Her original classic yellow cake recipe... I love the flavor of it, and so does everyone I've tested it on, but I am having terrible luck with it when trying to make cupcakes! They shrink up significantly when cooled and pull away from the liners all of the time. Any tips/suggestions? Thanks!

Someone else on here said the same thing about her recipe. Not every cake recipe can make a good cupcake is my best advice.

I agree with Linda. I use different recipes for my yellow cake and cupcakes too

Thank you guys....I figured that was probably the issue...lol. Just wishful thinking Do you have a yellow cupcake recipe that you would recommend?

I don't. I formulated my own after trying unsuccesfully to get one to work. I can't share it because it is the recipe I use in my shop. Maybe if I ever write that book.....

madicakes, I believe if you try, you can always make the recipes work. I think all the vanilla cupcakes recipes have been invented already. So take your pick.

In these threads, some people tried the recipes with cupcakes. Not sure if you have the links already. I see that you joined long ago.

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=633981&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=702778&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=639593&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-697411-.html&sid=376c2869119e8aa8a3da59c12390a73e

And here's some cupcake recipes from blogs and other places (Billy's vanilla are supposed to be a hit).

http://treats-sf.blogspot.com/2011/02/ad-hoc-white-cupcakes.html

http://www.marthastewart.com/353205/billys-vanilla-vanilla-cupcakes

http://bakingbites.com/2007/06/vanilla-buttermilk-cupcakes/

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/recipe-review/chocolate-vanilla-two-perfectly-foolproof-cupcake-recipes-recipe-reviews-094037

http://52cupcakes.blogspot.com/2006/05/billys-vanilla-vanilla-cupcakes-with.html

Forgot to say I use this one, and it works on cupcakes too.

I personally think Billy's is too dry, but that is a personal opinion.

And I respectfully disagree that they have all been invented. I can tell you about four different variations that I have that I have not seen published, all giving different results.

Bottom line is find the one that works for you.

Tried Cakelove as cupcakes myself. I was not impressed, but as a cake I love it.

Linda, did you try adding the Hennessy? I use enough to taste it in the final product. I also add vanilla bean paste and homemade vanilla extract made with Grey Goose. After all those additions, I can eat it plain.

Oh, it wan't taste, but texture and moisture.

Linda, I didn't find that. It may be our ovens.