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I’ve never been a big fan of milk, but I used to be able to enjoy cereal, as long as it wasn’t drowned in the stuff. The proper milk to cereal ratio has always been achieved by filling my bowl to the top with sugary cereal, and adding milk until it just BARELY starts...

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 1 box white cake mix 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jell-O 10 oz package frozen SWEETENED strawberries, thawed and pureed (DIVIDED into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup) 1/2 cup thawed frozen margarita...

Elvis Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Banana Cupcakes: 3 large bananas, mashed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Peanut Butter...

Key Lime Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 1 box (18.25 oz) classic white cake mix 1 small box (3 oz) Lime Jell-O 1 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 3/4 cup limeade concentrate, thawed 2 cups graham cracker crumbs Frosting: 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, slightly softened 8 oz block...

Stiff Buttercream Frosting for Easter Bunny Cupcakes INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks butter), slightly softened 2 TBS milk 1 tsp vanilla 4 cups powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS 1.  In the bowl of a mixer, beat butter, milk, and vanilla on medium low speed until smooth.  With the mixer on...

Black Forrest Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder (I used Hershey Special Dark) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted...

Almond Joy Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder (I used Hershey Special Dark) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted...

Hey guys!! So, I’m super excited to tell you about a new project I’m working on… It’s another baby!! Just kidding.  It’s not another baby.  Honestly, I don’t even know why I said that.  I have issues, clearly. Anyways, I am contributing on a...

Basic Buttercream and White Chocolate Ganache INGREDIENTS Buttercream: 2 sticks salted butter, softened slightly 3 TBS milk or cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups powdered sugar White Chocolate Ganache: 6 oz white chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup corn syrup Pink candy...

Mini Lemon Cupcakes with Sweet Tea Frosting INGREDIENTS Cake: 1 box yellow cake mix 3 oz box lemon Jell-O 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup water 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract Frosting: 3 regular sized tea bags 1/4 cup boiling water 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 3...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Box chocolate cake mix (I like Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge), plus eggs, oil and water to prepare Eggless Peanut Butter Cookie Dough: 1 stick salted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1/2 cup...

I was at Target the other day, looking for things I don’t need, when I came across these adorable Spider Cupcake Stands. Of course, I had to buy them.  I am convinced that Target specializes in mind control — they probably pipe it into the popcorn smell, which is...

Frankenberry Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Strawberry Cake Mix, plus eggs, oil, and water to prepare (if you want to make your cupcakes homemade, by all means…please do.  But at this particular time in my life, I lack the time, energy, or inclination) Marshmallow Filling: 15 Large...

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Tangy Yogurt Frosting INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup canned pumpkin 3 eggs 1 cup FAGE Total 0% Greek Yogurt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Frosting: 4 Tablespoons butter, slightly softened 1/2 cup FAGE Total 0%...