I know this has happened to all of us at some point... you've found the perfect liners to accessorize your pretty little cupcake. You're all set to bake when you realize that your cute little liners aren't so perfect anymore. They are all wonky. Yes, I do think wonky is the technical term for this! Your wrappers, which were once nice and perfectly round, are now oblong, flat and just out of shape. Sure, you can go ahead and pop them into your cupcake pan and bake away. But your cupcakes ... Continue Reading
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DIY: Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
We officially kicked off the holiday season on Monday with our annual Crate and Barrel Giveaway! And what better way to continue the fun than a new Christmas Cupcake Liner Craft? If you’re a regular reader, you know we love a good cupcake liner craft! And why not? They’re adorable, easy and make great use of the extra cupcake liners we all have lying around. A few weeks ago, I found my inner Santa and came up with a fun new tutorial for you. In a few simple steps, you’ll be able to ... Continue Reading
DIY: Cupcake Liner Witch Hats
I generally have a rule about rushing the season... that is, I try not to. But Halloween has been in the stores for so long now that it's starting to go on clearance. So today, I'm officially kicking off the Halloween season here on The Cake Blog! And what better way to start things off than with a fun Halloween Cupcake Liner Craft? If you're a regular reader, you know we love a good cupcake liner craft! And why not? They're adorable, easy and make great use of the extra cupcake liners we ... Continue Reading
DIY: Cupcake Liner Pom Poms
Who knew cupcake liners could be so versatile? I am loving all of the fun DIY projects using cupcake liners! First we featured a cupcake liner garland which would make a charming addition to any event. Then we shared an adorable cupcake liner Christmas tree to spruce up your holidays. Today we have another unique way to put your extra cupcake liners to good use. It's the perfect combination of party trends... pom poms and cupcakes! Check out these playful Cupcake Liner Pom Poms created ... Continue Reading
Fab Find: Cupcake Liner Christmas Tree
It's the last week before Christmas and it's go time! Everyone is busy with last minute shopping, decorating, baking and wrapping. And I'm right there with you! I am almost - almost finished with our Christmas cards so hopefully they will make it to the mailbox today. It still counts as long as they're mailed before Christmas, right? Anyway, today I thought I'd share a quick little Fab Find that I found over on Paper Crave. A combination of Christmas and cupcakes - how could it get any ... Continue Reading
Christmas Present Cupcakes
Christmas Present Cupcakes - how to decorate cupcakes to look like a gift box. A quick and easy holiday cupcake perfect for dessert or gift giving. A new tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. I love Christmas. It's an amazing time with friends and family. The city is strung far and wide with twinkling lights, the snow is sparkling, warm cookies fill the house with Christmas aroma, the tree is trimmed and the presents are thoughtfully wrapped. Traditional, ... Continue Reading
Garden Cupcakes
Garden Cupcakes - learn how to make these spring garden themed cupcakes with a simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. There's just something about spring. That fresh, post-winter smell is in the air, the buds are just beginning to sprout and the birds are singing. The sun hangs a little longer in the sky and all I can think about is switching out those clunky winter boots for a pair of flip flops and gardening gloves. Well, it only seems ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes
Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes - nostalgic gingerbread spiced cupcakes, topped with chocolate ganache, silky chocolate buttercream, gingerbread cookie crumbles and a chocolate dipped gingerbread cookie topper. A new holiday cupcake recipe, sponsored by McCormick®. Christmas is less than two weeks away. I repeat, LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY! I don't mean to shout but can you hear the panic through my capital letters? How can it be mid-December already? Every November I tell myself THIS will ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cupcakes
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cupcakes - chocolate cupcakes topped with salty chocolate pretzel frosting, chocolate ganache and a chocolate dipped pretzel topper. A new cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lindsay Conchar. These Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cupcakes are a delicious combination of chocolate and pretzels that are perfect for all lovers of sweet and salty! Plus, the festive holiday pretzels make them perfect for this time of year! I have so many memories as a kid of shopping for ... Continue Reading
Black Cat Cupcakes
Black Cat Cupcakes! Learn how to make these easy black cat Halloween cupcakes with a simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. We love Halloween. I mean, who doesn't. If you're a creative type, this is your time to shine. Homemade costumes, artful pumpkin carving and handmade sweet treats. So there's no chance you won't let these spooky little black cat cupcakes cross your path. The kiddies will love them, they're easy to make and they ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lindsay Conchar, is sharing a chocolate turtle cupcakes recipe. Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with caramel pecan frosting, caramel drizzle and chopped pecans. One thing you will regularly find flying around my kitchen is caramel. It’s just heavenly. I have loved it since I was a kid and will never stop. You know how boxes of chocolates usually have at least one that’s filled with caramel? That’s the one with my name on it. My grandmother was known for her love of ... Continue Reading
10 Cupcakes to Bake This Summer
Summer is a season of fresh berries and stone fruits, pool parties and popsicles, fireflies and backyard BBQ’s. Seriously, what's not to love about long days, lazy nights and impromptu get togethers with friends. With warm weather finally rolling in, I wanted to share a few cupcake recipes that have definitely earned a spot on my summer baking list. A few of these you've seen here on the blog before. The others have been patiently waiting on my Pinterest cupcake board for far too long. But any ... Continue Reading
Ski Scene Cupcakes
Our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls, are back with a new cupcake tutorial! As winter settles in, images of snow piled high, dancing flakes and crisp, chilly air start to fill our thoughts and get us excited for the cold months ahead. The best way to partake in all the snowy goodness is to bundle up and hit the slopes or to at least recreate the whole adventure in miniature, with Ski Scene Cupcakes. Capturing a winter wonderland ski scene is as simple as piling your ... Continue Reading
Christmas Cupcake Wreath
