GirlsLife.com - Club - Cupcakes 101

purplenurple88 The school year went by so quickly! Not that I'm complaing though, lol in fact I'm happy that summer is only a few weeks away. Anybody already have plans for vacation?

5/4/2013 4:27:15 PM | Report

purplenurple88 @*Musicgirl16* It's okay that you don't have as much time anymore, of course we'll miss you though!

5/4/2013 4:26:09 PM | Report

*Musicgirl16* @purplenurple88: I apologize deeply for this, but I'm afraid I have to leave this club:( This is an amazing club, but I don't have the time to commit myself to going on GL as often anymore. I hope you understand and feel free to give my position away

3/16/2013 7:18:58 PM | Report

smiles48 until golden brown.(oops! sorry! forgot to mention to add a bag of chocolate chips to batter and to spread coconut on batter once in pan!) Enjoy!

2/24/2013 5:08:08 PM | Report

smiles48 Hey! Here is a fun twist on the average cookie bars! Recipie: 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 sticks of butter, 1 tsp.vanilla, 1tsp.baking soda, 1/2 tsp.salt, 2 eggs, 2 1/4 cups flour, 3-4 tblsp. peanut butter! Bake at 375 for about 15 min. or

2/24/2013 5:05:24 PM | Report

purplenurple88 A good way to have cookie dough cupcakes(without the raw eggs) is to put egg-free cookie dough inside the cupcake batter. This way, the cookie dough will be baked but still have a bit of rawness to it so it'd be delicious!

2/18/2013 12:46:53 AM | Report

purplenurple88 If you have any recipe requests please leave them as a comment because I'll search for the best recipe for you! (:

2/18/2013 12:43:58 AM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Mix Devil's Food Cake mix, eggs and oil in a bowl, the dough will be thick. 3. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and make dough balls smaller than the size of golf balls. 4. Place dough balls on cookie sheets, about 12 per sheet and pat down to make disks with fingers. 5. Bake for 7-10 minutes. 6. Let cool on cookie sheets for 3 minutes and then move to cooling racks. 7. !Filling: Beat cream cheese and butter for 3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Thicken with more powdered sugar if needed. 8. Frost the bottoms of half the cookies (once cooled) and sandwich them!

1/14/2013 8:14:23 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Do you yet have a great Oreo recipe? Here's a great recipe from YourCupofCake! Cookies: 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil Filling: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/14/2013 8:14:04 PM | Report

purplenurple88 So sorry for not updating in such a long time! I hope y'all don't mind me not being online much anymore but I get so busy now since we get so much more hw but i'll try to get on much more often :)

1/14/2013 8:12:28 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl and set aside. 3. In a large bowl. combine eggs, oil, milk, sour cream and vanilla extract. 4. Stir in cake mix until smooth. 5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17-22 minute or until an inserted knife comes out clean. 6. Buttercream: Beat butter for 2 minutes. Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, gelatin and milk and mix until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. 7. Once cupcakes have cooled, use a knife to cut out a deep hole into each cupcake. Fill with a spoon full of SOLO raspberry filling. 8. Pipe buttercream over filling and top with mini marshmallows. Copyright © YourCupofCake

12/9/2012 11:42:07 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Raspberry Hot Chocolate Cupcakes: Cake: 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix 3 eggs 1/2 C. oil 3/4 C. milk or buttermilk 1/2 C. plain yogurt or sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract Filling: 1 Can SOLO Raspberry Pastry Filling Chocolate Raspberry Buttercream: 1 C. butter, softened 1/2 C. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. raspberry flavored gelatin 1 Tbsp. milk 3-4 C. powdered sugar Mini Marshmallows to decorate

12/9/2012 11:41:49 PM | Report

smiles48 the cup's edge with lemon juice. Thanksgiving Thirst-Quencher: Combine 1 part cranberry juice, 1 part apple cider, and 1 part seltzer water. Garnish each drink with a cinnamon stick. Enjoy this yummy treat and your Thanksgiving!

11/15/2012 5:23:30 PM | Report

smiles48 FOR THE DRINK: cranberry juice, apple cider, seltzer water, cinnamon stick. How to make it: To make a cupple, slice off the top of an apple. Hollow it with a melon baller or spoon, leaving 1/4-inch-thick walls all around. To prevent browning, brush

11/15/2012 5:21:25 PM | Report

smiles48 Hey found this cool recipie for getting into the Thanksgiving mood! They are called cupples and I got the recipie from www.spoonful.com/recipes/cupples! Here is what you will need: FOR THE CUPPLE apple, melon baller or spoon,lemon juice.

11/15/2012 5:18:40 PM | Report

purplenurple88 In a large pan over low heat, cook butter, sugar and water until butter is melted. Add chocolate chips and stir until partially melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until chocolate is completely melted. Pour into a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes to cool off slightly. At high speed, beat in eggs, one at a time into chocolate mixture. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients, beating until blended. Chill dough about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 8-10 minutes. While cookies are baking unwrap mints and divide each in half. When cookies are brought out of the oven, put 1/2 mint on top of each cookie. Let the mint sit for up to 5 minutes until melted, then spread the mint on top of the cookie. Eat and enjoy!

10/16/2012 9:40:19 PM | Report

purplenurple88 and 36 chocolate mint wafer candies!

10/16/2012 9:39:41 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Chocolate Mint Cookies! Ingredients: Change Servings 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt

10/16/2012 9:39:27 PM | Report

smiles48 Sorry that I havn't posted in a while! Laptop broke down again! Will post a fun new recipie soon!

10/15/2012 6:08:51 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Beat sugars and butter until light and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla. 3. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together. 4. Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet. 5. Stir in butterscotch chips and nuts. 6. Pour into a greased 9X13 pan. 7. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

10/6/2012 5:24:02 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's a delicious recipe for Butterscotch Blondies! Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened ¾ cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 2/3 cups butterscotch chips 1 cup nuts (optional)

10/6/2012 5:23:38 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving.

9/30/2012 3:56:58 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Get into the fall spirit with this recipe for Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake!:) INGREDIENTS: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

9/30/2012 3:56:37 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. Sift cake mix into a small bow land set aside. 3. In a large bowl, combine all other cake ingredients until smooth. 4. Stir in cake mix. 5. FIll cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17-22 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. 6. Buttercream: Using a food processor to a knife, chop chocolate chips into smaller chunks/flakes and set aside. In a stand mixer, beat butter for 2 minutes. Add peppermint extract and slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency and add food dye. Add a little milk if needed if it become stop thick. Use a spatula to stir in your chocolate "flakes" that you made. 7. Ganache: Place chocolate chips and cream in a microwave proof bowl and heat for about 25 seconds. Remove and stir until smooth, if needed heat for additional time. Stir in peppermint extract. 8. Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes (use a round tip because of the chocolate pieces) and drizzle with chocolate ganache.

9/30/2012 1:59:27 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Sorry for not posting in such a long time! Here's a recipe for Mint Chip cupcakes: Chocolate Cake: 1 box chocolate cake mix (or Devil's) 1/2 C. oil 3 eggs 1 C. buttermilk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 C. sour cream Mint Chip Buttercream: 1/2 C. chocolate chips 1 C. butter, softened 2 tsp. peppermint extract 3-4 C. powdered sugar green food dye, optional Chocolate ganache: 1/2 C. chocolate chips 2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract (optional)

9/30/2012 1:59:03 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Let the treats dry for 2 hours! :)

9/16/2012 6:30:25 AM | Report

KindredLive Yum sounds good! Here is our fave recipe for basic chocolate cake. My fave, especially with orange buttercream frosting! http://kindredlive.com/basic-chocolate-cupcake-cake-from-scratch-recipe/

9/27/2012 8:36:49 AM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a large, heat-proof bowl add marshmallows and peanut butter. 2. Microwave for 1 minute then stir and continue to microwave until smooth. 3. Add rice puff cereal and stir until combined. 4. Use a buttered star cookie cutter to press a small amount of sticky cereal into. Then remove and repeat until all the cereal treats are in stars.

9/16/2012 6:29:12 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Rice Crispy Treats! Here's what you need: 10 oz mini marshmallows 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 5 cups rice puff cereal

9/16/2012 6:28:43 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies!! Ingredients 2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons cocoa 1 stick butter 1/2 cup milk 1 cup peanut butter 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 cups oatmeal Waxed paper Directions In a heavy saucepan bring to a boil, the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Let boil for 1 minute then add peanut butter, vanilla and oatmeal. On a sheet of waxed paper, drop mixture by the teaspoonfuls, until cooled and hardened.

9/14/2012 12:49:03 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Can you change my name to I-Am-Iron-Man please!!

9/14/2012 12:44:44 AM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Hey Everyone!(: I want to apologize for not commenting in forever! I have been extremely busy and I'm sorry I haven't been able to get on GL in a super looong time! I will try to get on as often as I can! I hope you all understand!(:

9/11/2012 11:05:08 PM | Report

smiles48 salt. Then add 1 more cup of powder sugar and blend mix intil the frosting is thick and creamy.

9/11/2012 8:41:03 PM | Report

smiles48 Chocolate Frosting: Blend 1stick of butter and 1cup of powder suger until fluffy. Then disolve 2Tbls. of cocoa powder into 3Tbls. of boiling water then add to mix once disolved. Then add 2Tbls. of milk and 1 tsp of vanilla extract and a pich of

9/11/2012 8:39:35 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line your pans with cupcake liners. 2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil, coconut milk, coconut extract and vanilla extract. 4. Stir in cake mix until smooth. 5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17-22 minutes or until an inserted knife comes our clean. 6. Filling: Over medium heat, combine all ingredients (except butter) and stir constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter, let cool completely. 7. Once cupcakes and filling has cooled, cut out a hole from the top of the cupcake and fill it generously with pineapple filling. 8. Buttercream: Beat butter for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and 2 Tbsp. strawberry puree. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency, add more strawberry puree if buttercream become stop thick. Add 2 tsp. strawberry flavored gelatin for added color and flavor. 9. Pipe buttercream over filled cupcakes and top with flaked coconut.

9/7/2012 9:13:38 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Strawberry Pina Colada Cupcakes! Here's what you need: Coconut Cupcakes: 1 box white cake mix 4 egg whites 1/3 C. oil 1 C. coconut milk 1 1/2 tsp. coconut extract 1 tsp. vanilla extract Pineapple Filling: 1/2 C. sugar 4 Tbsp. flour 1 egg 1 C. crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 C. pineapple juice 2 Tbsp. butter Strawberry Buttercream: 1 C. butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 2-4 Tbsp. Strawberry puree, fresh berries put through a blender 3-4 C. powdered sugar Flaked Coconut for decoration

9/7/2012 9:13:17 PM | Report

purplenurple88 School started today, and it was awful. :( I'll post a recipe tomorrow since I got homework (like what the heck? homework on the first day?!)

9/5/2012 7:18:42 PM | Report

smiles48 baking!!!!!

9/3/2012 12:52:42 PM | Report

smiles48 baking!!!!!

9/3/2012 12:52:40 PM | Report

smiles48 Sorry that I havn't posted a recipie in a long time!!! My computer was broken for a while! But I will post a new recipie for an amazing chocolate frosting tomorrow!!! Anyways, does anybody have a good apple crisp recipie? Need to get ready for fall

9/3/2012 12:52:11 PM | Report

purplenurple88 ~Makes 12 cupcakes~

8/30/2012 9:51:07 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a standard muffin pan with liners and then spray the liners with non-stick spray (important step!). 2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; set aside. In a separate medium bowl whisk together the milk and eggs, then stir in the melted and cooled butter. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk together until just moistened and combined. Like pancakes, lumps are okay! Divide the batter between the muffin cups and bake until puffed and firm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes and then remove cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely. 3. To make the frosting, use the whisk attachment of a stand mixer to whip the butter on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the powdered sugar a little at a time, waiting until it’s mostly incorporated before adding more. Once all of the powdered sugar has been added, scrape the sides of the bowl and increase the speed to medium-high and whip until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the maple syrup and the vanilla and whip for another minute or so to incorporate. Add the bacon and mix to combine. Using an offset spatula, spread the frosting on the cupcakes. Top with additional crumbled bacon if desired.

