Cupcake Recipes and Decoration Ideas
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We celebrate with cupcakes all the time - and we're sure if you're a Celebrations reader, you do, too. Our contributor recently celebrated her brother's first visit to her new digs and stomping ground in Brooklyn with a cake pop class. Check out her story and tips to celebrate cupcake style at home - for any reason!
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In honor of our Cupcake Crown Competition, Stefani Pollack, the creative genius behind the popular blog Cupcake Project, recently sat down with us to answer a few questions. Check out her interview and learn why The Cupcake Project is a must-add to your daily blog perusal!
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Berry and chocolate flavors are so neatly paired. We just adore this cupcake recipe for special occasions - particularly those that are just about the two of you. Sweet, light and full of ooey-gooey goodness, we recommend giving these easy cupcakes a try as dessert for your next romantic rendezvous.
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Have a pizza party complete with a themed dessert! Frosting plays a minor role in this recipe and fresh fruit a big one. We love how cute these litte cakes are!
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Think pink with these cupcakes in a jar! Served at a little girl's birthday party, they also work well for bridal or baby showers, fundraisers or as lovely treat gifts for the girls.
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Cupcakes are a great treat to serve at any kind of party. Small and easily handled, you don't need flatware or even dinnerware to eat one. They can be nibbled while circulating in a crowd or enjoyed at table. If you want some truly unusual but delicious cupcakes that are simple to make, beautiful to look at and nutritious you'll love these watermelon cupcakes. Best of all, you don't have to use the oven and heat up your kitchen!
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Orange zest gives this cupcake recipe it's sweet, tart bite. We served our cupcakes in jars, but you can always frost your baked treats the old fashioned way. You won't get the same layered effect, but the flavor will be there!
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Sure you can make them with a box mix, but this devilishly delicious homemade recipe is decadent and perfect for celebrating a particularly special occasion.
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Topped with cream cheese frosting and blueberries, this stuffed cupcake is really delicious any time of the year, but we topped ours with some cute spider decorations to make them perfect for a Halloween treat for the girls.
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Basic vanilla cupcakes topped with a homemade buttercream frosting are a sweet treat everyone will enjoy. These are our go-to cupcakes for a celebration with a big crowd that might even have a few picky eaters because they're so simple and delightful.
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They're all here-- from easy to complex, colorful to sophisticated--you can find a cupcake to suit any mood or event in our cupcake slideshow!
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Festive holiday cupcakes are just a few ingredients away. Top red velvet cupcakes with candy to create a holly design that's pretty and easy. Our editor shows you how in this holiday video.
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Rainbow cupcakes are easier to make then they look - all it takes is a bit of patience and a good guide. Check out this easy to follow recipe and directions to make a batch of your own!
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Downsize your cupcakes and make them mini! These little guys are delightful to pop into your mouth when drizzle with a glaze rather than layered with frosting. And since they're so small and light you can indulge in a few at any time of the day, turning every meal into a possible celebration!
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A berry filling and velvety cake make this dessert a decadent one. If you've never tried stuffing your cupcakes before, we recommend making this recipe attempt number one!