Mojito Cupcake

This cupcake requires no muddling, only mixing. It's tangy flavour with a minty finish is a great after dinner dessert or patio palate pleaser...in other words, it's pretty fancy and fun.  If you choose to garnish with fresh mint, like I did, don't garnish the night before as it will wilt....not that I'm speaking from experience.  For this...

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Rum and Coke Cupcake

Already a classic combo in the drink world, I decided to make it a cupcake classic too.  This is a tasty, cola infused cupcake that I decided to make with a white cake mix base, but you can use a vanilla or chocolate base instead if you want!  To make my version all you'll need is... White Cake Mix (plus ingredients to make the cake...usually...

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Chai Tea Latte Cupcake

mmmmm... Chai Tea Latte - enough said.  I don't know if it's the warm milk or the equally warming spice of the chai tea, but there is something about the combo that makes everything all better.  Here's the yummy drink in cupcake form complete with a sweet shortbread treat! For this delight all you'll need is... White Cake Mix (plus ingredients...

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Deliciousness for a Donation

It seems like every fundraising events these days all have an entry fee to participate.  I don't do too many fundraising events each year, but I do participate in a few.  After hitting people up once, it's hard to ask them again for money. To make it a little easier to ask for the cash, I've started to offer up a cupcake for a donation...

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Mint Chocolate Cupcake

Without a doubt, mint combined with chocolate is one of the smoothest and most soothing flavour combinations out there.  Whether it's winter and you're looking for something warm, or summer and you're looking for something refreshing, this combo always hits the spot.  There are a few twists on this recipe that can really change the texture...

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Salted Butter, Unsalted Butter, Margarine - OH MY

I've been asked many times if I use REAL butter when I bake or if margarine is just as good.  I have a very simple answer - butter is better!  Sorry margarine, you're just not delicious enough in my baking.   I'm not sure if it's the consistency or flavour of margarine, but it just doesn't cut it.  Butter adds a level of deliciousness...

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