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Karen

Jun. 27, 2009 12:34 pm

Wow im trying to bake at home and my parents just bot cool ingredients. These r so cute!

Linda54494

Aug. 10, 2009 7:50 pm

Wow now I have a good variety of cupcakes to make. Someone told me I can make cupcakes with any cake including pineapple upside down cake I think I will try it with chunk or crushed pineapple next time I am asked to make that cake. I am getting lots of real good cakes too. Allrecipes.com seems to be the best for any recipes from scratch.

hotfoot4047

Oct. 24, 2009 12:57 am

I've just printed off most of thee recipes and will bake them to give the youngsters at our local youth club. i know they will all be a big hit. I plan to make the frog cupcakes first. Fantastic site.

Emma Hatchell

Jul. 27, 2010 6:25 pm

I love fresh pansies on cupcakes. They are absolutely adorable!

Emma Hatchell

Jul. 27, 2010 6:26 pm

A question: can you make colored royal icing without using food coloring?

cocogrl116

Sep. 7, 2010 8:34 pm

as long as you want the icing white.

Sonya B

Sep. 8, 2010 7:48 am

Linda54494 pineapple upside down cupcakes are awesome and I use crushed pineapple. They are the perfect serving size. I've made them for several social gatherings and they aer alwasy a hit.

alexa

Dec. 19, 2010 9:07 pm

Aww the froggy cupcakes look so cute:-)

t smith

Jan. 5, 2011 1:20 pm

Ready good information. I am having a problem with my cupcakes that I make from scratch. For some reason they always seem to comeout heavy instead of light and moist. HELP, what am I doing wrong?

april2899

Feb. 26, 2011 10:27 am

I'm not sure exactly what the problem could be, but maybe you are measuring too much of one thing and not enough of the other. Take your time and measure everything almost perfect. You may not be adding enough flour, baking soda, and/or baking powder. Hope this helps!!! :) Happy Baking! april2899

lise n

Mar. 28, 2011 8:36 am

I agree with April2899. It sounds like your balance is wrong. Your baking powder might be too old. I tend to use double acting baking powder becauseI have found it works better. I have also tended to use less baking soda and more powder.

loraloo

Apr. 7, 2011 4:02 pm

i love all cupcakes no matter what flavor they are ! i think it is a way of showing a bit of your personality , by which one you like to eat or make , and if making them , how you choose to decorate them.! it is also an easy way for anyone to try out their artistic ability without being overwhelmed!!!!!!!!

Ronnie

May 27, 2011 5:51 pm

I love to make cup cakes,I would like to fill them with jelly i do not see a recipe for this could you help me. thank you

Amy

Aug. 8, 2011 8:00 pm

Ronnie, when I want to fill cupcakes, I use a pastry bag with a long narrow tip. I bake and cool the cupcakes, then pipe the filling (jelly, jam, whatever) right into the center, through the top of the cupcake, before frosting. I like raspberry jam as a filling for either white or chocolate cupcakes : )

TWASH

Dec. 9, 2011 2:50 pm

Anyone know if you can use a pound cake recipe to make cupcakes?

Harlequinn

Jan. 5, 2012 11:51 am

There's no reason you couldn't but just know they are going to taste like pound cake cupcakes. The main difference is the use of buttermilk or different kinds of milk and more eggs. But if you like pound cake then cupcakes would be just as good. You can also still make variations and changes to the recipe to suit your needs like adding cocoa powder for chocolate ones.

mjacob

Jan. 7, 2012 6:01 am

i'M GOING TO MAKE THE CUPCAKES FOR MY SON'S WEDDING RECEPTION, ABOUT 325. HOW LONG CAN I FREEZE THEM (UNFROSTED) BEFORE THEY START TO DETERIORATE IN TEXTURE, ETC. ALSO, I NEED A NICE FROSTING FOR THEM.

dorye

Jan. 14, 2012 3:14 pm

To be on the safe side.......freeze them and put them in an airtight container if you have one. They will stay for up to 2 months. I have actually left them in the freezer uncovered for a month and they were just fine. Only do that if you have a frost-free freezer.

NATASHA341

Jan. 17, 2012 9:34 pm

i love filling mine with custard is there a good easy custard recipe on here .

Carrie

Jan. 23, 2012 4:26 pm

i love the decoratives on the little cute Cakes

Carrie

Jan. 25, 2012 12:13 pm

i wish i Could decorate cc like that that's actually awesome.

Carrie

Jan. 28, 2012 10:51 am

I think i would do a better job!