Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
Posted on March 29, 2016
Moist cupcakes bursting with lemon flavor and bursts of poppy seeds are topped with a creamy vanilla bean frosting. Before I tell you all about these pretty spring cupcakes, we have to talk about a special cookbook that is officially launching TODAY. My friend Andie (author of this book that I love), just published her…
Mini Funfetti Cupcakes
Posted on October 30, 2015
Everyone’s favorite funfetti cupcake in mini form! Homemade funfetti cupcakes from scratch. I’ve been wanting to bake something from the Sweetapolita cookbook since I got it months ago, but really needed a special occasion to do any of her gorgeous creations justice. L’s birthday seemed the right time! And just a note, I bought Rosie’s…
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Buttercream
Posted on October 28, 2015
Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a light and super creamy peanut butter frosting. L’s birthday party might not have been the picture perfect event I had planned (have I learned nothing after a year of being a mom?), but the desserts, they were pretty on point if I do say so myself. We had the…
The Best Birthday Desserts
Posted on February 2, 2015
Looking for the perfect birthday dessert? Here are 30 of my favorite homemade celebratory treats! February is the start of birthday season in my world. My sister, sister-in-law, and mother-in-law all have their big days this month. March is for both of my parents (plus their anniversary!), my brother-in-law, and much of my mom’s family.…
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
Posted on July 31, 2014
Perfect fluffy vanilla cupcakes stuffed with a homemade blackberry jam filling and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. These peanut butter and jelly cupcakes would be perfect for a summer potluck! Lately it feels like the productive hours in my day are decreasing on a regular basis. I'm not knocked out tired like I was…
Double Chocolate Stout Mini Cupcakes
Posted on November 4, 2013
Moist chocolate stout cupcakes topped with a creamy chocolate stout buttercream are a fun dessert for any beer lover! I don’t have a ton of photos of these cupcakes because I was too busy the day of Matt’s party with everything else. However, these cupcakes are too good not to share and were a fun…
Caramelized White Chocolate Truffle Pumpkin Cupcakes
Posted on September 30, 2013
As if moist pumpkin cupcakes weren’t enough, I filled them with a luscious caramelized white chocolate ganache and topped them with caramelized white chocolate buttercream. These cupcakes are easily one of my favorite recipe creations in the entire life of the blog. I’m not the biggest cupcake lover (I’d rather have layer cake), so when…
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Blueberry Cream Cheese Icing
Posted on June 23, 2013
I blame this on the cupcake wrappers. I’m actually not kidding. It has been way too long since I shared a recipe on the blog and I thought that since 4th of July is right around the corner, it was about time I used the cute little American Flag cupcake wrappers that have been in…
(Real) Pistachio Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream
Posted on March 10, 2013
Flavorful pistachio cupcakes made from scratch and topped with the best brown sugar buttercream. My dad isn’t a dessert person. I know, cover your mouth in horror! Him and my sister both… my mom and I, we are just made differently. Actually, I relate to my dad in a lot of other ways. His math…
Mini Cookies ‘n Cream Cupcakes
Posted on February 19, 2013
Well, I’m pretty much at that point before vacation where I’m in a little bit of denial about how much I need to do beforehand. Lots and lots and lots of cookies need to be made and my head is already in a world where the sun is shining and I have a tequila infused…
Mini Lemon Cupcakes with Perfect Silky Buttercream
Posted on September 12, 2012
Mini lemon cupcakes with the silkiest lemon buttercream. First off, for those of you who don’t already know, I’m a finalist for a Martha Stewart American Made Award! Not only is this an honor, but it is also an amazing opportunity. The winner will be selected based on VOTES and will be honored at the…
Brown Sugar Cupcakes with Cinnamon Ginger Buttercream and Ginger Cookie Pecan Brittle
Posted on August 26, 2012
Moist brown sugar cupcakes topped with a flavorful buttercream and surprise brittle topping. Sometimes it is easy to get in a rut. A cookie rut. An exercise rut. A wearing the same $12 gap t-shirt every day rut. We get a little comfortable with the usual. Cookies are easy and I’ve gotten great at them.…
Simple Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing and a Joy the Baker Book Review
Posted on March 7, 2012
This week in the series of Joy the Baker spotlight and cook-off posts we were asked to write a review of the full cookbook. And to be honest, I only have positive things to say. The Joy the Baker Cookbook has all of the elements that make me love a cookbook: Beautiful colorful photos for EVERY…
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes
Posted on February 12, 2012
Ever since I saw Lori’s Chocolate Cheesecake Cake, I have been dreaming of making something that could satisfy my desire to lock myself in a room with the cake and a fork. And while the last thing I need is an entire cake on my hands (oh wait, I do have an entire cake in…
Mini Banana Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream
Posted on December 27, 2011
Today I experienced something that I don’t remember experiencing before. I was sugared out. After baking three batches of cookies, two batches of cupcakes and “tasting” leftover desserts that have been lingering in my kitchen I am ready to give up sweets for my New Years resolution. Or not. I mean really, do you honestly…
Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting
Posted on December 15, 2011
A few months ago, I was offered the chance to review a cupcake magazine. Yes, a cupcake magazine! How could I say no to that? Well, I finally got around to making some cupcakes weeks and weeks later. Not sure why I waited so long. Maybe because I’m just so obsessed with cookies I can’t…
Ice Cream, Pizza, Cupcakes and Why My Pants are Tight
Posted on September 13, 2011
This past weekend was pretty amazing. After a fun summer of spending weekends with our respective families, it was a nice change of pace to have a weekend getaway just the two of us. We headed up to Lenox, Massachusetts on Saturday courtesy of a wedding gift from Matt’s brother and his wife. We had…
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Posted on July 6, 2011
Who doesn’t like chocolate covered strawberries? And what is good in fruit form, has to be better in cupcake form. Am I right? Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes? Yes please! These dense little cupcakes have a lovely hint of strawberry that pairs so well with a generous spread of chocolate frosting! If you are looking for…
Cookie Bottomed Cupcakes
Posted on June 23, 2011
I’m guest posting over at the lovely Frosting for a Cause today. Head over there to get the recipe for my Cookie Bottomed Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing and support the women with cancer in your life.
Ice Cream Inspiration
Posted on March 3, 2011
Did you know that Cold Stone sells ice cream cupcakes? They do. Did you know that ice cream is my ultimate portion control weakness? It is. If you put this in front of me and left me alone, it would be gone when you came back. Individual ice cream cupcakes, however, this is portion control…
