Favorite cupcake recipe?

[TwingleMum]

I have a book club meeting and I was assigned dessert. I'd like to make cupcakes. I need a good recipe. Its 12 woman ages from 24 to 63.

 

[AKL_Megs]

Oreo Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

1 box Devil's Food Cake cake mix
1 package Oreos
1 tub vanilla frosting
Maraschino cherries (optional)

Make cupcakes according to instructions on cake mix box.

Finely chop 1/3 package of Oreo cookies and blend with vanilla frosting.

Crush 1/3 package of Oreo cookies (will be used later to roll frosted cupcakes.)

Frost cupcakes.

Roll frosted cupcakes in crushed Oreos.

Top with "dried" (paper towel off juice residue) cherry.

 

[suejai]

http://www.styleathome.com/food-and-entertaining/recipes/recipe-lemon-cupcakes-with-lemon-cream-cheese-frosting/a/21330

Lemon Cupcakes
1 1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk

Frosting
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Glazed lemon peel
(OPTIONAL)
1 large lemon, washed
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

 

[Cat0727]

Chocolate Cupcakes and Peanut Butter Icing (by Barefoot Contessa)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/...kes-and-peanut-butter-icing-recipe/index.html

Ingredients
* 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
* 2/3 cup granulated sugar
* 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
* 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
* 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
* 1 cup buttermilk, shaken, at room temperature
* 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
* 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
* 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup good cocoa powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* Kathleen's Peanut Butter Icing, recipe follows
* Chopped salted peanuts, to decorate, optional

 

[JessicaR]

This is my favorite cupcake! Love the recipes posted so far.

Barefoot Contessa Coconut Cupcakes


Ingredients
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
5 extra-large eggs at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
14 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
For the frosting:
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1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In 3 parts, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in 7 ounces of coconut.

Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Fill each liner to the top with batter. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking rack and cool completely.

Meanwhile, make the frosting. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on low speed, cream together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with the remaining coconut.

 

[minniebeth]

Oh why oh why did I open this thread??!!
These recipes sound amazing!

My suggestion if you live by a Williams-Sonoma is to buy a cupcake mix they carry called Sprinkles. They are quick and easy as regular cake mixes but oh so delish! They are based off a (relatively) new cupcake company out of Beverly Hills called Sprinkles. They have locations opening up throughout the country's major cities.
A little pricey, but as much as you would spend for fine quality ingredients from scratch and much easier.

But I WILL be trying some of these suggested cupcake recipes! Thanks!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

I know it's not a recipe, but I've been eating my weight in red velvet cupcakes from Starbuck's lately. I bet you can find that recipe out there somewhere!

Yum yum!!

 

[Ciao Mickey]

This recipe is from the Barefoot Contessa and is yummy.


Carrot Cake Cupcakes

, 2001 Barefoot Contessa Parties!, All rights reserved

Prep Time:
30 min
Inactive Prep Time:
--
Cook Time:
45 min

Level:
Intermediate

Serves:
22 cupcakes

Ingredients

* 2 cups sugar
* 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* 3 extra-large eggs
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
* 3 cups grated carrots (less than 1 pound)
* 1 cup raisins
* 1 cup chopped walnuts

For the frosting:

* 3/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
* 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* 1 pound confectioners' sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat the sugar, oil, and vanilla together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the eggs, 1 at a time. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add 1/2 of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add the grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts to the remaining flour, mix well, and add to the batter. Mix until just combined.

Line muffin pans with paper liners. Scoop the batter into 22 muffin cups until each is 3/4 full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and cook for a further 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.

For the frosting, cream the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the sugar and beat until smooth.

When the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously and serve.

 

[TwingleMum]

Thanks everyone I'm a barefoot Contessa fan. All these cupcakes sound awesome

 

[JerseyJanice]

Make cupcakes according to the package directions of Duncan Hines Red Velvet cake mix except replace the water with the same amount of buttermilk. Frost them with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with green/white/red nonpareils if you have them.

Easy, delicious and festive.

 

[worm761]

This is a diabetic recipe for chocolate cupcakes. They are super yummy! I had gestational diabetes and chocolate cravings. I am so bad, I don't even bother to frost them. Though I am sure you will want to.


chocolate cupcakes
6 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 18 muffin cups with paper baking cups. Melt margarine in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sugar. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; add dry mixture alternately with the buttermilk and vanilla to the saucepan containing the margarine and sugar. Stir the batter with a whisk until it is well blended. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. Store, covered, at room temperature.

 

[TwingleMum]

Thanks everyone. Keep them coming