8/30/2012 9:50:39 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Omg I was so happy when I found a Pancake Cupcake recipe! Even better that it included a Maple Bacon Frosting recipe! :D Here's what you need: For the Cupcakes: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1½ cups whole milk 2 eggs 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled For the Frosting: 8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2½ cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 slices of bacon, cooked, cooled and crumbled

8/30/2012 9:50:13 PM | Report

purplenurple88 ~MAKES 30 CUPCAKE POPPERS~

8/27/2012 3:57:19 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 60 mini muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box. Divide batter among 5 small bowls, about 3/4 cup each. Make 5 different colors of batter by adding 1/4 teaspoon food color to each bowl; blend well. 2. Fill each muffin cup with 1 level measuring tablespoon batter, making 12 cupcakes of each color. 3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 10 minutes. 4. In large bowl, beat marshmallow creme and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in powdered sugar until fluffy. Divide frosting among 5 small bowls, about 1/3 cup each. Using the same 5 food colors, lightly tint frosting in each bowl to match the cupcake colors. 5. Assemble each popper using 2 mini cupcakes. Cut tops off each cupcake horizontally (save bottoms for another use). Spread or pipe about 1 tablespoon frosting on cut side of 1 cupcake top. Form a sandwich by placing cut side of second cupcake top on frosting; press lightly. Repeat with remaining cupcake tops. Store loosely covered.

8/27/2012 3:56:55 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Cupcake poppers are so cute! Here's what you need: Cupcakes 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1/4 teaspoon each gel or liquid food colors (neon pink, neon purple, neon orange, neon green, classic blue) Filling 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar Gel or liquid food colors (neon pink, neon purple, neon orange, neon green, classic blue)

8/27/2012 3:56:15 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Anybody got any recipes they'd like to share?

8/23/2012 8:29:17 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's what you do: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl to remove lumps and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, combine all other cake ingredients except the poppy seeds. Use a whisk to stir until smooth, but don't over beat. 4. Add cake mix and stir until smooth. 5. Fold in poppy seeds. 6. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 15-22 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. 7. Let cool. 8. Buttercream: Beat butter for 2 minutes in a stand mixer. Add your pulverized freeze fried blueberries (I usually put mine through a sifter to remove any remaining lumps). Add lemon juice and slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, add more lemon juice. 9. Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes.

8/23/2012 7:28:41 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes! Here's what you need: Lemon Poppy Seed Cake: 1 box white cake mix 4 egg whites 1/3 cup oil 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream (optional) 1/4 cup lemon juice Lemon Zest, I use 3 or 4 lemons 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Blueberry Lemon Buttercream: 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup freeze dried blueberries pulverized in a food processor 1 tablespoons lemon juice 3-4 cups powdered sugar

8/23/2012 7:28:03 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Lol, you can probably tell I have gotten this recipe from joyofbaking.com, and that is correct. I love how the cheesecake turns out everytime. :)

8/20/2012 9:42:02 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Tips: Sometimes the surface of the cheesecake cracks. To help prevent this from happening do not over beat the batter, especially when creaming the cheese and sugar. Another reason for cracking is overbaking the cheesecake. Your cheesecake is done when it is firm but the middle may still look a little wet. Also, make sure the springform pan is well greased as cracking can occur if the cheesecake sticks to the sides as it cools. Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/Cheesecake.html#ixzz248mslEJ0

8/20/2012 9:41:12 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Bake for 15 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) and continue to bake for about another 60 - 90 minutes or until firm and only the center of the cheesecake looks a little wet and wobbly. (The baking time can vary due to the differences in ovens, so make sure to check that the cheesecake is firm with only the center being a little wet and wobbly.) Remove from oven and place on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread the topping over the warm cheesecake and return to oven to bake for 15 more minutes. Remove from oven and carefully run a knife or spatula around the inside edge of pan to loosen the cheesecake (helps prevent the surface from cracking as it cools). Let cool completely before covering with plastic wrap. Refrigerate several hours, preferably overnight. Serve with fresh fruit or fruit sauces. Makes one - 9 inch (23 cm) cheesecake Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/Cheesecake.html#ixzz248mmX9VP

8/20/2012 9:40:54 PM | Report

purplenurple88 FILLING: In bowl of your electric mixer place the cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well (about 30 seconds) after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the whipping cream, lemon zest, vanilla extract and beat until incorporated. Remove the crust from the refrigerator and pour in the filling. Place the cheesecake pan on a larger baking pan and place in the oven. Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/Cheesecake.html#ixzz248mhDzQE

8/20/2012 9:40:28 PM | Report

purplenurple88 CRUST: In a medium sized bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the crumbs evenly over the bottom and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) up the sides of the springform pan. Cover and refrigerate while you make the filling. Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/Cheesecake.html#ixzz248marQem

8/20/2012 9:40:03 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's the instructions, one part at a time. Grease, or spray with Pam, a 9 inch (23 cm) springform pan. Place the springform pan on a larger baking pan to catch any leakage while the cheesecake is baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) with rack in center of oven. Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/Cheesecake.html#ixzz248mWPq1d

8/20/2012 9:39:47 PM | Report

purplenurple88 New York Cheesecake! I'm not fond of cheesecakes, but other people sure do like it when I make them. This will be a pretty long recipe (I think...) so here's the starting ingredients: Crust: 2 cups (200 grams) of graham cracker crumbs or finely crushed Digestive biscuits 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar 1/2 cup (114 grams) unsalted butter, melted Filling: 32 ounces (1 kg) cream cheese, room temperature (use full fat, not reduced or fat free cream cheese) 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar 3 tablespoons (35 grams) all purpose flour 5 large eggs, room temperature 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy whipping cream (double cream) 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Topping: 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream (not low fat or fat free) 2 tablespoons (30 grams) granulated white sugar Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/Cheesecake.html#ixzz248mJ9uGd

8/20/2012 9:38:58 PM | Report

purplenurple88 GANACHE: 2 oz bittersweet chocolate 1/4 cup heavy cream Heat heavy cream until simmering in a small saucepan (you can also microwave but do it in 30 second intervals and watch it closely). Cut chocolate into chunks and put in a small bowl. Pour cream over chocolate and let sit for one minute. Stir until chocolate is melted. Let stand about 5 minutes and transfer to a squeeze bottle. Drizzle over the top of cupcakes.

8/17/2012 4:58:39 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Don't make the frosting until the cupcakes are completely cooled, because this frosting does harden when it stays out for a long time.

8/17/2012 4:58:15 PM | Report

purplenurple88 ANYWAYS, HERE'S THE FROSTING RECIPE W/ INSTRUCTIONS: 4 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cream of tartar Pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla extract Set a clean stainless steel or other heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water to create a double boiler. (I just use my KitchenAid bowl for my stand mixer to avoid having to transfer.) Add all ingredients except vanilla and whisk to combine. Heat, whisking almost constantly, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl frequently until the mixture reaches 160 degrees. Transfer to mixer/mixing bowl fitted with the whisk attachment and continue mixing, increasing speed slowly to high speed until the frosting holds stiff peaks. Add vanilla extract and beat until just incorporated.

8/17/2012 4:57:31 PM | Report

purplenurple88 I use double boilers, but I don't know if you guys do...

8/17/2012 4:56:59 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Do you guys use double boilers? Or at least something to mimic a double boiler? The frosting recipe requires something that works like a double boiler. I'll post it anyways, so you can use this recipe or just regular marshmallow frosting.

8/17/2012 4:56:26 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Whoops. Didn't mean to put the instructions with the ingredients on the last post! Oh well.

8/17/2012 4:53:15 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcakes! Here's what you need for the cupcake part: 2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. Recipe yields about 30 cupcakes. Combine sugar through salt in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and beat on low until just incorporated. Increase speed to medium and beat two minutes. Stir in boiling water, the batter will be thin. Transfer batter to prepared pans, filling each liner about 2/3 of the way full, approximately 1/4 cup of batter. Bake approximately 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans about five minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8/17/2012 4:52:34 PM | Report

purplenurple88 FROSTING: Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup caramel sauce 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 lb powdered sugar 8 mini Snickers bar for garnish Beat butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about two minutes. Add caramel sauce, heavy cream and vanilla and mix to incorporate. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until incorporated to reach the right consistency. Increase speed to medium-high and whip about one minute until light and fluffy. Fill a piping bag and pipe onto cupcakes or frost as desired. Coarsely chop candy bars and sprinkle over the top of cupcakes.

8/17/2012 4:50:45 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's what you do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. Recipe yields about 30 cupcakes. Combine sugar through salt in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and beat on low until just incorporated. Increase speed to medium and beat two minutes. Stir in boiling water, the batter will be thin. Transfer batter to prepared pans, filling each liner about 2/3 of the way full, approximately 1/4 cup of batter. Bake approximately 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans about five minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. When cool, use a paring knife to cut a small cone shape out of the top of each cupcake. Add caramel sauce as desired. You can cut the point off the cone and add it back to the cupcake if desired.

8/17/2012 4:50:18 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Snickers Cupcakes!!! Snickers are one of my fave candies, and Snickers Cupcakes are one of my favorite cupcakes to make. Here's what you need: 2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water

8/17/2012 4:49:48 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Grrr. I just woke up and my mom went to the mall! Without me?!?! Haha, oh well. I still have time to go BTS shopping. Might as well be on the internet.... Let's see... Which fanfic was I last on...

8/17/2012 4:47:55 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. These cupcakes work best with the silver metallic liners. Part one In a small saucepan mix cola, butter, vegetable oil and cocoa. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and add marshmallows. Place lid on saucepan and leave until marshmallows begin to melt. Stir well. Part two Mix flour, sugar, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well. Combine Part One and Part Two in the mixing bowl. Spoon cupcake batter into cupcake pan liners until they are 1/2 to 2/3 full. Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

8/16/2012 11:34:53 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Heh, Cocoa Cola cupcakes. :) Here's the ingredients: Part One • 1 cup coca cola or other cola drink • 1/2 cup butter • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 1/4 cup powdered cocoa • 22 large marshmallows Part two • 2 cups all purpose flour • 2 cups sugar • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1 cup buttermilk • 2 large eggs, beaten

8/16/2012 11:34:16 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Omg yayyy. This Saturday my cousin is getting married! <3 My family and I , of course, been invited. I'm so happy for my cousin to find a nice girl to marry. :)I can't wait to see the bride's dress though!!!

8/16/2012 6:00:32 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Triple Threat Cupcakes recipe yields 24 cupcakes.

8/14/2012 8:50:18 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. Place your Oreo halves cream side up on the bottom of each liner. (Feel free to eat the non-cream side as you bake.) 3. Sift cake mix into a small bowl and set aside. 4. In a large bowl, use a whisk to combine eggs, oil, milk, sour cream and vanilla extract. 5. Add cake mix and stir until smooth. 6. Fill cupcake liners (over oreo halves) 3/4 full and bake for 17-22 minutes, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. 7. Cookie Dough Filling: Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer, except chocolate chips, and beat until smooth. Then fold in chocolate chips. 8. Use a knife to cut out small holes of each cupcake and fill with cookie dough filling. You can do this while the cupcakes are still warm. 9. Frosting: Beat butter for 2 minutes. Add cocoa, vanilla extract and milk. Scrape down the bowl as needed. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Add a little more milk if the frosting becomes too thick. Fold in brownie crumbles. 10. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes over the cookie filling and top with sprinkles, mini chocolate chips or Oreos. 11. Taste bud party!

8/14/2012 8:49:55 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Hmmm, what would be the result of combining brownies, Oreos, and cookie dough in a cupcake? You get the Triple Threat Cupcake! Here's what you need: Cake: 24 Oreos split in half (cream sides only) 1 box white cake mix 3 eggs 1/3 cup oil 1 cup milk (whole, buttermilk, or whatever you have) 3/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Cookie Dough Filling: 2 tablespoons butter, softened 5 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoons sugar 2 Cups flour 7 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips Brownie Frosting: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk 3-4 cups powdered sugar 5-7 brownies, crumbled

8/14/2012 8:49:27 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla, eggs and pudding mix. In another bowl add together the flour and baking soda and gently fold in the wet ingredients. Add in chocolate chips, marshmallows and graham crackers. Use a cookie scoop and drop dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Press 2-3 marshmallows into the scoop of cookie dough. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.

