How About A Thread To Seriously Discuss Making Cupcakes?????
Baking By Cookies4kids Updated 11 Dec 2020 , 12:18pm by -K8memphis
hey guys! I haven't been in this thread in ages! I don't even wanna pretend I've read every single post.
Any suggestions for Easter cupcakes?
I'm going to look for those marshmallows, yum yum.
This has nothing to do with cupcakes, but I figured this group (Melvira, miss paint roller on buttercream) would appreciate. I "layed out" today for the first time of the season. Wasn't thinking much of it as I grabbed my tanning aid of choice because I've used the same thing since high school. Crisco spray. *pause for reaction* it works and doesn't reak!
Speaking of "tools of the trade". My DH is building a plane and he needed a tool to fill all of the rivets. Not all builders fill the rivets. It's just a cosmetic thing. He said those little tips and bags would be perfect for that! So he looked through my tips and found a #7 that would work. I had to give him some of my bags and couplers. Of course I have to go buy another tip. That's the only 7 I had.
I used to do a lot of woodworking and I got frustrated because he would always use my tools and then I couldn't find them. I thought cake decorating would be one he wouldn't be able to steal anything from. Well, I guess I was wrong! 
Yep, GrandmaG... nothing is sacred! But, it's a good way to get new tips. Tell him he can use it, but he's got to get you three replacements to make up for your inconvenience! Hahahaha. Kidding!
I bumped into this link on the web and thought you guys might like it.
High school chemistry a la cupcake!
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Food/Recipes/Periodic-Table-of-Cupcakes.html
He always says that he will Mel but I still end up getting them anyway. I don't know what he would do without me! You got to love 'em! He's a type A so I think it's funny how he even tries to tell me how to decorate a cake and he knows nothing about cooking or baking!
I bumped into this link on the web and thought you guys might like it.
High school chemistry a la cupcake!
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Food/Recipes/Periodic-Table-of-Cupcakes.html
Thanks! 
Those are great Leah! Thanks!
Notice how the kiss sunk down to the bottom of the red velvet? I did that once and they stick to the paper.
GrandmaG - that is hilarious!
I bought 4 little terra cotta pots at the craft store. I want to bake cupcakes in them and decorate like little flowers - we've all seen that before. My question is, how do i go about baking in the pots? Do I grease them first or soak in water? line with parchment?
I am assuming you got the unglazed ones? I would just grease them lightly. I think that just looks so adorable. 
Ok, a light grease. And that will make the cake not stick and it's food safe (safe enough, at least. just family)
Hmmm... I see those bread kits all the time and I think they are just plain terra cotta... I don't know that they are special in any way. Can anyone else verify that? Hold on...
You know what? I would line with parchment just to be sure because the terra cotta bakeware that I've seen is actually glazed inside.
Ok. I will line it with parchment. I can't think of anything bad that terra cotta would do, but I rather be safe than sorry.
Does anyone have a chocolate cake, scratch recipe, that will make a nicely domed cupcake? I used yummymummy's white cake recipe and my cupcakes turned out beautiful. Now I am looking for a corresponding chocolate cake recipe. Many thanks.
jamiemichelle - I use a varriation of the Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate cake recipe from the back of the carton (it's also online). In place of milk, use half milk half sour cream. It always rises better for me, and has a fudgier texture, this way
sayhellojana, is that batter thick or very wet?
Hi my cuppie friends. Just stopping by to catch up a little bit and to say I miss you all. Have been really busy so haven't gotten a chance to make anything extra but the ones that are ordered. We are all doing great though and it's nice to see that most of you are also.
Mel I think you did a great job with the video and it really helps because I'm just not great at doing roses of any kind but I will try your version and see what happens if I ever get time to.
Fiddle how is your brother doing? I hope he's better and I will continue to pray for your family.
Jana, I'll try that recipe with the sour cream. I made it as stated on the box and my cupcakes came out with flat tops and a very spongy texture. The flavor was good though but I prefer a denser cake.
Any other good chocolate cupcake recipes?
SayHelloJanna--thanks for the tip on the chocolate cake recipe. If I ever have time to bake from scratch again I'll give it a try
Aquamom
Jana, I'll try that recipe with the sour cream. I made it as stated on the box and my cupcakes came out with flat tops and a very spongy texture. The flavor was good though but I prefer a denser cake.
Any other good chocolate cupcake recipes?
Jamie, if you click on the cupcake link under Fiddlestick's signature there are tons of cupcake recipes!
sayhellojana, is that batter thick or very wet?
The perfectly chocolate batter comes out very runny.
sayhellojana, is that batter thick or very wet?
The perfectly chocolate batter comes out very runny.
Just as I thought. Thanks! 
What mel said, even with the addition of sour cream, it is still super thin
Jana, You may want to look at this site http://brightideas.com/bright_idea.aspx?ID=198 The cupcakes are placed in the top of the flower pots. Not exactly how you want to do them, but cute just the same. There are other flower ideas there also.
Jana, I'll try that recipe with the sour cream. I made it as stated on the box and my cupcakes came out with flat tops and a very spongy texture. The flavor was good though but I prefer a denser cake.
Any other good chocolate cupcake recipes?
I use the WASC recipe with a DH devils Food cake mix and I have nice results!
Pat those are cute as heck! Thanks for sharing!
just completed a wedding shower cake - white with strawberry buttercream filling...have a lot leftover...would like to whip up some cuppies using something other that a white cupcake or strawberry...what do you suggest?
Today is my birthday (March 17). I was going out tonight to celebrate but, when I leaned over to blow out all the candles on my cake.......I burned off my eyebrows. Happy St. Pat's Day everyone.
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