Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #5

Going to a baby shower and tired of  simply throwing a few cute onesies in a gift bag and calling it a day?  Why not step it up and cupcake-ify your gift.  Check out this cool way of wrapping up 4 onesies with a few pairs of matching socks.  All you need is a 4-pack cupcake box (you can find them at craft stores and sometimes at winners), 4 onesies, 2 or 4 pairs of socks and 4 cupcake liners.

Step 1: Layout one of the onesies and fold lenght wise twice

Step 2: Roll up a single or pair of socks and place at the top edge of the folded over onesie (this will be the sprinkle or cherry on top)

Step 3: Roll the onesie with a little of the sock peaking through

Step 4: Place rolled up onesie in cupcake liner with little sock peaking out on top

Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 three more times with your other onesies and socks

Step 6: Place in 4 pack cupcake carier and you're done!

And to add to the cupcake intencity, why not get cupcake printed onesies!  Either way, your gift will be a hit at the party!

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Sinful Cinnamon Buttermilk Cupcake

Need a classic and simple cupcake that will please the pickiest eaters?  What about a Sinful Cinnamon Buttermilk Cupcake?  It is welcoming and warming!

PICTURE: I have no picture...it was tragically lost on my phone along with several others:( But here's my attempt at a drawing plus I shall describe it for you...it was a luscious off-white buttermilk cake with a swirl of light brown cake peaking through the batter that was a combination of brown sugary-cinnamon deliciousness.  The white icing was piled high and topped with a little a sprinkling of cinnamon and a mini cinnamon stick (not in drawing...it looked dumb when I tried to recreate that part). Can you picture it?

Alright, here's what you'll need to make it...

• White Cake Mix (plus ingredients to make the cake...usually eggs, oil, and water...but we're replacing the water)
• Buttermilk (you'll be replacing the water your recipe calls for with this deliciousness)
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• Store bought White Icing
• Butter (room temperate...around 1/2 cup....but it's up to you)
• Icing Sugar (optional)
• Garnish Ideas:Sprinkle of Cinnamon and/or Cinnamon Stick

On to the recipe...

Step 1: For the most part, follow the direction of your White Cake Mix - preheat your oven and add in your eggs and but replace the water with Buttermilk. Mix it together until smooth. Remove 1 cup of batter and place in small bowl. Mix in 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon with reserve cup of batter.

Step 2: Spoon in your plain Buttermilk batter in your cupcake liners.  Then, spoon in the cinnamon-brown sugar batter on top. Once all your batter is divided out across your cupcakes, take a chop stick and gently stir each cupcake to swirl the batter together for a mini-marble effect.

Step 3: Put your cupcakes in the oven and bake as directed.

Step 4: Using your mixer, mix together the store bought white icing and butter on high until smooth. Give your icing a taste and if it's too buttery for your liking, add in some icing sugar.

Step 5: On to the icing! Feel free to ice them how you want - using a piping bag, spoon or a knife.  I garnished my cupcake with some fresh cinnamon shaves over the top of the cupcake and then topped it off with a little cinnamon stick.

Happy Faking!

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