8/10/2012 12:38:27 AM | Report

purplenurple88 S'more cookies! :D Made these the other day and they turned out delicious1 Here's the ingredients: 1/4 C sugar 3/4 C brown sugar 1 C butter, softened 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 (4oz.) pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix (dry) 1 tsp baking soda 2 1/4 C flour 1 C semi sweet chocolate chips 1 C marsmallows plus extra for topping 1 C crushed or chopped graham crackers

8/10/2012 12:38:00 AM | Report

purplenurple88 GLAZE: 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract assorted sprinkles Mix milk, extract and powdered sugar until glaze forms. You may need to add a little more sugar or water/milk to reach desired consistency. Mix into glaze and drizzle on pancakes.

8/10/2012 12:36:08 AM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: Combine flour, cake mix, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix. Add 1 cup of milk, egg and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. You want the batter to look like regular pancake batter; not too thin, not too thick. This will vary greatly on the brand of cake mix you use. Start with 1 cup of milk and add more if needed. I suggest a small taste test as well to see if the pancakes are flavored enough. Preheat a skillet on medium heat (I use an electric grilled and turn it to 250 degrees). Fold desired amount of sprinkles into batter. Pour batter in 1/4 cup measurements onto skillet and let cook until bubbles form on top, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Serve with vanilla glaze.

8/10/2012 12:35:49 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Birthday Pancakes! Here's what you need: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup yellow cake mix 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 cups milk (I used vanilla almond milk) assorted sprinkles

8/10/2012 12:35:26 AM | Report

purplenurple88 My mom's birthday is tomorrow (it's 9:33 over here, so it'll be August 10) and I'm making her 3 mini cakes and a batch of birthday pancakes. <3 I'll post the recipe for the pancakes.

8/10/2012 12:34:44 AM | Report

purplenurple88 and top with pieces of Oreos. :D This recipe makes about 24-28 cupcakes.

8/10/2012 12:31:45 AM | Report

purplenurple88 FROSTING: Beat butter and vanilla extract. Add cocoa powder and slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Add brownies (crumble them first) and beat only until the brownies are covered in frosting. 10. Frost your cupcakes

8/10/2012 12:31:08 AM | Report

purplenurple88 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl to remove lumps and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, gently whisk eggs, oil, milk, sour cream and vanilla extract together. 4. Add cake mix and stir until smooth. 5. Fold in chopped oreos. 6. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full (they won't rise quite as much as normal cupcakes because of the Oreo pieces). 7. Bake for 17-22 minutes, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. 8. Let cool.

8/10/2012 12:30:41 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Oreo Brownie Cookies! It's not just milk's favorite cookie, it's MY favorite cookie. :) Here's the ingredients: Oreo Cake: 1 box white cake mix 3 eggs 1/3 cup oil 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped oreos Brownie Frosting: 1 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3-4 cups powdered sugar 6-8 brownies (mine were about 2 by 2 inches)

8/10/2012 12:30:04 AM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Thank you so much for making me VP!!!(:

8/8/2012 5:58:00 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. 2) In a medium bowl cream together the superfine corn meal , butter and creamed corn until well mixed. 3) In another medium bowl beat together the water, coarse corn meal, heavy cream, sugar, salt and baking powder until well combined but( DO NOT OVERMIX or else your corn cake will come out very dry and dense) 4) Add the creamed corn mixture into the coarse corn meal mixture and stir just to combine but remember not to over mix. Pour into an ungreased 8 by 8 inch baking pan cover with aluminum foil. 5) Place pan into a larger deep baking pan and pour hot water half way up the side of the pan. Bake in a preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. 6) Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop for easy serving.

8/6/2012 10:27:21 PM | Report

purplenurple88 CORN CAKE! Here's how to make it: 1/3 cup Medium Coarse Corn Meal 1/3 cup Superfine Corn Meal 1/3 cup Water 1 ½ cup of Creamed Style Corn 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar ½ cup Softened Butter 2 tbsp Heavy Cream ¼ tsp Salt ½ tsp Baking Powder

8/6/2012 10:27:02 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Er...I do have to warn that I wrote my first story a bit heartbreaking. I cried just writing it! So don't read if you don't like sad stories. :(

8/6/2012 12:19:24 AM | Report

purplenurple88 I just joined onedirectionfanfic.com! It'd be awesome if you checked out my story Soon Enough. My username is cutecupcake123 (yeah, I'm not creative with usernames). Leave a review if you're already a member of that site!

8/6/2012 12:11:43 AM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two cupcake pans with paper liners. 2. Using a whisk, mix sour cream, oil and vanilla extract together. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well in between each addition. 3. Alternate adding the cake mix and liquids (buttermilk and water), starting and ending with the cake mix. 4. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 14-18 minutes, or until and inserted knife come out clean. 5. Chocolate Mint Filling: Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream together in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat. Stir in peppermint extract and powdered sugar. 6. When cupcake come out of the oven, use a squeeze bottle to fill the cupcake with the filling, or use the filling as a ganache and dip the tops of the cakes into it. 7. Mint Buttercream: Beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream and peppermint extract and beat well. Add green food coloring and stir well 8. Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes and top with extra Chocolate Mint Filling and an Andes Mint.

8/5/2012 11:46:16 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Ignore that word "healthier" that keeps popping in the ingredients list! Idk what's the cause of that to come in the post.

8/5/2012 11:45:58 PM | Report

purplenurple88 I love Andes Mints! Here's a recipe for Andes Mint cupcakes: Chocolate Cakes: 1 cup sour cream ½ cup oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs ¼ cup water ½ cup buttermilk Devil’s Food Cake Mix Healthier Chocolate Mint Filling: 1/3 cup chocolate chips 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon peppermint extract ¼ cup powdered sugar Mint Buttercream: 8 oz cream cheese 6 tablespoons butter 3-4 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk Healthier 1 teaspoon peppermint extract green food coloring

8/5/2012 11:44:55 PM | Report

purplenurple88 The videos aren't that long, in case you wanted to know before actually going to the links. :)

8/2/2012 10:21:07 PM | Report

weesiewoo OMG!!! i live 4 cupcakes

8/3/2012 10:02:24 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Part 3 (final): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMf4Hrx1Yzg&list=UUmjVrDng0IumI1ITmCsyBhQ&index=7&feature=plcp

8/2/2012 10:20:00 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW0EUGtQ7_s&list=UUmjVrDng0IumI1ITmCsyBhQ&index=8&feature=plcp

8/2/2012 10:18:50 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Who wants a One Direction cake?!?!?!?! I was just browsing youtube, when I found this person's video on how to make a 1D cake. i can't post the recipe (:P) so whaddaya know? A link! Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bchh7hsJ6o

8/2/2012 10:18:05 PM | Report

smiles48 handles. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm.

7/31/2012 11:47:14 AM | Report

smiles48 Add boiling water to gelatin mix, stir 2 minuets until disolved. Cut strawberries in half. Mash berries and drink mix in a bowl with fork. Stir in gelatin. Pour into 8 paper cups. Cover with tin foil; insert popcicle stick into each center of cup for

7/31/2012 11:46:14 AM | Report

smiles48 Strawberry No-Drip Popcicles(Spartan Recipie): 2 cups boiling water, 1 pkg. (3oz.) Jello Strawberry Flavored Gelatin, 18 fresh strawberries (stemmed), 2/3 cup strawberry KOOL-AID,Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink Mix,or any red flavor.INSTRUCTIONS:

7/31/2012 11:42:39 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Frosting: 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1/2 C butter 2 tsp vanilla 5-6 C powdered sugar Reserved orange gelatin 1 tsp finely shredded orange peel orange food coloring if desired Soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature for at least 30minutes. In a large bowl beat butter, cream cheese, reserved gelatin, orange peel and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add in powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Add in orange food coloring if desired.

7/31/2012 3:14:26 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with liners (makes about 24-27 cupcakes). Set aside 2 tsp of the orange gelatin for frosting. In a bowl mix together the remaining gelatin, cake mix, pudding mix, orange juice, eggs, oil and vanilla. Fill muffin cups with batter – about 2/3 full. Bake for 18 – 20 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean. Cool cupcakes before frosting.

7/31/2012 3:13:57 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Did we yet have an Orange Creamsicle cupcake recipe? If not, these cupcakes are awesome! The ingredients: 1 3 oz. package orange flavored gelatin 1 2 layer size white cake mix 1 small box of cheesecake instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 1/4 C orange juice 4 eggs 1/3 C vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla

7/31/2012 3:13:38 AM | Report

purplenurple88 @*MusicGirl16*, my dad got the tickets when they first came out and he thought it'd be funny to see me get upset when he said he'd never get me tickets. worst joke ever dad! lol

7/31/2012 3:04:09 AM | Report

*MusicGirl16* DIRECTIONS: In large bowl, stir together sugar and cocoa. Add egg yolks and blend with electric mixer. Add cream a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Chill mixture in refrigerator. While cream mixture is chilling, grate chocolate chips in blender or food processor or using a rotary grater, until fine. Stir into cream mixture. Freeze in canister of ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

7/30/2012 3:37:01 PM | Report

Katgrace11 Oh great! I need ice cream now.

8/10/2012 6:17:59 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Cool off with HOMEMADE ICE CREAM! Here's a recipe for Chocolate Velvet Ice Cream! Enjoy!(: INGREDIENTS: 2/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 egg yolks, beaten 2 2/3 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

7/30/2012 3:36:40 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* I love the new club pic, btw!:D

7/30/2012 3:34:03 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* DIRECTIONS: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in white sugar and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and cocoa. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine remaining 1/2 cup nuts with the 1 tablespoon sugar. Divide the dough into 4 parts. Work with one part at a time, leaving the remainder in the refrigerator until needed. Divide each part into 12 pieces. Quickly press each piece of dough around a chocolate covered caramel. Roll into a ball. Dip the tops into the sugar mixture. Place sugar side up, 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool for 3 to 4 minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

7/30/2012 3:33:49 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Love caramel? Then you'll looooove these Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies!(: INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon white sugar 48 chocolate-covered caramel candies

7/30/2012 3:33:24 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* @purplenurple88: OMG!!! I am sooo JEALOUS! You got tickets to the 1D concert?!?!?!?!? LUCKY!(: I <3 Ur pic, btw!:D

7/30/2012 3:30:55 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Wow, this many members already? :D Thanks to all who've joined!

7/29/2012 10:18:47 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INGREDIENTS CONT. 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp pumpkin spice, 1 cup grated carrots, 1 cup crushed pineapple, 1/4 cup pineapple juice. INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Beat honey, oil and eggs together until well blended. Add vanilla. 3. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together. 4. Mix dry and wet ingredients together until blended. Do not over mix. 5. Fold in carrots, pineapple, and pineapple juice. 6. Bake from 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7/28/2012 8:33:35 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Gone insane? By insane, I mean NOT EAT SUGAR? Here's a recipe for Sugar Free Pineapple Carrot Muffins. The ingredients: 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup oil, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt

7/28/2012 8:32:02 PM | Report

purplenurple88 CONT. Heat cream and butter on stove until just before boiling. Remove from stove and pour over chocolate. Stir until completely combined. Add confectioners’ sugar and beat with a wire whisk until combined and smooth. Pour over cooled cheesecake. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars and serve. Makes about 30 bars.

7/26/2012 9:34:34 PM | Report

purplenurple88 CONT. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream the sugar, cream cheese, and flour with an electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy. On medium low, add eggs one at a time, mixing well with each addition. Add sour cream and vanilla and mix until just combined. Pour on prepared crust and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove and cool. Prepare ganache.

7/26/2012 9:34:12 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's what you do: Mix cookies and sugar together. Add butter and stir until combined. Press mixture into a 13 X 9 pan.

7/26/2012 9:33:56 PM | Report

purplenurple88 And the ganache: 8 oz. heavy whipping cream 2 oz. butter 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

7/26/2012 9:33:23 PM | Report

purplenurple88 The cheesecake: 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons flour 3 eggs 8 oz. sour cream 1 Tablespoon vanilla

7/26/2012 9:33:05 PM | Report

purplenurple88 I'm getting a feeling that I get on the computer TOO much. Oh well! Who cares about that! Everyone only cares about Chocolate Biscoff Cheesecake Bars! Here's what you need for the crust: 1 1/2 cups crushed Biscoff Cookies (about 27 cookies)* 3 Tablespoons packed brown sugar 6 Tablespoons melted butter

7/26/2012 9:32:43 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Like...center BB. That's what I would call it, since that's where the seats are located... :P

7/26/2012 8:55:44 PM | Report

purplenurple88 P.S, They aren't all the way in the super back! :D Like, in the middle? IDK, just not TOO far away from stage, yet not so close.

