Need Your BEST/Most Original Cupcake Recipe!!

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Fess up...have you been on Cupcake Wars? LOVE THAT SHOW!

OOOO..I LOVE that show!!!

 

[Yankeemouse]

Aimlyles, would love the french toast / maple syrup recipe...can you post it?

thanks!

 

[Teacher03]

Punkin712, I would love your recipes! I have just recently started making cupcakes from scratch and these sound delicious.

 

[aimlyles]

I got these from a cupcake book but can't remember which one

French Toast Cupcakes
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 eggs
1 tsp maple extract
1/2 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350 F
1. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together in a small bowl

2. Whisk together sugar, butter, and eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in maple extract. Alternately whisk in flour mixture and milk, making 3 additions of flour mixture and 2 of milk. Beat until smooth.

3. Scoop batter into muffin pan lined ith paper liners. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tops of cupcakes spring back when lightly touched. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on rack before frosting.

Maple Buttercream

2 cups Confectioner's Sugar (powdered sugar)
3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
2 TBSP pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp maple flavored extract
pinch salt

1. Beat all the ingredients together until smooth

2. Spread over cooled cupcakes and set aside at room temperature until ready to serve or for up to 8 hours.

 

[prncess674]

Smores cupcakes

1. Melt a stick of butter
2. Take plain graham crackers and pulse in a food processor (maybe 5 or 6 sheets)
3. Drizzle melted butter and combine till it becomes clumps
4. Place cupcake liners in pan
5. Spoon a dollop of the graham cracker mix in each
6. Place in 350 over for just a few minutes till the "crusts" firm up (don't overbrown)
7. Take a small cup to press the mix into the cups (this makes the base)
8. Make packaged chocolate cake mix according to box. (I also stir in some chocolate chips to make them a littly gooey and chocolatey in the middle)
9. Pour mix on top of graham cracker bottoms
10. Add crumbs of the graham cracker mix crumbs to the top of the raw mix (don't press)
11. Bake till cupcakes are done

Fluffy frosting

1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 dash salt
2 egg whites, unbeaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Combine sugar, water, cream of tartar and salt in saucepan.
2. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Very slowly add sugar syrup to unbeaten egg whites in mixing bowl, beating constantly with electric mixer until stiff peaks form (about 7 minutes).
4. Beat in vanilla

If you are feeling extra adventurous you can use a creme brulee mini torch and turn the peaks of the frosting brown.

 

[punkin712]

Forget the recipe I want to know where the bakery is!

We're in Plainsboro, NJ. If anyone lives nearby or finds themselves in the area, stop in to say "hello!"

 

[punkin712]

Fess up...have you been on Cupcake Wars? LOVE THAT SHOW!

No, we haven't...we were asked to audition for the 1st season, but it seemed a little intimidating. Now that I've heard more about the show, I think we made the right decision - waaaay too much pressure!

 

[punkin712]

I figured I'd just post a few recipes...hope that's okay! Enjoy!!

Egg Nog Cake – sugar + sunshine bakery

8 ounces unsalted butter, softened
12 ½ ounces (1 ¾ cup) sugar
½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
12 ounces (2 ¾ cups) cake flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
9 fluid ounces egg nog

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (baking time will depend upon size of cake or cupcakes)

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light in color and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Add vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add to egg/butter mixture in three additions, alternating with egg nog, beginning and ending with flour.

Egg Nog Frosting – sugar + sunshine bakery

1/3 cup egg nog
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces butter, softened
25 ounces confectioners sugar

Combine egg nog and vanilla and set aside.

Place butter and nutmeg in bowl of a stand mixer. Blend to soften butter and incorporate nutmeg. Alternately, add milk/vanilla and confectioners sugar and beat until thoroughly mixed.

 

[punkin712]

Pumpkin Cake – sugar + sunshine bakery

12 ounces (2 ¾ cups) cake flour
14 ounces (2 cups) sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
6 fluid ounces vegetable oil
18 ounces canned pumpkin
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (baking time will depend upon size of cake or cupcakes)

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add the eggs and oil and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened – do not overbeat. Stir in the bananas and vanilla.

