I have to say making treats for my July 4th BBQ is one of my favorite things. I think it stems from back when I was a kid my parents would host HUGE July 4th get-togethers. It was all day surrounded by friends and family and I LOVED it! That love has spread to making some killer red, white and blue treats like this one! Vanilla Firecracker Cupcakes My kids love these firecracker cupcakes. I love that my friends and family think I'm some cupcake master when I make these! Really they are super simple! My kids love these and they are perfect for pot lucks and get-togethers. PS this costing tip is perfect for other holidays too. Recently a friend of mine added pop rocks to the frosting. HUGE hit! So that is what I plan to do this … [Read more...]
Root Beer Cupcakes Recipe
I love a good cupcake. Well, scratch that I love a good dessert. So when I was given this recipe, man o man. HEAVEN! It's super easy to make it's yummy and everyone loves it. I mean how can you not, 2 great things put together, root beer and cupcakes. It also led to me experimenting and I came up with these Root Beer Cupcakes With Cream Soda Frosting as well. Both versions are amazing and yummy! Root Beer Cupcakes Recipe If you are a cupcake addict like my self I also highly suggest my 2nd favorite these Orange Crush Cupcakes, dang it now I have a craving for Orange Crush and I don't have any in the house!! Also, my kids are addicted to these Fun Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes and I won't lie so is my hubby! Ok on to the recipe! Ingredients White cake mix 1 can (12 oz) of Root Beer … [Read more...]
Patriotic Kool Aid Cupcakes
Patriotic Kool Aid Cupcakes My kids love helping me in the kitchen. They especially love this recipe because they love Kool Aid and cupcakes why not put the 2 together. These Patriotic Kool Aid Cupcakes came to our family recipes box a few years back after I saw a layered cupcake at a BBQ. Loved the idea and was able to get the how to. Then I read online Ingredients 1 Box of White Cake Mix Plus eggs and oil per box instructions 1 pack Strawberry or Cherry Kool Aid 1 pack Blue Raspberry Kool Aid 1 can of white icing of your choice Red and Blue Sprinkles (we have found the star sprinkles and have used them ever since) Related: Tye Dye KoolAid Pie Recipe + Video Instructions Make the cake batter as instructed on the box then separate evenly into 3 bowls. Add ¼ Cherry or … [Read more...]
Candy Easter Cupcake Recipe
This is my favorite Easter cupcake recipe and we found it completely by accident! (Isn't that how the best recipes are made?) I love baking and around Easter, we always have Easter candy floating around. I forget what design I was going for originally but I turned my back because the baby woke up crying and came back to find my older kids had taken it upon themselves to finish the decorating and this is the end result! So each year now it has been a great way to get the kids involved and have them help decorate the cupcakes. They love to place the 'eggs in the nest' on this Easter Cupcake Recipe. But they are more affectionately know as Candy Cupcakes around here! Candy Easter Cupcake Recipe Cupcake Ingredients: 2 3/4 Cups Flour 2 tsp. Baking Powder 1/2 tsp. Salt 2 Sticks … [Read more...]
Purple Mardi Gras Cupcakes Recipe
You don't have to head to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras! This Mardi Gras cupcakes recipe is the perfect dessert for any party or even a quiet night at home! Purple Mardi Gras Cupcakes Recipe Pair with our printable Mardi Gras party decor for an amazing party at home! Start this recipe by using your favorite cupcake recipe, I cheat and use funfetti cake mix! Bake as directed and then use this super fun icing to top your cupcakes! Mardi Gras Cupcake Frosting 1 Cup Butter (2 sticks) 4 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp almond extract (can substitute vanilla) 2-6 Tablespoons of whole milk Wilton Violet Icing Tint Wilton Yellow Candy Melts Related: Free Mardi Gras Printable Party Decor Cream butter with electric mixer, then slowly add in the powdered sugar. Once that is fully … [Read more...]
Chocolate Football Cupcakes Recipe
With the football season coming up many of us are tailgating and attending football watching parties. I always like to do something cute to tie in with the theme of any party. Like these football cupcakes. These are part of our Tailgate Food Ideas List. Chocolate Football Cupcakes Recipe This recipe is super yummy. Yes I said super yummy because those are the only words that come to mind to describe this recipe! They are easy to decorate, trust me I'm no artist and I was able to make them look like footballs! Football Chocolate Cupcakes (Makes 1 dozen) Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder … [Read more...]
Orange Crush Cupcakes
I have a bad habit of loving soda. I admit it but as a get older I limit my intake and now I don't even keep it in the house. I got through stages where all I want is Diet Coke, then it's Dr Pepper and then it's Orange Crush then is cycles back again. Orange Crush was my childhood favorite. In fact, I went through a stage where I wanted everything orange flavored, orange juice, orange popsicles, orange food, and of course, orange soda. So as an adult when I went through one of my Orange Crush stages this cake came to be in our household recipes and it's still one of my favorites! It's always a hit when I take it to a party or potluck and it doesn't taste like you used a box mix so it can be our dirty little secret let them think you slaved away all day to make it! Orange Crush … [Read more...]
Oreo Cookie Cupcakes
Confession:: I am addicted to Oreos. If I don't pay attention I can eat a whole package (then cry because of how long I have tow ork out because of it!) i like them dipped in milk. I like to open them and lick the frosting out, so much so when I was preggo with baby #3 I CRAVED Oreo Cream I would lick the cream out of a whole pack of Oreos leaving the cookie halves in there for the kids and hubby to eat. I put on so much weight during that pregnancy! If you put Oreos in any ice cream I'll eat it. In fact with baby #2 I craved Oreo Mcflurries with EXTRA Oreos. And yes both pregnancies were girls..... This leads to why I made recipes like Oreo Rice Krispie Treats, Oreo Truffles, Oreo Pudding Pop, and Dipped Oreos. Oreo Cookie Cupcakes Ingredients 21 oreo cookies, 15 left whole and 6 … [Read more...]
Watermelon Cupcakes
The heat is here, kids are getting out of school that means summer time has arrived! With summer time that brings one of my favorite things... watermelons! I love just about anything watermelon flavored! I LOVE watermelon slushies and those chewy watermelon candies and a favorite is these Watermelon flavored cupcakes. Watermelon Cupcakes These are yummy how cute are these? My kids love them and they are always a big hit wherever I take them! INGREDIENTS Cake: 1 box white cake mix 1 (3 oz.) box of watermelon Jell-O powder (reserve 2 teaspoons for frosting) 1/2 cup watermelon puree 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup oil 4 eggs 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) red food coloring Frosting: 1 cup softened Butter 3 cup Powdered Sugar 3 tbsp Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Green … [Read more...]
Fun Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes
Fun Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes How colorful are these cupcakes? Great for parties, perfect in the summer too! Using a box cake mix the possibilities on favors are endless, but it also couldn't be easier to make! My kid LOVE sprinkling the Fruity Pebbles on top of the cupcakes! These are a a great treat for any school activity you need to bring in snacks or potlucks! INGREDIENTS 1 box Yellow Cake Mix (this recipe is great with chocolate too!) 1/2 cup of Oil (I prefer Vegetable Oil) 1 cup softened Butter (not margarine) 3 Large Eggs 3 tablespoon Milk (I prefer whole milk for taste) 1 teaspoon Vanilla 4 cup Powdered Sugar 2 cup Fruity Pebbles DIRECTIONS Mix cup cake batter according to box directions. Add 1 3/4 cup Fruity pebbles to batter then bake according to … [Read more...]