7/26/2012 5:04:08 AM | Report

purplenurple88 OMG I am freaking out right now! My dad who hated 1D has now got me tiickets to see them! Sure, the best seats are gone (Ultimate VIP will have to wait!) but hey, best feeling ever to know he's got me them. <3

7/26/2012 5:01:03 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Makes 3 1/2 dozen Oreo Truffles

7/25/2012 10:01:31 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's what you do: Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.) Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.

7/25/2012 10:01:12 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Woot woot! Oreo truffles! Super easy recipe and here's what you need: 1 (16 ounce) package OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted

7/25/2012 10:00:47 PM | Report

purplenurple88 This is totally unrelated to baking, but so hilarious! It's a Justin Bieber look-a-like prank! Here's the link to it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97qx3UZiGM&feature=plcp

7/25/2012 9:58:33 PM | Report

purplenurple88 :P woah, that came out longer than I thought it would

7/24/2012 6:20:54 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's what you do to make Baked Nutella Doughnuts: 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and eggs. 2. Heat the milk to just below boiling, then remove from heat. Add the 5 tbsp. of room temperature butter and whisk until well-combined. Start up the stand mixer on low speed. Once the ingredients in the bowl are combined, add the warm milk mixture in a steady stream. 3. Continue to knead for 5 minutes, until you have a stretchy, very thick and sticky batter (It does not come together in a smooth, rounded ball like yeast bread dough.). 4. Cover with lightly greased plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. 5. Tip the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead for about 30 seconds, until it is no longer unmanageably sticky. 6. Pat out to 1/2 inch (1 cm) thickness. 7. Cut out the doughnuts with a 2-2 1/2 inch (5-6 cm) biscuit cutter (they may seem small, but keep in mind they will at least double in size). 8. Place each disc onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Cover with lightly greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Don't be worried if they rise a little unevenly, baking will sort them out. 9. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap and bake in the center of the oven for 10-12 minutes - until risen, puffed, and very lightly golden; you'll be able to just about smell them wafting out of the oven. 10. Once baked, brush each doughnut with the 3 tbsp. melted butter, top and bottom. Toss each buttered doughnut in a shallow dish filled with the 6 tbsp. superfine sugar, then leave to cool completely. 11. Once cool (which doesn't take long), prepare the nutella filling. Beat all ingredients together on high speed (using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment) until fluffy. Add more cream as needed. Place a filling tip (I used a Wilton 230) into a small piping bag. Fill the bag with nutella fillling. 12. Grab a doughnut and push in the tip, twisting just enough to make an entrance into the doughnut. 13. With the tip inside the doughnut, gently squeeze the bag, pulling back as you do so. Fill just until you see the nutella reach the surface (Anymore and you'll have on loaded doughnut, and it will overflow!) 14. For best presentation, serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container; but beware, they do get rather sticky the day after (although they're still delicious!). Eat within 1-2 days.

7/24/2012 6:20:32 PM | Report

purplenurple88 NUTELLA! Best thing on earth, so here's what you need to make baked Nutella doughnuts: Doughnuts: 2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons (425 grams) white bread flour 2 1/2 teaspoons (10 grams) instant dry yeast (AKA bread machine yeast) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (75 grams) superfine sugar (AKA caster sugar) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten together 5 tablespoons (75 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup (175 mL) milk (any fat percentage will do, although I prefer whole) 3 tablespoons (43 grams) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing onto the baked doughnuts) 6 tablespoons superfine sugar (for rolling the baked doughnuts in) Nutella filling: 3/4 cup (6.5 ounces) Nutella 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 6-8 tablespoons heavy cream

7/24/2012 6:20:02 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's what you do: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prep a loaf pan by greasing it. 2. In a small bowl, use a fork to finely mash bananas (I used 3). Stir in lemon juice and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together. Stir in brown sugar. 4. In another bowl, use a whisk to combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, applesauce and vanilla extract. 5. Pour your liquid ingredients and mashed bananas into the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon to stir just until combined. 6. Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips. 7. Pour batter into prepped loaf pan. (If you want, cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the pan, but leave enough to come up over the edges. Once your bread is baked and cooled, you can lift those pieces of parchment paper to easily remove the bread. See photo) 8. Bake bread for about 1 hour. Check the done-ness of your bread by sticking a toothpick or knife into the center. It should come out clean. If it isn't, leave the bread in for more time. 9. Let cool in pan. As always, banana bread is better the next day. Enjoy!

7/24/2012 5:57:25 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Banana Bread! Anyone a fan of this? Well, here's what you need: 1 1/4 cup ripe bananas, mashed 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 3/4 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1/3 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup apple sauce 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, optional

7/24/2012 5:57:05 AM | Report

*MusicGirl16* DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray deep dish pie plate with cooking spray Combine white sugar, light brown sugar, flour, lemon, cinnamon, and mix well. Add apples and raisins to sugar mixture; stir until fruit is well coated. Spoon apple mixture into pie crust. Place second piecrust on top of filling, and trim edges. Lightly glaze top of pie with a beaten egg, then sprinkled with a little sugar. Bake till golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Place on a wire rack, and cool 30 minutes.

7/22/2012 2:06:44 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* I'm bored sooo...HERE'S ANOTHER RECIPE!(: Here is a simple recipe for Apple Pie!:D INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 7 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples 1 cup raisins 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1 egg

7/22/2012 2:05:59 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch springform pan. In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix and instant pudding. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, oil and water. Mix until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely on a wire rack before removing from pan. Slice a 1 inch thick slice off of the top of the cake and set aside. Scoop out the cake for the center of the bottom part to within 1 inch of the sides. Discard or save for another use. To make the filling, whisk together the flour and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Set aside to cool completely. Once the flour and milk mixture has cooled, beat the 1/2 cup shortening, butter, sugar and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the milk mixture and continue to beat for 4 more minutes. Spoon into the center of the cake and replace the layer sliced from the top. Combine the chocolate chips, 1/4 cup shortening, corn syrup and water in the top of a double boiler. Heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Pour warm glaze over the top of the cake and smooth over the sides. Refrigerate until serving.

7/22/2012 2:03:57 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Calling all Ding Dong Lovers!:D If you are a true lover of the small snack cakes, you will LOVE this cake!:D INGREDIENTS: 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 4 eggs 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup shortening 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 1/4 tablespoons water

7/22/2012 2:03:18 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* @purplenurple88: I know what you mean!:D I'm totally obsessed with them, too! Love the shirt idea!<3

7/22/2012 2:01:57 PM | Report

purplenurple88 I'm becoming more and more obsessed with 1D (though I always was) so I'm making a "Harry 'heart' Louis" shirt! Good idea or not?

7/21/2012 1:56:13 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's what you do: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pan with cupcake liners. 2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, gently whisk oil, eggs, buttermilk, sour cream and vanilla extract. 4. Pour cake mix into wet ingredients and mix. 5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 16-20 minutes, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. 6. Coconut Cream: Beat cream cheese and butter for 4 minutes. Add vanilla and coconut extract. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Scrape down bowl as needed. 7. Pipe coconut cream on cooled cupcakes and roll in shredded coconut.

7/21/2012 1:54:19 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Chocolate coconut cupcakes! Here's what you need: Chocolate Cake: 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix 1/2 cup oil 3 eggs 3/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Coconut Cream Frosting: 8 ox cream cheese 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract 4-5 cups powdered sugar

7/21/2012 1:53:42 AM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Btw, All of those recipes look delicious!!!!(: I'm getting hungry just looking at them!:D Lol! Sorry I haven't posted any recipes lately! I've been staying at my Grandma's and the Wifi has been down:P I'll be home tommorow, though!

7/20/2012 5:36:36 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* @purplenurple88: OMG!!! I soooooo want 1D tickets!(: That sucks!!! You almost had tickets! I feel for ya, girl:D Lol!

7/20/2012 5:32:35 PM | Report

purplenurple88 I know this isn't a 1D fan club, but have any of you tried getting 1D tickets? I remember I found great seats and all I needed was my dad's approval (he had the credit card). What did he say? "One Direction are a bunch of ugly old dudes who can't sing so the money would be going to waste.” Um, yeah, thanks dad. :/ Seriously? Of all the things I have asked before (like borrowing $30 XD) he had to say no to this. Lnl, oh well, maybe another time, I guess. :P

7/19/2012 11:36:01 PM | Report

purplenurple88 If you can’t get Lorann emulsion, use a teaspoon or two of plain red gel paste, depending on how deep of a color you’d like. Just make sure to keep the amount of liquid the same, meaning you’d need to add a tbsp. of vanilla bean paste rather than 2 tsp.

7/17/2012 7:32:31 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Instructions Cream together butter and confectioners sugar. Add the egg, vanilla, red velvet emulsion, and milk and mix well. Start with 2 tablespoons of milk, then add the rest if the dough is a little dry after adding the flour mixture. Sift together the cocoa, buttermilk powder, flour, baking powder and salt and add to the wet ingredients. As the dough begins to form add a splash of apple cider vinegar. The dough should be soft but not sticky. After mixing, let it rest for five to ten minutes, then roll out on parchment paper to 1/4 inch thickness dusting lightly with flour if needed. Cut into desired shapes and bake at 400 degrees for 6-7 minutes.

7/17/2012 7:32:07 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Another recipe? Sure thing. Not as if anything important is happening to me lol. Red velvet cakes are AMA-ZAYN (see what I did there?) but what about the cookie version? Try it out for yourself: 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups confectioners sugar 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla bean paste {or extract} 1 tbsp Lorann red velvet emulsion 2-3 tbsp milk 1/2 cup Hershey’s Cocoa powder 1/4 cup buttermilk powder 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt splash {about 1/2 a tsp} apple cider vinegar

7/17/2012 7:28:42 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine the cookie ingredients in a large bowl, adding the water a little bit at a time until the dough forms. 2. Cover and chill for 2 hours. 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out a portion of the dough to just under 1/16 of an inch thick. 5. To cut, use a lid from a spice container with a 1 ½ inch diameter. 6. Arrange the cut dough rounds on a cookie sheet that it sprayed with a light coating of non-stick spray. 7. Bake for 10 minutes. 8. Remove the wafers from the oven and cool completely. 9. Combine chocolate chips with peppermint extract and shortening in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. 10. Heat for 2 minutes, stir gently, then heat for another minute. 11. Stir once again, and if chocolate is not a smooth consistency, continue to zap in microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth. 12. Use a fork to dip each wafer in the chocolate, tap the fork on the edge of the bowl so that the excess chocolate runs off, and then place the cookies side-by-side on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. 13. Refrigerate until firm.

7/17/2012 7:25:15 PM | Report

purplenurple88 lol ignore the link at the bottom of the posts

7/17/2012 7:18:25 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Grrr. I'm super bored to death! Want another recipe? OK. Love those Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies? Even better because this is the recipe for those darn things: Chocolate Cookie Wafers 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package fudge cake mix 3 tablespoons shortening, melted 1/2 cup cake flour, measured then sifted 1 egg 3 tablespoons water nonstick cooking spray Coating 3 (12 ounce) bags semi-sweet chocolate chips 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 6 tablespoons shortening Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/girl-scout-thin-mints-recipe-33998#ixzz20vOxOJ4p

7/17/2012 7:18:02 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Note: The powdered sugar will absorb into the doughnut over time, so it's best to toss them right before serving!

7/17/2012 6:53:05 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease doughnut pans. 2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt together. 3. In a separate bowl use a whisk to combine milk, eggs and vanilla. 4. Add wet ingredients to the dry and begin to stir, then add melted butter and stir only until combined. (I use a wooden spoon to stir) 5. Fill doughnut pans half full. The easiest way is using a piping bag or a plastic bag (snip off the tip) and pipe the batter in. 6. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the tops spring back to the touch. 7. Let cool on cooling racks, then toss them in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar.