Cream Cheese Frosting – sugar + sunshine bakery
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces butter, softened
1 tablespoons vanilla extract
20 ounces confectioners sugar

Place cream cheese and butter in bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated. Add vanilla and mix to combine. Gradually add confectioners sugar and beat until thoroughly mixed.

 

[punkin712]

Candy Cane Crunch Cake – sugar + sunshine bakery

8 ounces unsalted butter, softened
14 ounces (2 cups) sugar
5 large eggs
12 ounces (2 ¾ cups) cake flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
9 fluid ounces milk
Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (baking time will depend upon size of cake or cupcakes)

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light in color and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg/butter mixture in three additions, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.

Pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle crushed candy canes/peppermint candies on batter (approximately ½ teaspoon each for standard cupcakes) and swirl into batter with a toothpick.

Peppermint Frosting
1/3 cup whole milk
2 ounces crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
8 ounces butter, softened
25 ounces confectioners sugar

Place butter and crushed candies in bowl of a stand mixer. Blend to soften butter and incorporate crushed candy pieces. Alternately, add milk and confectioners sugar and beat until thoroughly mixed.

 

[kalliyan1]

Shh...I got the babycakes cupcake maker for my daughter for christmas, along with the minnie mouse cake mix and sprinkles. If you can PM the peppermint recipe I can add it to the gift for her. I want to collect as many recipes for her as I can. We can bake them in the oven together, or she can do them in her cupcake maker on her own.

Where did you get this?

 

[amamax2]

I figured I'd just post a few recipes...hope that's okay! Enjoy!!

sugar + sunshine bakery

punkin712:

Thank you so much for sharing these!!!!

Is sugar + sunshine bakery the name of your bakery? If so, very cute name!

 

[mrsklamc]

Had to dig for this recipe because I saw it a few days ago but had no intention of making it myself:

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/342qB...s-cupcakes-with-chocolate-mousse-filling.html

Disclaimer: not my blog nor the blog of anyone I know.Snickers cupcakes though!

 

[punkin712]

punkin712:

Thank you so much for sharing these!!!!

Is sugar + sunshine bakery the name of your bakery? If so, very cute name!

yep and thanks!!!

 

[jacksmom]

I figured I'd just post a few recipes...hope that's okay! Enjoy!!

Egg Nog Cake – sugar + sunshine bakery

8 ounces unsalted butter, softened
12 ½ ounces (1 ¾ cup) sugar
½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
12 ounces (2 ¾ cups) cake flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
9 fluid ounces egg nog

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (baking time will depend upon size of cake or cupcakes)

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light in color and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Add vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add to egg/butter mixture in three additions, alternating with egg nog, beginning and ending with flour.

Egg Nog Frosting – sugar + sunshine bakery

1/3 cup egg nog
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces butter, softened
25 ounces confectioners sugar

Combine egg nog and vanilla and set aside.

Place butter and nutmeg in bowl of a stand mixer. Blend to soften butter and incorporate nutmeg. Alternately, add milk/vanilla and confectioners sugar and beat until thoroughly mixed.

Thank you! I can't wait to make them!

 

[momoflizandains]

Fantastic recipes! Thanks for sharing.

 

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Where did you get this?

At the Disneyshopping.com website..they had it on sale..can't remember how much, it was a few weeks ago..they might still have it...check under kitchen I think.

Edited..I just checked and they have the cookie mix

 

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Candy Cane Crunch Cake – sugar + sunshine bakery

8 ounces unsalted butter, softened
14 ounces (2 cups) sugar
5 large eggs
12 ounces (2 ¾ cups) cake flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
9 fluid ounces milk
Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (baking time will depend upon size of cake or cupcakes)

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light in color and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg/butter mixture in three additions, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.

Pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle crushed candy canes/peppermint candies on batter (approximately ½ teaspoon each for standard cupcakes) and swirl into batter with a toothpick.

Peppermint Frosting
1/3 cup whole milk
2 ounces crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
8 ounces butter, softened
25 ounces confectioners sugar

Place butter and crushed candies in bowl of a stand mixer. Blend to soften butter and incorporate crushed candy pieces. Alternately, add milk and confectioners sugar and beat until thoroughly mixed.

Thanks! I think Santa will enjoy these on Christmas Eve LOL!