A moist and tender basic vanilla cupcake made extra flavorful with vanilla bean infused cream. Topped off with vanilla bean buttercream, these cupcakes are vanilla heaven! It does not get more classic than a vanilla bean cupcake. Pure, unadulterated vanilla flavor, with a creamy vanilla bean buttercream to match… It’s just heavenly, and you’re going…
Cupcakes
Simple Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
My go-to simple chocolate cupcakes are fluffy, moist, and don’t even require a mixer. Top them with a velvety smooth chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream (or pair with another favorite) for a simple yet impressive little cupcake! I am so grateful for my Fresh April Flours community. Since the beginning of my blogging journey (6 years…
Chocolate Layer Cake
Soft, moist, and smooth chocolate layer cake with the richest chocolate flavor you’ll ever taste. Super easy and only one bowl needed! Pair with my favorite chocolate buttercream, go-to vanilla buttercream, or something fancier to fit your liking. This chocolate layer cake recipe was updated (along with the photos) in May 2020 to reflect dual…
Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes
Sprinkle-speckled cupcakes that taste BETTER than the ones from the box, topped with creamy, sprinkle-filled vanilla buttercream. Ditch the mix and make your own funfetti cupcakes from scratch! This homemade funfetti cupcake recipe was updated (along with the photos) in April 2020 to feature a better, softer, and overall improved cupcake. WooooWEE! It’s been a…
Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
Simple orange cupcakes topped with swirls of orange and cream cheese frostings. Let’s think back to childhood for a second… Do you have a flavor that instantly comes to mind when you think of a treat you had often? My childhood flavors are cardamom and orange creamsicle. Weird combo, huh? I know that my mom…
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Sweet and spicy cupcakes full of all of your favorite gingerbread flavors and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. I don’t know about you, but gingerbread is a total year round flavor for me. In fact, gingersnaps are one of my favorite cookies, and I’ll take that cinnamon/ginger/cloves/nutmeg/allspice situation any day of the year….
Red, White, & Blue Swirl Cupcakes
Beautifully swirled cupcakes that taste as great as they look! Perfect for any patriotic celebration or any time you want some American pride in your dessert. And JUST LIKE THAT it’s time for another round of red, white, and blue swirly twirly desserts. Because it’s July 1st. BUT HOW? To be perfectly honest, this post…
Guinness Cupcakes
Dark chocolate cupcakes infused with a chocolate stout reduction and topped with a chocolate stout buttercream. Perfect for your St. Paddy’s Day celebration! If you’ve ever wondered what St. Patrick’s Day dessert dreams are made of, today is the day to find out. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the weekend corner, I must do…