7/17/2012 6:52:04 PM | Report

purplenurple88 POWDERED SUGAR DONUTS! Here's how to make them at home: 2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoons melted butter, cooled Powdered Sugar to toss doughnuts in

7/17/2012 6:51:20 PM | Report

purplenurple88 "Just had an apple to be healthy, I think the caramel defeated the purpose." -Riley McDonough. lol I love Before You Exit. :)

7/16/2012 10:53:23 PM | Report

smiles48 bring the liquid to a simmer then put in cubed up apples.Make sure thay don't become too soft that they go to mush!Once they are soft put cinamon on top of em and spoon some on top of your ice cream!Enjoy!

7/16/2012 10:53:09 PM | Report

smiles48 Yummy Caramel Apple Desert! Take vanilla ice cream and put it at the bottom of a small bowl, they put a layer of whip creamon top and they some caramel.Then comes the warm apples, put 2 tablespoons of water in a frying pan with 2 tsp. of lemon juice

7/16/2012 10:49:00 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* @purplenurple88: We went to California<333333 That stinks that you can't go anywhere!!!

7/15/2012 11:49:42 AM | Report

purplenurple88 *MusicGirl16*, where did you go for vacation for the past week? My parents are stuck working for all summer so we can't go anywhere :(

7/15/2012 1:34:35 AM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Oops...I forgot to put the instructions! Wowwww!:D Btw, Sorry the ingredients posted twice!:D DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 36 cupcake cups with paper liners. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined and sifted. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of unsalted butter until fluffy with an electric mixer set on medium speed. Mix in 2 cups of sugar and the lemon pudding mix, and beat on high speed until very fluffy and well combined, about 8 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time. With the electric mixer running, beat in milk in 1/3 cup increments, alternating with the flour mixture; beat in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest just until mixed. Fill the prepared cupcake cups about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake in the preheated oven until the cupcakes are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Allow the cupcakes to cool. When cupcakes are cool, make filling; pour about 2 inches of water into the bottom of a double boiler, place over medium heat, and bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and place the egg whites and 2/3 cup of sugar into the top of the double boiler. Do not allow the water to touch the upper part of the double boiler. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, and mix with electric mixer set on high speed until the meringue holds soft peaks, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium, and beat in the butter, 2 or 3 tablespoons at a time. When butter is smoothly beaten in, beat the creme de menthe candy flavoring oil in until the flavoring is fully incorporated and the filling is fluffy, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove filling from heat and set aside. When cooled, load the filling into a piping bag with a medium-sized round tip. To make the frosting, place cream cheese, raspberries, both amounts of tea powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl, and beat until smooth with an electric mixer set on high speed. While mixer is running, slowly pour the cream into the bowl, and beat until the frosting forms stiff peaks, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl often. Insert the piping tip into the top of each cupcake, and squeeze about half a tablespoon of filling into each cupcake. Top each cupcake with a generous dollop of frosting to serve.

7/14/2012 11:35:52 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Also...Here is a recipe for Raspberry Iced Tea Cupcakes!(: I haven't tried this recipe yet, so If anyone tries it, let me know how it is!:D INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 lemon, juiced and zested 2 egg whites 2/3 cup white sugar 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 8 drops oil-based creme de menthe candy flavoring 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed 1/4 cup unsweetened instant tea powder 4 teaspoons unsweetened instant tea powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup white sugar 2 cups heavy cream

7/14/2012 8:33:45 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Also...Here is a recipe for Raspberry Iced Tea Cupcakes!(: I haven't tried this recipe yet, so If anyone tries it, let me know how it is!:D INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 lemon, juiced and zested 2 egg whites 2/3 cup white sugar 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 8 drops oil-based creme de menthe candy flavoring 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed 1/4 cup unsweetened instant tea powder 4 teaspoons unsweetened instant tea powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup white sugar 2 cups heavy cream

7/14/2012 8:31:23 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* DIRECTIONS: 1. In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. 2. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to boil, and continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds. 3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth. 4. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and melted white chocolate. Pour half of batter over crust. Spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. Pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect. 5. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. Serve with remaining raspberry sauce. Enjoy!(:

7/14/2012 8:25:49 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* I'm Baaaaaack!(: Here is a new recipe for... White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 2 cups white chocolate chips 1/2 cup half-and-half cream 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

7/14/2012 8:23:53 PM | Report

purplenurple88 I almost forgot the instructions! Well, then, here they are! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. Sift cake mix into a bowl and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla extract and cinnamon together. 4. Add cake mix and stir until smooth. 5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17-22 minutes, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. 6. Ganache: Once your cupcakes are cooled, place your chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl with whipping cream. Microwave for 20 seconds, remove and stir. Continue to microwave in small increments until smooth. 7. Dip the tops of your cooled cupcakes into the ganache and let set. 8. Buttercream: Beat butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes. Scrape bowl and let beat again. Add vanilla extract and cocoa, beat well. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Add 1 tablespoon of milk if it becomes too thick. 9. Pipe buttercream over ganache once it has set and top with chocolate shavings.

7/12/2012 6:14:08 PM | Report

purplenurple88 You need to know another chocolate cupcake recipe? I haven't tried this one yet but I'm guessing they will be great since this is my fave baker's fave recipe! ingredients: Chocolate Cake: 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon Chocolate Ganache: 1 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup whipping cream Chocolate Buttercream: 1/2 cup butter, softened 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 2-3 cups powdered sugar

7/12/2012 5:56:38 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Use three small bowls and put a container of yogurt into each. 2. Stir in 1/4 c juice and 1 tablespoon honey into each one. (These two things helps to sweeten the yogurt.) 3. Layer the yogurt into paper cups, put the cups on a plate or cake pan to keep steady and place in the freezer for 1 hour. 4. Your yogurt should be the consistency of a slushy by now, gently push a popsicle stick into each one. 5. Let freeze for a few more hours or over night. 6. Peel paper cups off pops and serve or store in a plastic bag in the freezer.

7/11/2012 8:18:48 PM | Report

purplenurple88 It's time for a nice easy-to-make summer treat! Yogurt Pops! Makes 8 (3 oz) pops: Pops: 3 containers of yogurt, different flavors 3/4 cup juice, separated (I used 1/2 c, orange juice and 1/4 c. lime juice) 3 Tablespoons honey Supplies: 8, 3 oz paper cups (or any molds you have) 8 popsicle sticks (you can also used cut straws)

7/11/2012 8:16:38 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 30 cupcake pan cups with paper liners. 2. Sift the self-rising flour and salt together in a bowl. In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating each egg until incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest. 3. Gently beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, one third at a time, alternating with half the milk and half the lemon juice after each of the first 2 additions of flour. Beat until just combined; do not over mix. 4. Fill the prepared cupcake liners with batter 3/4 full, and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 17 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before removing them to finish cooling on a rack. 5. To make the icing, beat the cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer set on Low until the cream begins to thicken. Add the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, a little at a time, beating after each addition, until fully incorporated. Increase the mixer speed to High, and beat until the icing forms soft peaks, about 5 minutes. Spread on the cooled cupcakes. Enjoy!!!(:

7/6/2012 6:08:50 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Lemon Cream Icing: 2 cups chilled heavy cream ; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar ;1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

7/6/2012 6:08:05 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* I'm bored, soooo...Here's ANOTHER recipe!!!:D Here is a recipe for beautifully delicious lemon cupcakes!(: Ingredients 3 cups self-rising flour ; 1/2 teaspoon salt ; 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ; 2 cups white sugar ; 4 eggs, at room temperature ; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ; 2 tablespoons lemon zest ; 1 cup whole milk, divided ; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

7/6/2012 6:07:21 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Hey Everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that I won't be able to get on GL at all starting tomorrow through next Saturday! My fam & I are going on Vacay!!!(: I'm really sorry I won't be able to post any recipes then!!!

7/6/2012 5:54:00 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Frost the cooled cake.

7/6/2012 5:51:15 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Speaking of carrot cake...Here's a recipe for it!!!(: Ingredients 4 eggs 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 cups grated carrots 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans

7/6/2012 5:50:50 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* That sounds delicious! I am sooo trying that!!!

7/6/2012 5:48:53 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line pan with cupcake liners Mix cake batter according to directions. Add in lemon zest, vanilla and lemonade powder. ] Pour batter into cupcake liners. Bake according to directions on cake box. Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool. Frosting Beat butter in mixer on medium high for 2-3 minutes or until pale and creamy. Reduce speed to medium and add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Beat well after each addition increasing speed to high after all sugar is added. Add in vanilla and lemonade concentrate until the desired consistency is reached. Beat until buttercream is smooth.

7/6/2012 3:57:06 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Frosting (to go with it): 1 lb. powdered sugar 3-5 Tbsp frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 C butter,softened

7/6/2012 3:55:36 AM | Report

purplenurple88 YEAH! PINK LEMONADE CUPCAKES! Perfect for summer :) Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix (Duncan Hines) and items needed for cake mix 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 Tbsp sweetened pink lemonade drink powder

7/6/2012 3:55:09 AM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Here is a recipe for Banana Cupcakes!(: Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt FROSTING: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons milk Directions In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, bananas and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture. Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.

7/5/2012 9:45:53 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Btw, Love the flag cake recipe!<333

7/5/2012 9:44:12 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* @purplenurple88: I bet Louis' fav is definitely carrot cake:D

7/5/2012 9:43:33 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Love One Direction? Know their fave cake flavors? Comment or reply if you know the answer. Tell me if I'm right or wrong with my guesses! Louis: Carrot cake, Harry&Zayn&Liam: Chocolate cake, and Niall: cookies & cream. :)

7/3/2012 6:17:36 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch rectangular baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and coat again with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside. Beat the butter with the granulated sugar on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined, and then beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and beat in one-third of the flour mixture until just combined. Beat in half the buttermilk and then repeat, adding the flour in two more increments and alternating with the second half of the buttermilk. Stir in the sprinkles. Transfer to the prepared pan and spread the batter evenly. Bake until golden brown and the top springs back to a light touch, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in the pan. Run a small knife around the edges of the cake to release the sides and turn the cake out onto a baking sheet. Remove the parchment paper and then flip again onto a serving platter or cutting board so the top of the cake is back on top. Cool completely before frosting. For the frosting: Place the butter and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add the white chocolate and beat until fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar and the vanilla. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until very smooth and fluffy. Transfer 1/2 cup of the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a small rosette tip. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. For the garnish: Place the blueberries in six rows of 6 berries each in the top left hand corner of the cake. Trim and halve the strawberries lengthwise and make four rows of strawberries across the cake. Pipe 13 stars between the blueberries and use the remaining frosting to pipe a border around the bottom of the cake. Brush the berries with the melted jelly. Cut and serve.

7/3/2012 6:11:50 PM | Report

purplenurple88 An adorable flag cake is the perfect dessert for the 4th of July. Here's the ingredients: Cake: Nonstick cooking spray 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup stone-ground white cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons rainbow or red, white and blue sprinkles Frosting: 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened 2 ounces chopped white chocolate, melted and cooled slightly 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Garnish: 1 cup blueberries One 16-ounce container strawberries 1 tablespoon apple jelly or apricot jam, melted Special equipment: Pastry bag Rosette tip

7/3/2012 6:11:24 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Here is a recipe for Red, White, & Blue Strawberry Shortcake!(: Perfect for the 4th of July! Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained 2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced Directions Prepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9x13 inch pan. Cool completely. Frost cake with whipped topping. Place blueberries in a square in the corner, and arrange sliced strawberries as stripes to make an American flag. Chill until serving.

7/1/2012 1:27:02 PM | Report

ahutchison18 delicious

7/2/2012 1:51:28 PM | Report

purplenurple88 ~Makes 24 Cupcakes~

6/30/2012 8:51:51 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 24 muffins tins. 2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, water and vanilla. 3. Sift in cake mix and stir in sour cream. 4. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and then place a teaspoon of Nutella on top of each one. Using a toothpick, swirl the Nutella into the batter. 5. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until the sides spring back. (The tops will stay gooey because of the Nutella.) 6. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place directly into airtight containers so seal in moisture. 7. Buttercream: Beat the Nutella and butter for 5 minutes. Add vanilla, then alternate between adding powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream. Taste the buttercream until you reach your desired sweetness. You may need to refrigerate the buttercream before piping it onto cooled cupcakes.

