Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Cupcakes

As of three years ago, I had never made non-box mix cupcakes. Sure, box mix cupcakes are okay. Like when you talk about them, you think “Ehhhhh.” And they’re definitely edible. But when have you ever thought, “Wow! That box mix cupcake was amazing!” Probably never. The ingredient list on the back of a box […]

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting

October 14th is pretty much the sweetest day ever – it’s National Dessert Day! America has spoken, and their favorite dessert is CUPCAKES! Or at least that’s what over half of FOX59 viewers say their favorite dessert is. And I’d have to agree with them. Cupcakes are cute and portable and of course delicious! So

Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting

WARNING: These cupcakes are for serious chocolate fans only. Consumer discretion is advised. These cupcakes are not your average chocolate cupcake. Sometimes when you eat a chocolate cupcake, they have a very weak taste. Like if someone were to blindfold you and you didn’t see what the cupcake looked like, you wouldn’t be 100% certain

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

It’s the day before Thanksgiving. And if you’re like my mother, you’ve already had everything planned out three weeks in advance. But if you’re the other 99% of the population that hasn’t decided what you’re going to make yet, don’t fret! These Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are here to save the day.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

As many of you may already know, I don’t have any siblings. I always wanted a little sister, and 14-years-ago on this day I was blessed with the next best thing – a baby cousin named Audrey. Audrey has the most beautiful heart, and I’ve loved watching her grow up throughout the years. This year,

Sweet and Tangy Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet is one of the most popular flavors for just about everything. From Pop Tarts to pancakes to ice cream and even tea, everyone seems to love Red Velvet. The past few years I’ve definitely partaken in the Red Velvet craze. I order Red Velvet cheesecake and eat Red Velvet frozen yogurt. But up until recently, I never

NOT-YOUR-BOX-MIX FUNFETTI CUPCAKES

Is there anyone that doesn’t love funfetti cupcakes? Even chocoholics can appreciate fluffy vanilla cake with bursts of colorful sprinkles. Generally when people hear funfetti they think of the blue Pillsbury boxed cake mix where you just add oil, water and eggs. People love it because 1) it’s easy and 2) it’s delicious. But as

Sweet Strawberry Cupcakes

Until about 6 months ago, my definition of homemade cupcakes was a box mix. And don’t get me wrong, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with mixes. But as the rest of my cooking abilities began to develop I decided I needed a new challenge — cupcakes.  Cupcakes are great because they’re perfectly portioned-out desserts, and you