these cupcakes are a crowd pleaser. they are simple, perfectly moist and so good. i added some sugar decorations to the tops to pretty them up even more. Read More
i am not a huge fan of chocolate - i like it but don't love it but
these cupcakes have converted me to a chocolate lover. my biggest
complaint with chocolate desserts is the chocolate is never vibrant
enough for me. to bring out the chocolate flavor more - i always add
espresso to any chocolate dessert i make and this recipe, with its
large addition of espresso, is simply amazing.
the cupcakes are so moist and chocolaty and the vanilla bean
buttercream is the perfect frosting. there is nothing more classic than
a really great chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting. both of these
recipes take that classic cupcake to a whole new level. you will never
look at another chocolate cupcake the same way again. Read More
the pumpkin cupcake itself was moist with an excellent crumb and had
just the right spice. i was a bit freaked out by the addition of black
pepper in the cupcake - but it added that extra spice that make these
cupcakes a favorite of mine. the maple cream cheese frosting was the
perfect finishing touch - not too sweet. i sprinkled the tops with a
bit of cinnamon for decoration but it was a nice flavor addition as
well. a vanilla buttercream would be equally wonderful but would
probably up the sweet factor. Read More
the cupcakes are RED! bright, vivid and beautiful red. i have seen many
red velvet cupcakes that look kinda red but really they were brown with
a hint of red. not the case with these. the texture is lovely and the
cream cheese frosting is the perfect companion to the little cakes. it
provides just the right amount of tang and sweetness. Read More
i have heard about the great Sprinkles' cupcakes but have never actually had one myself - but if they are anything like this recipe - i might have to move that trip higher up on my list. the strawberry flavor of these cupcakes is vivid and fresh. i am glad i upped the vanilla a bit and the addition of lemon zest gave them a nice brightness. i hope you enjoy.... Read More
these vanilla cupcakes with lemon curd filling were super easy to make,
exactly what Jeff wanted and delicious. the cake itself was moist and
the lemon curd filling worked more perfectly than i could have hoped!
it was tart and had the right consistency for a cupcake filling. the
buttercream was very good as well - not too sweet and a good vanilla
flavor. i upped the amount of vanilla in the frosting and the cupcake
and added vanilla bean seeds to the cupcake. i don't know about you but
i want to see vanilla bean specks in vanilla desserts. Read More
