Top 5 Fun Cupcakes
Friday, 27 May 2011
TGIF! Let’s celebrate by looking at cute cupcakes. Here are my top 5 favorite fun flavors from the last year or so, plus a bonus bacon flavored one.
This junk food classic is made from scratch without all the artificial flavors and preservatives. Instead, you get a chocolate cupcake with a creamy center topped with rich chocolate ganache. Way better than the original (IMHO).
Another classic. The most festive and fun cake mix flavor, this time made from scratch. Toss a handful of rainbow sprinkles into vanilla cupcake batter and you’ve got a cheery, colorful cupcake that brings joy to any occasion.
A cupcake topped with Pop Rocks, giving both a festive look and a party in your mouth. Perfect for your next celebration or 4th of July party.
4. Limoncello & Lemon Cupcakes
Alcohol + a cupcake = the perfect Friday treat. Or any other day for that matter. Homemade limoncello is combined with fresh Meyer lemons to make this refreshing citrus cupcake.
Another classic flavor combo, but one that isn’t traditionally done in cake. Top a mini graham cracker crust with chocolate cake and pipe on some marshmallow frosting and you’ve got a cupcake that tastes just like the campfire tradition. Don’t forget to torch the top for that perfect toasted marshmallow flavor.
Bonus: The Ultimate Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes
I had to include this one, even though I know it grosses some people out. But hear me out – if you like something like chocolate covered pretzels, this is a similar idea. Sweet and salty flavors go great together, and adding a touch of salt to a dessert enhances the other flavors. Bacon is like the candy of meat and it’s great with chocolate.
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No. 1 — May 27th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
mmm cupcakes! I’ve been craving cupcakes or even just cake for the past week.
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No. 2 — May 27th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Yum! I’ve made something very similar to your lemon cupcakes… I love cupcakes – they are sweet, fun and a party unto themselves!
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No. 3 — May 27th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
I can’t decide which one I like best. Heck, I’ll take them all!
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No. 4 — May 27th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
The cupcakes look great. I am drooling all over my computer screen as we speak.
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No. 5 — May 27th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Those are some great cupcakes! I think that the S’mores one is my favorite!
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No. 6 — May 28th, 2011 at 2:51 am
I love the Smores one the most!
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No. 7 — May 28th, 2011 at 5:54 am
You made such fabulous cupcakes! My hubby and kids would love those Hostess ones! I still need to make a cupcake and link it back to your blog…I’ve used my fun piping tips, but I really want to make something impressive using my new loot. I hope to get as skilled as you with the decorating
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No. 8 — May 28th, 2011 at 6:58 am
The firecracker ones were my favorite, I think you know why!
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No. 9 — May 28th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
I’ll take one of each please. Um, wait. How about two of the limoncello ones?
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No. 10 — May 28th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
These all look gorgeous. I am going to have to try the bacon ones first – love salt and sweet.
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No. 11 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
@Hester Casey – thanks! Let me know what you think of the bacon cupcake if you try it.
No. 12 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
@The Mom Chef – coming right up!
No. 13 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
@Wheels – I’ll have to make more for the 4th of July this year!
No. 14 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@Liz – thanks! Look up piping techniques on YouTube for some ideas and have fun with it!
No. 15 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@Angie – it’s definitely a classic flavor combo for a reason!
No. 16 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@Annie – thanks! I love the s’mores one too.
No. 17 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@Veronica – thanks!
No. 18 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
@Ann – cupcakes are a lot of fun! Who wouldn’t love a little cake that you get to eat all yourself?
No. 19 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
@Lena – this probably didn’t help your craving! Have you made any cupcakes to satisfy it yet?
No. 20 — May 29th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
@Belinda – thanks!
No. 21 — May 30th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Pop rock cupcakes!? I can’t wait to try those for the 4th!! What a great idea
All these cupcakes are delicious looking.
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No. 22 — May 30th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
@Evan – enjoy! They’re fun to eat, but just remember to put the Pop Rocks on right before serving (otherwise, they get fizzled out).
No. 23 — May 30th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
love the pop rocks idea!
No. 24 — June 7th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Man I really love cup cakes !