Posts Tagged ‘cupcakes’

Basketball Cupcakes
I’m not sporty in the least, but I love March Madness. And Basketball Cupcakes! There’s something about picking brackets and forming an arbitrary, but intense, attachment to a college basketball team. One year, I was completely infatuated with Gonzaga, another with George Mason. Usually though, it’s Duke. Most often, I have no basis for this temporary, sporty little crush. Wherever your allegiance lies, I hope we can all agree on one th... Read More
Bro-nie (aka Brownie) Cupcakes
I don’t know if you noticed, but My Little Pony made a huge come back in 2011. Whether there was an actual departure is unclear, but regardless, I heard a lot about MLP. Lots more. Such as, apparently MLP expanded its viewing demographic from grade school aged girls to . . . 20 to 30-ish year old guys?  That’s right, the bro-nie. The dawn of the bro-nie rose at the same hour at which swanky new cupcake technology appeared on the horizon. Co... Read More
Quick Fix: Pizza Cupcakes!
Now that the holidays are over, the last thing anyone wants to think about is cooking. I love the holidays, but the two most dreaded words that my family utters after the Thanksgiving cooking marathon are, "I'm hungry." So, I'm always on the look out for a quick food fix for starving bellies. Pillsbury pizza crust saves the day every time, and these Pizza Cupcakes are a "total win" snack that you can throw together in four easy steps! Step... Read More
Gobble-Gobble, Turkey Cupcakes!
Here's a sweet treat the kids will definitely gobble-gobble up! It’s almost turkey time again! These easy turkey cupcakes are a great way to sweetly celebrate the season—and they are the perfect treats to get the little ones involved in the kitchen fun. The ingredients are simple. For each cupcake you’ll need: 1 plain chocolate cupcake & chocolate frosting 1 Double Stuff Oreo cookie 6 candy corns 1 large malt ball... Read More
How to Make Cupcakes
Don't let the fancy frosting fool you; learning how to make cupcakes is a snap. Cupcakes can be any kind of sponge cake you wish from regular to red velvet, lemon to chocolate, but the basic process for baking cupcakes is the same for each. The recipe is the same as for a regular cake; the key is in the amount of batter you use, and to keep an eye on your timings. Cupcake Batter and Cups Making sure your batter is light and thoroughly mixe... Read More
Fall TV: Boxed Wine Cupcakes
Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have a favorite housewife TV show. Real or scripted, watching them is a guilty pleasure that one should not be denied. The drama  (and wine!)  flows freely, offering an indulgent escape from the everyday. Of course, everyone knows that guilty pleasures are best shared with friends - while eating cupcakes. So bake a batch or two of Boxed Wine Cupcakes and get the girls together for a Real Housewives... Read More
Everyone knows that an ordinary cupcake is confectionery brilliance in and of itself, but a Fun da-Middles cupcake is sweet goodness on steroids. When Betty Crocker opens its kitchen doors, you know you’re in for some serious baking magic time. That’s exactly what the Tablespoon team got when they were invited in to test-drive the new filling-in-the-middle cupcakes, Fun da-Middles. The morning started off with a little trepidation fro... Read More
“Juicy Lucy” Cupcakes
Ever had a Juicy Lucy? We all know there’s nothing better than a burger.  Unless it’s a Juicy Lucy, which one-ups a regular burger as it is two patties stuffed with a hot gooey, cheesy center (Beware: That first bite can be dangerous!).  It sounds odd to the uninitiated, but the Juicy Lucy is truly a burger graduated to the proverbial next level. So it’s easy to see then, how the new Fun-da-middle cupcakes, with their ingenious cr... Read More
Sweet Party Favors
Hosting a shindig soon? Have your party recipes ready? House all decorated? Fabulous. Those are key. But you can really make your party the talk of the town with these sweet party favors! We all love midnight snacks, and these goodies will cure those late-night cravings or give your guests a next-day reminder of the fun they had. Baked to Perfection Whip up a batch of your favorite cupcake in miniature sizes. Supply small take-out boxes for... Read More
A Mother’s Day Celebration She’ll Love
This year, go beyond the usual nice-brunch-at-a-restaurant for Mother’s Day. Instead, plan an all-girls luncheon to honor her. Invite all the women of the family together to celebrate: Mom, Grandma, sisters, sisters-in-law, daughters, granddaughters, aunts, you name it. It sounds like a big production, but in fact it can be quite simple to pull together. Set the stage for a proper but comfortable celebration. Encourage guests to pull out th... Read More