Classic Vanilla Cupcakes from Scratch

Classic Vanilla Cupcakes are my favorite! And you'll be surprised how easy they are to make from scratch.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup(1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla paste or extract
• 2-1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1-1/4 cups milk
• 1 Recipe Vanilla Buttercream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well in between each addition.
3. Add the vanilla, baking powder, salt, flour, and milk. Mix just until batter forms.
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Bananas Foster Cupcakes

Bananas Foster Cupcakes with a moist banana-flavored cupcake, a rich buttercream frosting, and a praline sauce drizzled on top are a delicious cupcake version of the classic New Orleans dessert. With mashed banana in the cupcake batter and frosting and banana slices in the praline sauce, this is a triple threat banana cupcake.

Ingredients

• 1 (15.25-ounce) box butter pecan cake mix, Betty Crocker
• 2 cups mashed banana, about 3 small
• 1 cup water
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup mashed banana
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tablespoon dark rum
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Praline Sauce

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons dark rum
• 2 tablespoons praline liqueur
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 banana, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 and line 18 muffin cups with liners. Set aside.
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BROWNIE CUPCAKES

Brownie Cupcakes are super yummy and so easy to make. A unique twist on a classic – brownies plus cake plus frosting in one unique and delicious Cupcake.

INGREDIENTS:

• Brownie Mix
• White Cake mix
• Cupcake Liners
• The Best Buttercream Frosting
• Halloween DIY Sprinkles
• Decorating Bags
• Wilton 2D Decorating Tip

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix up a batch of brownies.
2. Mix up a box of White Cake Mix and color it with orange food coloring.
3. Add a spoonful of brownie mix to the cupcake liners.  The brownie batter should only go about 1/3 of the way up the cupcake liner.  You want more cake batter than brownie batter.
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HEAVENLY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Heavenly Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes, made with cocoa and strong hot coffee, are the most decadent and moist chocolate cupcake recipe you'll ever enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup strong hot coffee or 1/2 cup boiling water + 1 pack starbucks via instant coffee
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425º F.
2. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
3. Combine hot coffee and cocoa powder. Mix well to dissolve and set aside
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ORANGE CREAMSICLE CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS
Cupcakes:

• 1 (16.25 oz) box white cake mix
• 1 (3 oz) box orange gelatin, less 2 Tablespoons to use for frosting
• 3 egg whites
• 2 Tablespoons orange zest (about one large orange)
• 3/4 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Filling:

• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
• 1/2 cup (115g) shortening
• 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 5-6 cups powdered sugar*
• 2 Tablespoons orange gelatin
• 1-2 Tablespoons milk or cream
• Orange sprinkles, optional

INSTRUCTIONS
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Rolo Cupcakes

Ingredients
CUPCAKES:

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature {I use salted}
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 ounce dark chocolate, finely chopped

CARAMEL FILLING:

• 1 C. white sugar
• 6 Tbsp. butter, room temperature {I use salted}
• 1/3 C. heavy cream

CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

• 1 C. butter, softened {I use salted}
• 3/4 C. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2-3 Tbsp. milk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3-4 C. powdered sugar
• 12 Rolos for garnish

Instructions
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STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES

These soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes have a creamy cheesecake center and fresh homemade strawberry frosting. They are always a hit at any dinner or party we bring them to.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

• 1 strawberry cake mix
• 1 - 3.4 ounce instant strawberry pudding mix
• 1/2 cup oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 1 - 3.4 ounce package instant cheesecake pudding mix
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups Cool Whip, thawed

For the Strawberry Butter Cream

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 3/4 cup diced strawberries
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 24 whole strawberries
• 48 graham cracker cookie sticks

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line muffin tins with 24 cupcake liners.
2. Beat the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, milk, and eggs for 2 minutes. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins.
3. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops spring back. Cool on a wire rack.
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Andes Mint Cupcakes

The best homemade chocolate cupcakes topped with thick and creamy mint frosting. These cupcakes taste just like the Andes mint candy!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk

For the frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter soft
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3-4 drops green food coloring
• chocolate mint candies optional

Instructions

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SNOW GLOBE CUPCAKES WITH GELATIN BUBBLES

These gorgeous Snow Globe Cupcakes are topped with edible gelatin bubbles. That’s right–you can eat both the cupcakes AND the globe! They look so amazing and impressive, and are perfect for the holidays!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 cupcakes baked and cooled
• 1 cup frosting of your choice
• Flaked coconut
• Snow globe-appropriate cupcake toppers like snowmen Santas, reindeer, trees, etc
• 8 gelatin bubbles

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a round tip, or a plastic bag with a hole cut in the corner. Pipe a thin ring of frosting on top of the cupcakes, leaving a margin around the edges so that the gelatin bubble can enclose the frosting entirely.
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s’mores cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 2 dozen chocolate cupcakes, made from box or your favorite recipe
• Marshmallow frosting (recipe follows)
• 3 Honey Maid Graham Crackers
• 2 Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bars

marshmallow frosting

• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• pinch of cream of tartar
• 1 cup minature Jet-Puffed Marsmallows
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla 

Directions:

1. In the top of a double boiler, over boiling water, combine 4 egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar.
2. Cook over rapidly boiling water, beating for about 3-4 minutes or until the sugar dissolves into the egg white. I use a whisk, but if you have a hand-held mixer, use that!
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