6/30/2012 8:51:30 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Have I yet told you guys a Nutella cupcake recipe? Well here it is: Cake: Devil’s Food Cake Mix 3 eggs ½ cup oil ¼ cup milk ½ cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sour cream 24 teaspoons Nutella (1 per cupcake) Nutella Buttercream: ¾ cup Nutella ¼ cup butter, softened 1 ½ -2 ½ cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

6/30/2012 8:51:09 PM | Report

purplenurple88 ~Makes 24 cupcakes~

6/30/2012 12:30:44 AM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. Take your 24 Oreos, split them in half, and place the cream side in your cupcakeliners...cream side up. Save the plain cookie half for the frosting. 3. Sift your cake mix into a small bowl and set aside. 4. In a large bowl, gently whisk egg whites, eggs, oil, buttermilk, sour cream and vanilla extract together. 5. Add cake mix and stir until combined. 6. Fold in your 3/4 cup of chopped Oreos. (I used minis and just cut each in half, use the cream filling and everything.) 7. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until and inserted knife comes out clean. 8. Cookies & Cream Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese for 3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Gently stir in your crushed Oreos. (I crush my cookies and then put them through a sifter, and only use what goes through. I don;t like chunks of cookie in my frosting.) 9. Pipe your frosting onto your cooled cupcakes and top with Oreos, I used mini Oreos this time.

6/30/2012 12:29:32 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Cookies & Cream Cupcakes: Vanilla Cake: 24 Oreos 1 box white cake mix 2 egg whites 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped Oreos (I used Minis) Cookies & Cream Frosting: 1/2 cup butter, softened 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4-5 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup finely crushed Oreos

6/30/2012 12:29:08 AM | Report

purplenurple88 :P lol it's time for another recipe! It'll be posted soon.

6/30/2012 12:27:11 AM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Thank you sooo much for the position!!!<333

6/30/2012 12:26:38 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Well, I don't know if I should keep the people who haven't posted an update lately. They're so nice!

6/27/2012 10:26:50 PM | Report

purplenurple88 *MusicGirl16*, there's a different position up for grabs since I just assigned someone else as secretary. Just comment on my profile or here to tell me if you want it! :)

6/26/2012 10:51:53 PM | Report

purplenurple88 *MusicGirl16*, there's a different position up for grabs since I just assigned someone else as secretary. Just comment on my profile or here to tell me if you want it! :)

6/26/2012 10:51:52 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Thx!!!(

6/28/2012 1:33:24 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Fit a decorating bag with a multi-opening tip. This tip is used to make frosting grass or hair; it can be round or rectangular with numerous small holes. Fill the bag with the blue frosting. Pipe frosting over each cupcake in short strokes, overlapping the strands and allowing some to hang over the edges to make the frosting resemble fur. Cover the cupcakes completely with frosting. 2. Place two white candy discs at the top of each cupcake as the monster’s eyes. You can lay them flat or position them in them in the frosting so they stick up. 3. Fit another decorating bag with a round decorating tip. Fill the bag with black or chocolate frosting. Pipe dots on each white candy disc to complete the eyes. Make the monster look “googly-eyed” to resemble Cookie Monster. 4. Push a mini chocolate chip cookie into each cupcake where the monster’s mouth would be, leaving half of the cookie protruding from the cupcake. Or, pipe a half-moon-shaped mouth onto each cupcake with the black or chocolate frosting and sprinkle crumbled cookies around each mouth.

6/26/2012 10:29:29 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Want to know how to decorate a cupcake to make it look like Cookie Monster? Your wish is my command then! Here's how ya do it. You'll need: Royal blue frosting Black or chocolate frosting White candy melts (available in the candy-making aisle at craft stores) 2 decorating bags Decorating tips, multi-opening and round Chocolate cupcakes, not frosted Mini chocolate chip cookies

6/26/2012 10:23:49 PM | Report

purplenurple88 CherriBombLover, you're profile isn't visible but I've needed to ask when you're going to post an update. :)

6/26/2012 10:20:19 PM | Report

purplenurple88 *MusicGirl16*, would you like to be secretary? P.S I love your pic!

6/26/2012 10:19:12 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Thx! GO 1D!!! Btw, I would LOVE to be secretary!<3

6/28/2012 1:32:19 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS:Place the cream and milk in a heavy pot and bring to a soft simmer. Place the egg yolks in a small bowl. Slowly ladle some of the hot milk into the yolks and whisk briskly to avoid the egg from cooking. Pour the yolks into the pan and whisk, constantly, until pudding thickens. Gradually whisk in the chocolate chips, until they melt. Transfer the pudding to a pitcher. Fill in 6 ramekins with the pudding. Place it in fridge for a good 6 hours. Serve with a doll-up of unsweetened, whipped cream if desired.

6/26/2012 6:50:54 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Chocolate Pudding time! Got this recipe from The Frugal Chef (thefrugalchef.com). This recipe makes about 6 servings: 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 6 egg yolks, 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

6/26/2012 6:49:53 PM | Report

smiles48 Thanks so much *MusicGirl16*!

6/26/2012 10:21:17 AM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Ur Welcome!(:

6/26/2012 6:12:31 PM | Report

smiles48 Hey does anyone know a cool recipie for a frosting that goes with red velvet cake? Thanks!

6/25/2012 5:45:31 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* (CONT.) In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use. Delicious!<3

6/25/2012 8:20:46 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Cream Cheese Frosting tastes delicious with red velvet cake! Here is a simple recipe from Allrecipes.com: Ingredients: 2 packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract! 1

6/25/2012 8:19:46 PM | Report

purplenurple88 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. SIft cake mix into a small bowl and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, gently whisk eggs, egg whites, oil, buttermilk, sour cream and vanilla extract together. 4. Add cake mix and stir until smooth. 5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. 6. Glaze: Combine all ingredients and use a fork to whisk until smooth. Use more powdered sugar to make thicker or more water to make thinner. 7. Dip the top of cooled cupcakes into glaze and let set. 8 Buttercream: Beat butter for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and freeze dried strawberries. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. 9. Pipe buttercream over glaze (once firm) and top with a piece of Pop Tart. Ta-dah!

6/18/2012 11:53:23 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* This sounds delicious!:D

6/22/2012 9:57:00 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here is a recipe for strawberry pop tart cupcakes. Check out yourcupofcake.com because there are some awesome and delicious recipes on there: Vanilla Cake: White Cake Mix 2 eggs 2 egg whites 1/4 cup oil 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup sour cream 3 teaspoons vanilla extract Glaze: 2 Tablespoons hot water 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar Strawberry Buttercream: 1 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries, finely crushed in food processor 3-4 cups powdered sugar

6/18/2012 11:52:48 PM | Report

smiles48 at 350 for about 8 to 10 minuets or until the edges are golden brown!

6/18/2012 6:51:33 PM | Report

smiles48 Here is a recipie for Monster Cookies: 1 1/2 sticks butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 cups flour, 1 tsp.salt, 1 1/2 cups sweetened cocnut flakes, 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 a bag of white chocolate chips. Bake

6/18/2012 6:50:10 PM | Report

purplenurple88 8 Add milk mixture and mix just until blended. 9 Add remaining flour mixture and mix just until blended. Scrape down bowl to make sure entire mixture is smooth. 10 Divide batter between 12 cupcake cups and bake for approx 22 minutes

6/10/2012 6:01:09 PM | Report

purplenurple88 5 In standing mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. 6 Slowly add egg and egg whites and mix on medium speed until blended. 7 With mixer on low speed, add half the flour mixture until just blended.

6/10/2012 6:00:32 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Directions: 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2 Fill a 12 cup cupcake pan with cupcake liners. 3 Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. 4 Add vanilla and strawberry puree to milk and set aside.

6/10/2012 6:00:07 PM | Report

purplenurple88 more ingredients: 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature 1/4 cup pureed strawberry (use all-natural frozen that have been thawed) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (instructions in next post for sure!)

6/10/2012 5:59:10 PM | Report

purplenurple88 well, it seems my computer hates me so I'll have to post the ingredients again, after the baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temp.

6/10/2012 5:58:07 PM | Report

purplenurple88 @*MusicGirl16*, I found a recipe for strawberry cupcakes (thanks to Food.com) so here are the ingredients (i'll post the instructions in the next post and this recipe makes 12 cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/

6/10/2012 5:56:46 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Thank you so much!<3 I LOVE UR PIC!!!!(: GO 1D!

6/21/2012 9:08:30 PM | Report

smiles48 purplenurple88:okay thankyou so much! This will help a lot! I can't wait to make these cupcakes!!! I am gonna post another recipie for monster cookies soon!

6/3/2012 7:13:19 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Could you post a basic recipe for strawberry cupcake, plz?(:

6/7/2012 8:01:29 PM | Report

purplenurple88 (I forgot to include some of the ingredients! Sorry about that!) 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped, 2/3 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar sifted, 1 ½ teaspoons pur vanilla extract. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line the muffin tin with cupcake liners. 2. In a small bowl, stir until smooth the water and cocoa powder. Let cool to room temperature. 3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. 4. In the bowl of stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time. Beat in vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat only until incorporated. Then add the cooled cocoa mixture and stir until smooth. 5. Fill each muffin cup ¾ full. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes. Let cupcakes cool once taken out of the oven. Chocolate Frosting: Melt the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. In the bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, beat the butter until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute)., Add sugar and beat for about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract. Add the chocolate and beat on low sped until incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high speed and beat until frosting is smooth and glossy (about 2 to 3 minutes).

6/1/2012 9:50:35 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Yummmmmmmm!(: That sounds really good!

6/3/2012 12:45:44 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Basic Chocolate Cupcakes: ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1 cup boiling hot water, 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, Chocolate Fudge Frosting (recipe follows) Like the last recipe, the instructions will be said in the next post!

6/1/2012 9:41:39 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Sounds Yummy<3

6/3/2012 12:46:40 AM | Report

purplenurple88 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. In a mixing bowl, add the sugar, vanilla, and eggs, and mix until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add the milk and oil, and mix until combined. 3. In a separate bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix together. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Turn of the mixer and add the hot coffee. Mix on low for 2 minutes more. 4. Fill the cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 14 minutes. Once cupcakes are cooled, frost the cupcakes with Whipped Chocolate Buttercream. To make the Whipped Chocolate Buttercream: 4 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, 4 cups powder sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 cup cocoa powder, ½ cup heavy whipping cream. In an electric mixer, beat the butter on high for 2 minutes. Once the butter is whipped, add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until well blended. Add the vanilla and mix well. Add the cocoa powder and blend on medium speed until well incorporated. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the heavy cream. Once the heavy cream is incorporated, turn the mixer on high and whip 3 to 4 minutes. Once you frost it onto the cupcakes, you’re done!

6/1/2012 9:36:44 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes! This recipe requires coffee so I guess if you like coffee, you’ll like this cupcake: 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 eggs, 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 ¾ cups flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup hot coffee, Chocolate Truffle Ganache (recipe follows), Whipped Chocolate Butter cream (recipe follows) Instructions will be posted in the next post!

6/1/2012 9:25:19 PM | Report

purplenurple88 @smiles48: I found two chocolate cake recipes. One is a basic chocolate, and the other is a chocolate truffle cupcake recipe.

6/1/2012 9:21:55 PM | Report

smiles48 pruplenurple88: Can you post a chocolate cake recipie? I have been trying to find a good one. Thnaks!

6/1/2012 6:20:06 PM | Report

purplenurple88 If anybody wants me to post a certain recipe for them, I'll take requests!:)

6/1/2012 2:04:53 AM | Report

mmf2001 Can you post a recipe for a cupcake that I could use for a luau pool party?

7/5/2012 2:55:39 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Can you guys spread the word about this club? I'd like people to know that there IS a baking club that still posts recipes because I've noticed most of those aren't posting anymore. Thanks if you do tell others about this club!

5/28/2012 5:35:08 PM | Report

purplenurple88 CONT. 1) Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2) In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, add the eggs and vanilla and continue to whisk for about 1 minute. 3) Add the flour, salt and baking powder and mix it all in until its all combined. 4) Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out the dough on to the parchment lined baking sheets making to sure to place them a few inches apart. 5) Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges. Make sure you rotate the baking sheets half way through cooking for even baking. Let cool completely and enjoy!

