of the frosting bag you just created. Now your ready to pipe the circles on the cupcakes. You might also like this recipe from the Blue Eyed Baker’s Tagged as: Apple , caramel , cupcakes , frosting
Heavenly Coconut Cake My sister-in-law Jileen made this cake for a family gathering one time and we all swooned over it. This coconut cake is one of those recipes that you just have to have after you taste it. Some years ago she came across this wonderfully simple coconut cake that everyone loves and it has become a favorite. I made some slight changes but it’s still the easiest and best coconut cake for a crowd. Give it a try and judge for yourself on how wonderful it is. 1 box white cake mix(and ingredients to make) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can real cream of coconut 1 8 oz. tub cool whip(you may use real whipping cream) 1 pkg. frozen grated coconut(can use the regular not frozen type) Directions: Step 1: Mix cake mix according to package directions for 9X13 except substitute the liquid with buttermilk. Tagged as: cake , coconut , dessert
Banana Nut Muffins These muffins are the best banana muffins I’ve made, in years. I changed a recipe that I got in the mail years ago and made it my own. They are super moist and full of sweet banana flavor. I am a huge banana fan, if you don’t already know that, the rest of my family likes bananas okay but it is my choice for desserts like, pie, pudding, ice-cream and cake. If you’re a bit of a banana freak like me then you will love these little tender muffins. Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 large ripe bananas mashed 1 cup all-purpose-flour 1 cup wheat pastry flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped nuts Directions: Step 1: Pre heat the oven to 400 degrees. Enjoy while warm with a slab of butter on inside of the muffins mmm…so good Tagged as: banana , breakfast , muffins
Blueberry Muffins with a hint of lemon Simple blueberry muffins with a hint of lemon makes me happy. Muffins are one of my favorite treats I think it’s the cakey texture plus the sweetness. Muffins can be tricky to make if you over mix them they will become tough. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup white flour 1 T. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup melted butter 1 1/4 cup whole milk or half and half 1 T. lemon zest 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen (if frozen rinse well first) Directions: Step 1: In a large mixing bowl sift all the dry ingredients. Tagged as: blueberry , breakfast , muffin