Who says that squash is only for pies? With the Yellow Squash Cupcakes, you have attractive, bright yellow cupcakes that are infused with the real goodness of squash. Its moist insides burst with flavor as the treat melts in your mouth. Its essence is complemented by a chocolate cream cheese frosting that is smooth and glossy. Make these for your family and have them indulge in a healthy snack that is just right for your budget.
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Yellow Squash Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Eyeball Cupcakes
Eyeball cupcakes are creepy and cute and a yummy addition to any eerie party theme whether it is Halloween or just kids who enjoy “grossology”. The base is a standard vanilla cupcake baked in a white paper cup and then topped with a vanilla buttercream frosting. Jelly beans cut in half create the iris and red food coloring added to some of the buttercream creates the veins to create a weird eyeball that is lip-smacking good.
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Zucchini Ginger Cupcakes
Zucchini Ginger cupcakes, made with such distinctive ingredients as fresh lemon zest, coarsely chopped crystallized ginger, olive oil, and grated zucchini is a robust and full flavored cupcake. This is no light weight middle of the road sort of treat. The cream cheese buttercream features cinnamon and ginger as well as lemon zest to incorporate the flavors throughout the dessert creating a perfect complement to any dinner, lunch, or holiday meal.
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Diwali Cupcakes with Carrot Halwa and Gulab Jamun
People who are looking for something new when it comes to cupcakes should definitely try these Diwali cupcakes with carrot halwa and gulab jamun. These cupcakes ate from the Diwali delicacies. This is really a different cupcake to try. People who are not fond of frostings will definitely love these one of a kind cupcake. Instead of putting frosting, a piece of gulab jamun is placed on top of the cupcake which makes it more unique. Pair these cupcakes with a refreshing yogurt shake to add some freshness.
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Two Peas and Their Pod Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
Say it five times fast, “brown butter pumpkin cupcakes with salted caramel frosting.” Kind of a tongue twister, right? Despite their long and twist-y name, these cupcakes personify autumn in all of its glory. Flavored with cinnamon. nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract and pumpkin puree, among other things, they are topped with salted caramel buttercream after baking and cooling. For an extra touch of tastiness, drizzle them with salted caramel sauce before serving.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Nothing says autumn like pumpking spice cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting, although technically, these can be served any time of the year, thanks to the radical (said semi-sarcastically) invention of canned pumpkin. Combine said pumpking with a whole fleet of spices, including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and a dash of maple syrup, along with standard cupcake ingredients. After baking, top these beauties with homemade maple cream cheese frosting. Yum.
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Salted Caramel Cupcakes
The alternate name for these salted caramel cupcakes should be “caramel overload.” Look at this way: the cupcakes contain both caramel and apples, along with cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, flour and a handful of other ingredients. The frosting contains caramel – plus vanilla, butter and powdered sugar. And, last but not least, there is a generous drizzle of homemade caramel sauce poured on top of these baked, frosted treats. And a sprinkling of sea salt, just to further enhance all of those tasty caramel flavors.
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Gluten Free Halloween Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cupcakes
Not only are these cupcakes quick and easy to make, but they are gluten free and except for the eggs in the batter, dairy free as well, making them a bonanza for those with food allergies! Although pumpkin and chocolate chips sound like a crazy combination, they turn out to be quite delicious when combined. The frosting is a dairy-free buttercream, made from vegetable shortening, powdered sugar, vanilla and almond milk whipped together. Top with a few leftover Halloween candies and serve!
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Witches Broom Cupcakes
Witches Broom Cupcakes are a creative cupcake that can be created from any flavor cupcake, with the addition of any flavored mini doughnut and any flavor or color of frosting. For Halloween or masquerade parties, these cuties will do nicely, and with just a bit of imagination, the handle can be made with a candy cane and you have an ornament for a Christmas tree or with red frosting and a smaller pretzel stick, you have a cherry.
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Candy Corn Cake Pop Topped Cupcakes
You’ve heard of both cake pops and cupcakes, but how about a combination of the two? Yes, these traditional cupcakes are topped with a frosted cake pop to give them a unique look and an extra “pop” of flavor! The trick lies in the assembly — make a batch of cupcakes and a batch of cake pops both using the same flavored batter. Frost the cupcakes, then frost the cake pops before sticking one on top of the other; the frosting will act like glue and hold them together!
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