5/28/2012 4:43:37 AM | Report

purplenurple88 To show you a recipe from her website, here is the Soft Vanilla Sugar Cookie recipe from Episode 198 (makes about 3 dozen): Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of All Purpose flour ½ tsp of Salt ¼ tsp of Baking Powder ¾ cup of Unsalted Butter at room temperature 1 cup of Sugar 2 Eggs 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract

5/28/2012 4:43:07 AM | Report

purplenurple88 There is this one website I go to for recipes all the time! I love Laura's recipes so I highly suggest to check out the website: http://www.laurainthekitchen.com/all/episodes.php

5/28/2012 4:39:58 AM | Report

smiles48 Muffins by Michal Moses!

5/23/2012 2:57:11 PM | Report

smiles48 1 stick of utter, 1cup sugar, 1/8 tsp vanilla extract, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt, 1/2 sour cream or buttermilk. Bake in the oven at 350 for 20 minuets.I got htis recipie from Celebrating Cupcakes and

5/23/2012 2:56:37 PM | Report

smiles48 Here is a new recipie for Golden Sour Cream Cupcakes!!!!

5/23/2012 2:52:25 PM | Report

smiles48 I love the new club pic! So cute!

5/17/2012 7:18:43 PM | Report

purplenurple88 CherriBombLover is our new VP!

5/17/2012 12:44:45 AM | Report

smiles48 I got that recipie from Better Homes and Gardens NEW COOK BOOK!

5/14/2012 4:40:28 PM | Report

smiles48 Okay here is the carrot cake recipie:2cups of flour, 2cups of sugar, 1teaspoon of bakingpowder, 1teaspoon of baking soda, 1teaspoon of cinamon, 3cups of grated carrot, 1cup of cooking oil, 4ggs.Combine all of this and bake at 350 for 30 minuets.

5/14/2012 4:39:42 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Mimi21, you could just post the recipe in the comments if you don't have a position. Right now for anyone who wants a position, we have two open.

5/12/2012 3:39:28 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Yay! Mini cheesecakes! :D This recipe makes 6 cupcakes so I'd suggest doubling it for the perfect baker's batch. Ingredients: 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon margarine, melted 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 6 cup muffin pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine with a fork until combined. Measure a rounded tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup, pressing firmly. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 5 minutes, then remove to cool. Keep the oven on. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla until fluffy. Mix in the egg. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the muffin cups, filling each until 3/4 full. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan before removing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

5/11/2012 9:56:20 PM | Report

Mimi21 Hey how do u leave recipes? Thanks ;-)

5/12/2012 2:22:20 PM | Report

purplenurple88 mushrooms.rule, you could post you recipe in the comments if you want

5/11/2012 9:48:16 PM | Report

smiles48 hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that I will be posting the carrot cake recepie on sunday or monday. I am sorry that I couldn't post it today or tomorrow since I am going to be marching in a parade tomorrow! Plus I need to find the recipie! :P

5/11/2012 8:41:09 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Royal icing!!! Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Meringue Powder 4 cups (about 1 lb.) confectioners' sugar 6 tablespoons warm water Makes: About 3 cups of icing. Instructions: Step 1 Beat all ingredients until icing forms peaks (7-10 minutes at low speed with a heavy-duty mixer, 10-12 minutes at high speed with a hand-held mixer). Step 2 NOTE: Keep all utensils completely grease-free for proper icing consistency. * For stiffer icing, use 1 tablespoon less water. **When using large countertop mixer or for stiffer icing, use 1 tablespoon less water. Thinned Royal Icing: To thin for pouring, add 1 teaspoon water per cup of royal icing. Use grease-free spoon or spatula to stir slowly. Add 1/2 teaspoon water at a time until you reach proper consistency.

5/8/2012 11:14:12 AM | Report

purplenurple88 jennanatasha, i'd keep you as VP but you weren't posting recipes or anything related to baking. Sorry :(

5/7/2012 12:46:15 PM | Report

jennanatasha i thought i was vp? :(

5/6/2012 8:32:43 PM | Report

purplenurple88 mushrooms.rule, do you want a position? If so, these are your choices: VP and Secretary. Just tell me which one you want on my profile :)

5/6/2012 4:04:09 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ I'm here!!!!! I could post a recipe every two weeks!! Lately I have been busy with feeding pigs(for the fair)

5/5/2012 2:26:51 PM | Report

smiles48 Also I will post a yummy, but simple carrot cake recipie! Until then Happy Cupcakes!!!!

5/3/2012 4:02:28 PM | Report

mushrooms.rule hey, i have a nice recipie i can post. when should i post it?? thank you.:)

5/3/2012 9:44:49 PM | Report

smiles48 all of those ingredients in a mixer and ice your cupcakes! This is an easy recipie, but it makes such good icing! Hope you all like it as much as I do!

5/3/2012 4:00:10 PM | Report

smiles48 Cream Cheese Frosting Recipie: Here is an amazing creamcheese frosting recipie to put on your spring time carrot cake cupcakes! You need 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 stick of butter, 1 18oz package or creamcheese,and two tablespoons os milk.Then blend

5/3/2012 3:58:28 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Put a new recipe by May 4! This goes for all the people who have positions. If you don't post one soon, I'll give away the position to someone who will post recipes on a regular basis. But if you do your own schedule (like once a month, once every two weeks, etc) be sure to tell me or else I’ll assume you don’t get on much. Yes, you too, the position holders have to tell me by Friday your schedule or else I’ll give away your position. I’m sorry to say this, but I need people who post recipes since this IS a baking club. The one position holder that is safe from having her position taken? She is smiles48. Thanks for joining this club, I’ll post a recipe soon! “This has been another news update by purplenurple88. Stay tuned for more recipes!”

5/3/2012 12:06:28 AM | Report

Zsamya Hey im interested in the secretary position I can post about twice a week

5/28/2012 10:37:16 AM | Report

smiles48 Hey, I was wondering if any of you guys have tried those mix in frosting flavors on the commercials. If you have let me know if you liked em or didn't like em! Thanks!

4/24/2012 7:48:42 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Omg!(: I love you picture!!!! My fav animals are koalas<3333

5/2/2012 8:50:55 PM | Report

cookiemonstah123 I like the icon!!! I know how to make those :)

5/1/2012 4:11:00 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* I want to try those!:D

4/28/2012 10:26:04 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Another way to make Earth Day cupcakes is by having simple vanilla cupcakes. Have two bowls ready with white frosting. Color one bowl's frosting with green, and the other one with blue. Get a piping bag (or a plastic bag) and fill half the bag with green and in the other half, blue! If using a plastic bag, cut a corner off on the bottom of the bag. Pipe onto the cupcakes. Top with white sprinkles (like the first cupcake design) and now you have Earth Day cupcakes! Heehee, I made this ideas myself so sorry if these ideas don’t really say Earth Day but I just wanted to put in the colors of the Earth (blue, white, green) onto a cupcake. If you also don’t have plastic bags handy, use an offset spatula to frost the cupcake. Just mix the two frostings (the blue and green) together but not too much as to create another color! Have it partially mixed and put a decent amount of it onto the cupcake and spread it around however you want. “This has been another decorating idea by purplenurple88! We shall have a recipe next week so stay tuned. “

4/22/2012 8:16:13 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* Great idea!!!(:

4/28/2012 10:25:37 PM | Report

purplenurple88 It's now Earth Day! Make your cupcakes green by adding an amount of green food coloring (the amount depends on the shade of green you want) then frosting with some colored blue white frosting. Top with white sprinkles and ta-da! Earth cupcakes! :D

4/22/2012 4:41:29 PM | Report

purplenurple88 That's so cool of making bubblegum cupcakes! Red Velvet cupcakes are super delicious, I've made them before a couple times in the past when I was just a beginner so they turned out pretty bad :/ Luckily I learned how to make them better! :D

4/21/2012 3:44:51 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Omg I just remembered this!!! Like a month ago I made bubblegum cupcakes!!!!! I got the flavoring from Hobby Lobby!! All you do is add about a teaspoon into a box mix!!!! You can use homemade cupcakes but we had box mix on hand:) they were soo good!!

4/21/2012 1:55:40 PM | Report

purplenurple88 I love eating cupcakes! When me and my little sister need more money, we make cupcakes then sell them. Anybody else tried selling cupcakes?

4/16/2012 10:16:12 PM | Report

*MusicGirl16* I luv cupcake, too!(: I just made a batch of Red velvet cupcakes recently & they were delicious!:D

4/20/2012 9:09:21 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Anybody love chocolate chips? I do! Love it so much you'd make a cake of it? I do! Here's the recipe for a Chocolate Chip Cake: Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamonDirections: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter, sugar and eggs (add the eggs in one at a time, beating after each addition). 4. Add sour cream and vanilla to the creamed mixture, mix well. 5. Slowly add flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mix thoroughly. 6. In another bowl mix the chopped nuts, chocolate chips, brown sugar and cinnamon. 7. Grease a tube pan (angel food cake pan). 8. Pour 1/2 the batter in the pan then sprinkle on 1/2 the chocolate chip mixture. 9. Add the remainder of the batter, then sprinkle the remainder of the chocolate chip nut mix on top. 10. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F.

4/12/2012 7:57:21 PM | Report

smiles48 under the mounds or that hard shiny gum. If you like this idea then go to youtube and type in yoyomax12! She has awesome ideas!!! (Sorry this was so long!)

4/7/2012 10:16:15 AM | Report

smiles48 the ears cut a regular sized marshmellow in three sections. Then dip the cut side in pink sprinkles.Then stick on two of the ears to the top of the cupcake.Also if you would rather the bunny have teeth in stead of a frosted mouth put mini marshmelows

4/7/2012 10:14:33 AM | Report

smiles48 Here's how to decorate a super cute bunny cupcake! Okay frost the cupcake all white. Next frost two little mounds side by side for it's cheeks. Then put a pink jelly bean at the top of those to make a nose. Frost two black eyes and a mouth. Then for

4/7/2012 10:12:01 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ This makes 2 dozen and I don't add walnuts and I use the whole bag of chocolate chips;) The best chocolate chip cookies!! Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans. Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

4/6/2012 10:26:12 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Wow thank you to all our members!!! We have 30!!!(6 of them r repeats) but still wow!!

4/6/2012 10:20:47 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Lemon cupcakes go good with cream cheese frosting so i post the frosting recipe with the cake recipe! Enjoy the cupcakes :)

4/4/2012 11:28:01 PM | Report

jmtkwalshgirl This is an AWESOME club! EVERYONE SHOULD JOIN!!!!

4/6/2012 12:15:14 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Lemon Cupcakes!Again, this recipe includes a cake mix! Who knew you could actually make super delicious treats out of those cake box mixes? LOL. Cakes: 1 box lemon cake mix 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup milk ¾ cup oil 4 eggs Zest of 1 lemon 1 small box lemon instant pudding mix Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese ½ cup butter ¼ cup sour cream 3 ½ cups sugar 1 tbsp honey (optional) 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line pans with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, mix sour cream, lemon juice, milk and oil together. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Add zest, cake mix, and pudding mix slowly while stirring. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full for 12-18 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar slowly. Add sour cream, honey, and vanilla and beat well. Add more powdered sugar if needed for desired taste and consistency. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

4/4/2012 11:27:02 PM | Report

EliseLovesMagazines My friends and I had a cupcake war with our assistant principal today (: we won!

4/4/2012 9:38:40 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Wow 21 members already? (6 are only duplicates of some people) Thanks to the people who have joined this club! Please spread the word about this club if you can because I saw how most baking clubs don't post good things anymore and I want people to know about this one that still has recipes. Again, thanks for joining this club and thanks for spreading the word (if you do).

4/2/2012 7:53:08 PM | Report

purplenurple88 These cupcakes you can make with a cake mix! Classic Chocolate Vanilla Cupcakes Vanilla Cake: 1 box White Cake mix 1/3 cup oil 4 egg whites ¾ cup buttermilk ¾ cup sour cream 2 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate Butter Cream: ¾ cup butter, softened 4 oz cream cheese, softened ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract 3-4 cups powdered sugar Milk (if needed) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line pans with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, gently combine oil, egg whites, buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Sift in cake mix and stir. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 17-22 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Butter Cream: Beat butter and cream cheese for 3 minutes, scrape down bowl as needed. Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract and slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. If your butter cream becomes too thick, add 1 tbsp of milk. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles.

