Cupcakes are a secret passion of mine.
Today I wanted to bake a cupcake I’ve never tried before.
And I’m going to teach you how to do it also.
All my cupcakes start off with the same ingredients:
A boxed cake mix, the amount of oil listed on the box (today 1/3 c), 4 eggs and 1 cup of buttermilk.
Who the heck has buttermilk in their fridge?
I sure don’t.
So I fake it!
One cup of milk + 1Tablespoon of vinegar. Stir and let it sit for 5 min.
Voila! Buttermilk.
Mix all your ingredients in a bowl with an electric mixer. I add one egg at a time.
Then after I mix for a about 2 min. I pour half of the batter in a gallon zip lock bag.
Snip 1/4- 1/2 inch off the corner. And now fill your cupcake liners 2/3 full.
Refill your bag again with remaining batter and fill the rest of your liners.
Put cupcake pans into your preheated, 350 degree oven for 15 minutes
THEN HERE COMES THE SURPRISE!!!!
You’re going to put CHOCOLATE KISSES IN THE MIDDLE!
I LOVE CHOCOLATE.
Today I chose Mint Truffle and Candy Cane Hershey’s Kisses! (have them unwrapped and ready to go)
Take out one pan of cupcakes and QUICKLY gently place a kiss on top of the cupcake.
Then push the kiss down until you barely see the tip.
Return to oven for 5 MORE MINUTES.
They’ll look like this. Allow them to cool.
Melt some white chocolate candy bark over a double boiler.
And get some donut holes.
Restrain yourself.
It’s hard, I know.
Restrain yourself.
It’s hard, I know.
I thought these chocolate covered bad boys looked great!
Next time I REALLY recommend just using plain, cake donut holes.
Next time I REALLY recommend just using plain, cake donut holes.
Yes, that’s a corn-on-the-cob handle. Don’t knock it! It works.
Spoon your melted white chocolate over the donut hole until coated and place on waxed paper.
WHILE IT IS STILL WET AND SHINY decorate with sprinkles, edible pearls, or whatever you like.
Oh yum, my mouth is watering.
By now, your cupcakes are cool.
I HATE CANNED FROSTING.
(Send hate mail to sandandsisal@gmail.com).
Sorry if you love it but I don’t.
I’m spoiled.
I like real butter and real fat.
Crisco is veggie fat.
Veggie….that makes me feel a bit better 
.
.Oh who am I foolin’?
Anyhoo. Go for the good stuff people!
For white frosting: 4 cups powdered sugar, 2/3 cup Crisco shortening, & approximately 1/2 milk.
With your electric mixer, blend the sugar and Crisco.
Then SLOWLY drizzle the milk in until it reaches a stiff frosting.
If you don’t use it all then that’s OK! If you need more milk then add 1 Tablespoon more at a time.
Most of us don’t own pastry bags and tips. So put it into a freezer gallon bag.
Scotch tape the corner with a few layers of tape. (this makes it strong)
Then snip off 1/2 inch .
Pipe onto cupcake starting from the outside, working inward in a spiral pattern.
Don’t worry how it looks.
It’s just frosting people, not the Mona Lisa.
Now add those adorably, adorned donut ornaments on top of your frosting.
Snip a mini marshmallow in half and place on top. Drizzle with any left over white chocolate to decorate if you like.
To make the little hook loop (what is that called?), I just made little swirly circles on waxed paper then placed them on top.
Remember those kisses?
SMOOOOCH!
Now, I’m not going to tell you this was a breeze to make.
They did take time. But all good things come to those who wait.
And my Bunko Ladies are going to enjoy these tomorrow night!If you like what you see here today, please consider “following” me!
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
Kim
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Those look Soooooo good!
Oh Yummy! And I am with you on canned frosting. Homemade is the best and so easy to make.
Thanks for sharing your cupcake expertise! I think I’ll have to try to make some soon!!
Wow!! You have so many good ideas here. And I definitely have to try the homemade frosting! Thanks so much!
XO,
Jane
Totally cute!
I think I just gained three pounds by reading that. Thank you.
Gorgeous cupcakes!
Yum! Loving the tip about using the bag to add the batter! I always make such a mess!
Kim…How cute and so much fun to make…(and eat)! The kids are going to love them! Also thank you for calling my attention to my google profile! I updated it this morning! *L*
Hey Kim…those look AHHHmazing! 🙂 I could make a meal just on the ornament tops, but the kissy cupcakes look good too! I am SO with you on the canned icing thing…not good and the real stuff is so easy to make! (I make wedding cakes, so I’m pretty quick at whipping out a bowl of icing! lol Oh and I DO have icing bags in my pantry…just goes with that whole wedding cake makin’ thing) 🙂
Hope you have a great day!
Hugs
missy
These look amazing! I am drooling over the donut holes.
I came across your blog on Twitter and am now a new follower! Can’t wait to follow along. I hope you and your family have a happy holiday!
Karen
Very cute!
Those are a work of art. Lovely, and too pretty to eat.
Visiting over from your little sis’s blog. Glad you joined us, Im very excited about your cupcake abilities…lol We love cupcakes in this house of 7 (2 adults & 5 kiddos). Great job on the ornament cupcake…gotta try this out this week. Your right about canned frosting but thanks to your recipe I can now make my own. Happy Holidays! Welcome!
GENIUS, Genius, Genius!!! That’s all. Putting these sweet babies on my ‘have-to-without-a-doubt-make’ list. Thanks for sharing!
OMG. That looks insanely amazing, and I hate you for putting this out there on the web, because now I know it exists…. JK!!!
I just had to tell you I think your blog is fantastic. I am really looking forward to seeing all of your fantastic projects!
Happy Holidays!
Hallie
http://glamlamb.com
These are beautiful! I am going to feature them tomorrow!
Your cupcakes are just so pretty -Found your blog through your sister “Stories from A to Z”
Looking forward to seeing your master bath remodel
Merry Christmas
These are gorgeous! I love how easy they are so make. I’m definitely saving your recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Okay. My mouth is officially watering, and I am off to the kitchen to make something. Thanks for the inspiration!!! 🙂
Great! I will definitely make these wonderful cupcakes.
Yummy! Cute blog too – love your writing style!
That’s our family frosting! They eat it by the bowl! I just add a pinch of salt to it… I had to bring a bowl of it to every field hockey game my daughter played in all 4 years of college…It was her good luck charm!
These are awesome! I love the tip for using corn on the cob holders!
Such great ideas! I want to try them, the kisses and the donut’s are fantastic. I love the finished cupcake. I actually think they look like little angels with their cute little angelic heads resting on folded arms. Kind of abstract I guess. Super cute!
I’m making these today. I’ll let you know if they turn out!!
For you frosting you can do 1/2 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of shortening and that is GOODNESS. I love making cupcakes because they are fun and simple and everyone raves over them.
These ornamments look absolutely gorgeus! I’m delighted with your work! I’ve featured this recipes on my blog! I hope you don’t mind! If you don’t agree with that please contact me and I will remove it. All the best.