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Orange Chocolate Cupcakes

November 18, 2019 by Faith Leave a Comment

Orange Chocolate Cupcakes have a soft, tender crumb and are aromatic with orange and chocolate. A beautiful white chocolate drizzle on top means there’s no need for frosting!

There’s no reason cupcakes have to be complicated. And there’s no need for them to have a mountain of frosting on top (although I admit, mmmm, frosting! But they can be just as good without it).

If you’re looking for the perfect thing to whip up for a party or gathering, my Orange Chocolate Muffins are it. They’re a wonderful addition to a dessert table (perfect for the holidays!), and if it’s a special occasion, they’re also good for brunch.…

Paleo Eggnog Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

December 23, 2016 by Faith 3 Comments

Paleo Eggnog Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream feature fluffy cake and creamy frosting, and are sure to please paleo and non-paleo eaters! Eggnog is one of those things that plays more of a nostalgic role for me than anything else. I love the idea of eggnog (because it always evokes happy holiday memories), but when it comes to actually downing a cup of it (even a small cup), I don’t quite love it so much. Even the best commercially-made brands of eggnog are always a little too rich and a lot too sweet for my taste, and I’ll be honest, making homemade eggnog just isn’t high […]...

Yellow Cake Cupcakes with Fudgy Chocolate Buttercream for Two

April 29, 2016 by Faith 13 Comments

Yellow Cake Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream for Two are perfect for those times when you need just a little something sweet, and the batch doubles beautifully if you’re having a small dinner party for four. These can be whipped up in the same amount of time it takes to run to the bakery and pick up a couple cupcakes! Celebrations in general and weddings in particular call for cake. It’s just one of those unwritten laws of the universe....

Cranberry-Pistachio Cupcakes

December 1, 2015 by Faith 9 Comments

These Cranberry-Pistachio Cupcakes are sweetly aromatic and soft-textured; from start-to-finish they’ll be ready in just an hour, and it’s perfect if you want just a small batch of something sweet. This time of year has the tendency to get so busy. With Thanksgiving over, our focus turns to Christmas and all the preparation that goes along with it. But a moment of peace, however brief, is a most welcome retreat in December. Even if it’s just taking an hour to make these cupcakes and then enjoying one with a cup of tea. I can’t think of anything more comforting than the smell of something sweet […]...

Cheddar-Caramel Chicago Mix Cupcakes

June 1, 2015 by Faith 10 Comments

So, Chicago Mix. You sweet, salty, sultry little vixen, you. I think you might very well be the one and only trashy snack from the junk food aisle that tempts me. But you tempt me so badly I avoid that aisle like the plague....

Vanilla Bean Guinness Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Coffee Buttercream {Small-Batch}

March 16, 2015 by Faith 6 Comments

These are definitely grown-up cupcakes with a complex flavor....

45 Springtime Desserts That Are Perfect for Easter

April 18, 2014 by Faith 4 Comments

In the collage above, on the left, top to bottom: Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Frosting from An Edible Mosaic and Flourless Carrot Cake with Mascarpone Frosting from Diethood; on the right, top to bottom: Blueberry Crisp from Taste, Love, & Nourish, Vanilla-Almond Pound Cake with Easy Strawberry-Rose Sauce from An Edible Mosaic, and Springtime Cupcakes from Kailey’s Kitchen. You might have noticed that I’ve been posting more of these round-up type posts lately. I actually just meant to post one spring-themed round-up post, but…...

Apple-Almond Streusel Muffins

October 11, 2013 by Faith 16 Comments

Have I ever told you about my mom’s apple pie? It’s killer. She always makes it deep-dish style (like Chicago pizza). Sometimes she’ll make it with a double crust and sometimes she’ll make it with what she calls a “French crumble topping”, and her thick apple layer is perfectly spiced and sweetened. It is hands-down the best apple pie. In the world. (Tall claim, but I’m sticking to it…but I won’t argue if you tell me the same about your mom’s pie.)...

Dark + Stormy Cupcakes: Fare That’s Fit for a Pirate

July 9, 2013 by Faith 18 Comments

You can probably guess by the name that the flavor of these cupcakes was inspired by the highball cocktail Dark and Stormy (which, according to Wikipedia, is trademarked by Gosling’s Export Limited of Bermuda who make Goslings Black Seal Rum). But there are a couple of other pieces of inspiration for these cupcakes that might not be so readily apparent....

Chocolate Cupcakes for Two {Vegan}

November 15, 2012 by Faith 35 Comments

There’s something about me you need to know. I can’t do dry cake. Or gummy cake. Or bland cake. I’d rather eat celery sticks. Even if I’m dying for a chocolate fix....