My Cupcake Addiction
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Posts about cupcake written by My Cupcake Addiction's author Elise Strachan.
My Cupcake Addiction
1y ago
Looking for some Christmas dessert ideas? What about these Stuck Santa Cake Pops? Super cute (even if cake pops aren’t as popular as they use to be).
Ingredients:
Cooked cake (for the cake pops)
Ice Cream cones (small)
Icing (red)
Icing or candy melts (in white and black)
Pretzel sticks
Fondant or Peanut M&M’s dipped in black icing (for Santa’s shoes)
Tools you need:
Baking paper
Tooth picks
A good knife
Piping bag
Take your cake (cooked, broken up and mixed cake) and roll them into balls to make your cake pops.
2. Take your ice cream cones and cut the ends off, we just need the top ..read more
My Cupcake Addiction
1y ago
Looking for some Christmas cookie ideas? What about these Rudolph Smash Cookies? They are fairly easy to make AND are a bit fun!
Like how CUTE are these?!
Ingredients:
Cookies (make your own)
Melting chocolate
Pretzels
Marshmallows
Mini M&M’s
Jolly Rodger candies (or any hard candy you can melt)
Tools you need:
Rounded cookie cutters
Baking Fondant Silicon Mold (rounded)
Spoon (or something to smash the nose)
Make your cookie dough (I recommend you use a basic recipe or one you love). Cut them into circles and bake!
2. Once they are ready (and have cooled), melt some chocolate (your ..read more
My Cupcake Addiction
1y ago
They’re the terrible twins of the baking world – baking powder and baking soda. So let’s take a look at these two same-same-but-different frenemies to see what makes them unique.
In this post, we’ll answer the burning questions:
How is baking powder different from baking soda?
Can I substitute baking powder for baking soda?
How do I substitute baking powder with baking soda?
What will happen to my recipe if I substitute baking powder with baking soda?
So let’s dive in. Because these two will cause all kinds of mischief if you don’t understand the quirks and caveats that make them so similar ..read more
My Cupcake Addiction
1y ago
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was, without a doubt, one of my favorite childhood movies. In fact, it might have been the movie that kindled my love of candy. I’ve done a Wonka Candy Drip Cake in the past, but today, I give you a gravity defying Willy Wonka Illusion Cake.
There are a few recipes you’re going to need to help you achieve this massive Wonka cake. You’re going to need 9 (you read that right…9!) white chocolate mud cakes, buttercream frosting, and ganache. Feel free be as creative with this cake as possible!
And also – you can make this in your WONKA F’Oodie Reversible ..read more
My Cupcake Addiction
1y ago
S’mores – the irresistible combination of gooey marshmallows, decadent chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers. In this blog post, we’re diving into the world of S’mores Desserts with a focus on easy-to-make treats and DIY recipes from My Cupcake Addiction.
Whether you’re a seasoned S’mores enthusiast or a curious dessert lover, these ideas are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
1. S’mores Hot Chocolate Jars – #Freakchoc
The most OTT hot chocolate you will have this holiday season! Here is what you will need:
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of your favorite chocolate
2 cups of milk
Crushed Gr ..read more
My Cupcake Addiction
1y ago
Vegan baking is a delightful dance of creativity, where traditional ingredients take a plant-based turn. Let’s dive into some key substitutes that transform ordinary recipes into vegan masterpieces.
Egg-cellent Alternatives:
Applesauce: Swap out eggs with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce for a touch of natural sweetness.
Mashed Bananas: Harness the binding power of ripe bananas by using 1/4 cup per egg.
Silken Tofu: For a creamy twist, blend 1/4 cup of silken tofu for every egg.
Flax or Chia Seeds: Create a flax or chia egg by combining 1 tablespoon of ground seeds with 2.5 tablespoons of wa ..read more
My Cupcake Addiction
1y ago
Did you know, in some countries it’s actually weird to use avocados as a savoury option? They’re classed as a fruit and used in desserts, ice creams and sweet treats. Avo go at that!
This vegan avocado ice cream is thick and creamy, leaning more towards coconut and vanilla than avocado in flavor. If you’re not a fan of avocados, be aware that there is a subtle avocado taste, but it primarily resembles rich, green coconutty vanilla ice cream.
Including optional ingredients like vanilla extract or doubling the amount of lemon juice can make the avocado flavor more subtle.
If you’re more vegeta ..read more
My Cupcake Addiction
4y ago
While I LOVE showing you guys outrageous, over the top recipes, I also enjoy taking it back to the basics. Master the basics and you’ll forever be able to create magic in the kitchen! This is probably the most used My Cupcake Addiction recipe around the world & once tried, you’ll never do storebought frosting again… I promise. I’m giving you my famous perfectly pipeable buttercream frosting. It’s, without a doubt, the GREATEST frosting of all time!
The great equalizer in this recipe is the milk. More milk will thin out the buttercream, and less will keep it thicker depending on wh ..read more
My Cupcake Addiction
4y ago
MALEFICENT COOKIES & CREAM CHEESECAKE Reverse Cookie Crumb Art (it’s a thing now)You guys know I love a NO-BAKE recipe and cookies and cream pretty much anything is amaze. This super delicious but not-too-hard no bake cheesecake recipe is seriously so fluffy and balanced and delicious you HAVE to try it at least once.
RECIPE:
(NO BAKE)
Prep Time: 30mins
Chill Time: 1 hour
Serves: 8-10
Tin Size: 9”w x 2.5”h
Watch the YouTube video of this Recipe
INGREDIENTS
500g softened cream cheese
1tsp vanilla essence or extract
250g white chocolate
300ml whipping cream
600g dark chocolate cookies
100g ..read more