Christmas Cupcake Wreath! Learn how to make this pull apart cake that looks just like a wreath with a simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. Every Christmas season I plan on spending quality time with my sister over homemade hot cocoa, making sugar cookies with my kids, spending a snowy evening window shopping on Michigan Avenue with my husband and creating a fabulous cake to present at my friend of choice's Christmas party. Every ... Continue Reading
DIY Cupcake Terrarium
Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer. A step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. My sister and I were born and bred in the Midwest and there's no time like the fall to take a long walk, kick around some leaves and take in some nature. It's such an obvious source of creative inspiration and translates to cakes so easily, with its rich colors and ... Continue Reading
DIY Gold Feather Cupcakes
Our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls, are back with a new DIY today! Join along as they share a new cake project with a straightforward step-by-step tutorial. It was only natural that at some point, feathers should end up on cupcakes. They're so irresistibly beautiful and so, so trendy right now. They're also very ripe for artistic interpretation and that's how we ended up with gold and coral tipped feathers as a modern topper for a simple textured cupcake. Even more ... Continue Reading
Brownie Cupcake Sundaes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events, is back with a delicious new cupcake recipe.... Raise your hand if you've always got a box of brownie mix stashed in your pantry just in case you need to whip up something sweet in a pinch! Brownies are typically one sweet that I normally never make from scratch, because well, the box mix is just so easy and the results are always ooey gooey amazing! And if you slather some homemade chocolate frosting on top no one will ever know the ... Continue Reading
Peaches N’ Cream Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events, is sharing a Peaches and Cream cupcake recipe. Fresh peach cupcakes with peach buttercream frosting topped with a dollop of peach jam. It's finally peach season, and I couldn't be more excited! I love spending Saturday mornings taking a trip to our local farmers market and checking out all the fruits and veggies that are currently in season. Of course the moment I stumble across that first basket of orange and red juicy peaches, I ... Continue Reading
Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events, is back with a delicious new recipe.... Do you often find your self drooling over sweets that others have pinned on Pinterest hoping that some day you will get the energy or time to make them. Then that day finally comes, and well, the outcome does not appear nearly as perfect as it did in the photos you were drooling over? This has happened to me a time or two specifically when it comes to cinnamon rolls! They are my weakness and one of ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Blackberry Jam Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is sharing a traditional family recipe with us today... December is one of my favorite months of the year...full of family traditions, creating lots of memories and enjoying special recipes that have been passed down for many generations. This month I'm excited to share with you a a family recipe that my "granga" (my grandmother on my dad's side) has been making every Christmas since I can remember - Blackberry Jam ... Continue Reading
Cranberry Orange Cupcakes
I love this time of year when the holidays are just around the corner. It's not quite Thanksgiving yet and Christmas is still on the horizon. But the spirit of the holiday season is already here! I'm itching to start decorating for Christmas and it's taking every ounce of my willpower to wait until after Thursday. But my Christmas shopping is another story all together! I've been rocking check marks on my list for about a week now and it feels pretty good. I'm never this early with my ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Sweet Potato Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is back with a delicious new recipe for fall.... Well November is here, and that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner! One of my favorite sides from the turkey day feast is always the sweet potatoes. We've done them several ways in my family over the years, baked with marshmallows on top or as a souffle with a brown sugar pecan topping. So as a spin off to the always popular sweet potato casserole I've created a Brown ... Continue Reading
Caramel Corn Cupcakes
Caramel Corn Cupcakes - caramel cupcakes topped with caramel frosting and caramel popcorn studded with candy corn and cashews. A Halloween cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. Happy Fall Y'all! I'm thrilled to be back in full swing with baking and cupcakes after a few months away. Fall is one of my absolute favorite times to bake so I couldn't let another month go by without sharing a new recipe with you all! I hope you like CARAMEL because this ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is back with a delicious new recipe.... Sweet pineapple, brown sugar, butter and a cherry center are the star ingredients of one of my favorite traditional summer cakes, Pineapple Upside-Down. Today I'm re-inventing this cake as a mini version. Typically when I think of Pineapple Upside-Down Cake I think of pineapple rings with a cherry in the middle, which is beautiful when baking a large cake. For this recipe, I decided crushed ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Blackberry Cobbler Cupcakes
I've never met a fresh berry that I didn't like. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries. You name it, I'm in. Deliciously sweet on their own or jazzed up with a little hint of sugar and mint. OR... baked up into a hot, bubbly, berry cobbler... now we're really talking berries! I have fond childhood memories of my mom's blackberry cobbler. A cobbler that started with wild blackberries, picked in a local field. Which honestly, is a concept I can't even imagine now as an ... Continue Reading
Recipe : Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is back with a delicious new recipe.... Fruity or chocolate...which option do you often find yourself picking when it comes to desserts? I'm a chocolate girl myself, but in the summer months I tend to sway more to the fruity, fresh and lighter sweets. So I was originally planning to make a Key Lime Pie flavored cupcake for this month's post to embrace some of the fresh flavors and colors of summer. Well I'm sure you are wondering, so ... Continue Reading
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes. Bright lemon cupcakes with fresh blueberries topped with lemon cream cheese frosting. Garnished with lemon zest and more blueberries. Blueberries and lemons are a match that was simply meant to be. This fresh blueberry-studded cupcake is infused with lemon zest and topped with a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting, creating a flavor combination that is refreshing, bright and incredibly tempting. So tempting that you might have a hard time resisting these Lemon ... Continue Reading