3/31/2012 6:01:37 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Disappearing chocolate oatmeal cookies!! 1 cup margarine, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 3 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla: beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to margarine mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and chocolate morsels. Mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Store in airtight container. It makes 4 dozen:)

3/26/2012 3:14:34 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Here's the frosting that goes with the cake: Lemon Butter Cream Frosting Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 2 tsp lemon zest ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 (32 oz) powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp half-and-half Directions: Beat butter until creamy, stir in lemon zest and juice. Gradually add in the sugar. Beat at high speed for 4 minutes. Add in half-and-half until desired consistency for spreading is achieved. Spread frosting between each layer of Lemon Butter Cream Cake.

3/22/2012 1:18:41 PM | Report

purplenurple88 hmmm, it's time for another recipe i can see. So what should it be? Lemon Buttercream Cake! Here's the recipe:Lemon Butter Cream Cake Ingredients: 8 egg yolks ¾ cups butter, softened 1 ¼ cups sugar 2 ½ cake flour 1 tbsp (tablespoon) baking powder ¼ tsp (teaspoon) salt ¾ cup milk 1 tsp lemon zest 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Beat egg yolks in a mixer at high speed for about 4 minutes or until thick and pale. Beat butter until creamy and then add in the sugar. Beat well. Add in beaten egg yolks until well combined. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the sugar mixture alternating with ¾ cups milk. Begin and end with flour mixture. Mix until blended after each addition. Mix in 1 tsp lemon zest, 1-2 lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Divide batter between 3 greased 9 inch round cake pans. Bake for 13-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry. Cool in pans for 10 minutes and then remove cake from pan to wire rack. Let cool for 1 hour before frosting. Recipe for lemon butter cream frosting is next.

3/22/2012 1:18:06 PM | Report

purplenurple88 whoops, posted the recipe twice!

3/17/2012 7:52:25 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Hey! Sorry for the late recipe on Shamrock cookies! You can find a shamrock cookie cutter at Michael's for $1! These cookies take about 23 minutes: 15 minutes to make and 8-10 to bake! Ingredients 1 package of white or yellow cake mix 2 eggs 3/4 cup of shortening green food coloring Instructions Mix cookie ingredients together. Add green food coloring to your liking. Roll into balls. Flatten and cut out with shamrock cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Don’t over bake. Immediately transfer to a cooling rack.

3/17/2012 7:38:33 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Hey! Sorry for the late recipe on Shamrock cookies! You can find a shamrock cookie cutter at Michael's for $1! These cookies take about 23 minutes: 15 minutes to make and 8-10 to bake! Ingredients 1 package of white or yellow cake mix 2 eggs 3/4 cup of shortening green food coloring Instructions Mix cookie ingredients together. Add green food coloring to your liking. Roll into balls. Flatten and cut out with shamrock cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Don’t over bake. Immediately transfer to a cooling rack.

3/17/2012 7:19:29 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

3/17/2012 1:03:54 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Okay here is a recipe it is sugar cookies it makes 4 dozen!!

3/17/2012 1:03:37 AM | Report

EliseLovesMagazines ...until blended well. Add eggs,mix until blended.Stir in melted white chocolate.Put a few raspberries in the crust,bour miture into crust, then put leftover raspberries on top.To get a marble effect, but through the batter. Cook for 45 minutes!

3/16/2012 8:51:37 PM | Report

EliseLovesMagazines DIRECTIONS:Preheat oven to 325.Butter the bottom and sides of a pan.Put cookie crumbs in large bowl,add melted butter&stir until crumbs are mosit with butter.Put crumbs in buttered pan,bake for 6 min then let cool. Beat cream cheese,sugar&vanilla...

3/16/2012 8:47:38 PM | Report

EliseLovesMagazines I love raspberries, so here is a recipe for White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake! INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cup chocolate cookie crumbs,4tbsp unsalted butter,cream cheese,1/2 cup sugar,1/2 tsp vanilla,2 eggs,3oz white chocolate,6 tbsp raspberries...

3/16/2012 8:44:27 PM | Report

EliseLovesMagazines Carrot Cake for Easter! Need: 1 1/4 cups of vegtable oil,2 cups of sugar,2 teaspoons vanilla,2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda,2 teaspoon baking salt,1/2teaspoon salt, 2 teapsoon cinnamon,3 grated carrots,1 cup chopped pecans(OPTIONAL)...

3/16/2012 6:53:00 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Hey sorry I haven't been on this week I have a friend over for spring break recipe will be coming on tomorrow!!!!

3/16/2012 10:57:43 AM | Report

smiles48 Sorry! Meant just instead of trest! How did that happen? :P

3/15/2012 3:12:59 PM | Report

smiles48 Hey!To make a cute cupcake trest for spring or summer bake cupckes in a icecream cone!You can even bake the cupcakes seperatly and fill the cone up with candy or sumthin then put the cupcake in.Then frost it to make it look like soft serve icecream!

3/15/2012 3:11:12 PM | Report

purplenurple88 not be the one you want, but at least you get a position. Next time, I'll check all comments from previous posts just to make sure no one commented about having a position :)

3/14/2012 10:47:14 PM | Report

purplenurple88 @cuddlefish55, All positions are taken, and I don’t check comments on past posts so you should post it on my profile instead. Sorry I didn’t check the comments, but if no one posts any recipe in the next 24 hours, you can have a position! It might n

3/14/2012 10:46:08 PM | Report

EliseLovesMagazines Thank you for position! You wont regret it. Recipe coming soon!

3/11/2012 7:06:38 PM | Report

purplenurple88 all positions are now taken!

3/11/2012 7:06:00 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Hi everyone! There is only one position left and that is Cake Boss! If you want it, remember to post it on my profile and then I would give the position to you. As Cake Boss, you should post recipes about cakes!

3/11/2012 4:24:28 AM | Report

smiles48 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and food coloring,if you a different color, and beat until creamy.You should use this imediatley or refriderate for up to 3 days.This recepie is perfect for cupcakes, because the frosting is nice and fluffy.

3/10/2012 9:14:53 AM | Report

smiles48 Butter Creme Frosting: In a bowl of a electric mixer mix 1 stick of unsalted butter and 1 cup of confections sugar until fluffy. Then add another cup of confectioners sugar and mix until smooth. Then add 2 tablespoons of milk, a pinch of salt,

3/10/2012 9:11:11 AM | Report

smiles48 Hey! I recently got this AMAZING cupcake and muffin cook book. It's called "Celebrating Cupcakes and Muffins" and it's by Michal Moses. I made some delicous butter creme frosting from it so I will be posting that.

3/10/2012 9:06:49 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Sorry for having to section it!! Ttyl-cookie guru, cupcake_queen_101_

3/8/2012 12:35:28 AM | Report

radiolovergirl hey can i have secritary position?

3/9/2012 6:27:24 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. I found that slightly under baking these yields wonderfully chewy cookies!

3/8/2012 12:34:01 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients until well blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cornflakes, oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets; flatten slightly.

3/8/2012 12:32:53 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ 3 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup flaked coconut 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.

3/8/2012 12:32:07 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ 1/2 teaspoon ground mace 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup cornflakes cereal, crumbled

3/8/2012 12:31:20 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Everything bit the kitchen sink cookies:) Makes 5 dozen(great for gifting) Ingredients Prep time-30 mins Bake time-10 mins Ready in 1 hr10 mins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3/8/2012 12:29:59 AM | Report

purplenurple88 What time is it? ADVENTURE TIME! JK but it is time for another recipe! Chocolate Shortbread Dominoes Recipe 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour plus some extra for rolling dough, 2/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature,1 cup confectioner’s sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ cup M&M’s Minis. Step 1: Combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat together with an electric mixer on medium until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture on low until the dough is smooth. Step 2: Divide the dough in half. Lay some plastic wrap underneath each piece and press each into a 6-inch square. Wrap the plastic around each square of dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Step 4: Working with one piece of dough at a time (keep the other refrigerated), roll out the dough to a 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin. Be sure to turn the dough often so it doesn’t stick. Step 5: Use a sharp paring knife and a ruler to cut the dough into 1 ½ by 3 inch rectangles, rerolling scraps and recutting until all the dough is used. Transfer the cookies to one of the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie. Use the dull edge of the knife to make an indentation widthwise across the middle of each cookie. Step 6: Arrange M&M’s Minis on top of the cookies so the cookies resemble dominoes, pressing on the candies lightly so they adhere. Step 7: Bake the cookies until they are firm, 12 to 14 minutes. Slide the entire parchment sheet with the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough square and the second prepared baking sheet.

3/5/2012 11:52:01 PM | Report

purplenurple88 @Cupcake_queen_101_ ok i'll change it to Cookie Guru :). As Cake Boss, you should post most of the recipes of cakes and as Cookie Guru, you post most recipes of cookies

3/3/2012 2:58:05 AM | Report

ellybelle98 Hey im new :) I love to bake, and I'm really hope this club want die down like a lot of the baking clubs on GL.

3/4/2012 2:54:32 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Thank you!!!

3/3/2012 10:13:39 AM | Report

purplenurple88 @Cupcake_queen_101_ yes there are custom positions such as Cake Boss and Cookie Expert. if you want one of those positions, post it on my profile. And thanks for joining the club to you, annyanimous, and hollball.98!

3/1/2012 9:41:53 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Also I think 'cookie expert' needs to be named 'cookie guru'

3/3/2012 12:46:29 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ What do I do as cake boss/cookie expert?

3/3/2012 12:44:32 AM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Never mind about this question!! Can I be cookie expert?

3/3/2012 12:59:21 AM | Report

cuddlefish55 can i be an expert of some kind???? nd srry i accidentally reported ur comment

3/9/2012 6:10:02 AM | Report

purplenurple88 Hi! Post your own recipes too! I'd love it if we'd all share our recipes!

3/1/2012 9:08:31 PM | Report

purplenurple88 180 degrees Celsius is 356 Faherenheit. Sorry if i misspelled the word for F!

2/28/2012 8:33:29 PM | Report

purplenurple88 I think this recipe of pizza cupcakes is better 2 cups of flour, white or wholewheat 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup powder milk 1 cup of water 2 medium eggs 1-2 tomatoes, seeded and cut 1 cup fresh or canned mushrooms, cut 1/2 green or red bellpepper, cut in small pieces 1 cup seeded olives, black or green, sliced 100grs Mozzarella cheese (low fat) Directions Combine flour, salt, sugar, milk powder, baking powder. Add water, olive oil, and eggs and blend with handmixer, to obtain a liquid consistency. Add oregano to the mix and pour into a greased and floured muffin tray. In each cupcake, Add pieces of mushroom, tomato, olive, bell pepper and top with mozzarella cheese. bake at 180degrees C for 30-45 min.

2/28/2012 8:31:56 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Whoops! Last recipe i just posted was Pizza Cupcakes or Pizza puffs, whatever you want to call it!

2/28/2012 8:08:50 PM | Report

purplenurple88 1 cup Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ½ teaspoons Sugar 1 dash Of Salt 1 cup Milk 1 whole Egg 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese ½ cups Chopped (slices Of) Pepperoni (or More To Taste) Warm Pizza Sauce For Dipping Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Whisk in the milk, egg, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Let it sit a few minutes while you chop the pepperoni. Add in the pepperoni, stir until combined. Spray your mini cupcake pan well to grease it. Add in spoonfuls of mixture. It can come up to just below the top of each opening. You should have just enough batter to fill 24 mini cups. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until puffed and golden. Let cool for a few minutes, run a butter knife around each one to loosen and serve with some warm pizza sauce!

2/28/2012 8:08:04 PM | Report

purplenurple88 For nice chocolate chip cookies here is the recipe! Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans. Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

2/14/2012 10:47:09 PM | Report

cutiepanda445 I like the recipes :)

2/21/2012 8:37:17 PM | Report

purplenurple88 If you want one of the positions, post it on my profile and I guarantee you will get the position as long as nobody else requested it before you!

2/14/2012 10:28:56 PM | Report

Cupcake_queen_101_ Do you have any custom ones I could be?

3/1/2012 9:17:37 PM | Report

jennanatasha i made the cookies and they were really good

2/25/2012 6:25:36 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Strawberry and Apricot Almond Sugar Cookie Hearts: ¾ cup butter, softened 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg 2 ½ cups al-purpose flour ¾ cup toasted ground almonds Strawberry preserves Apricot preserves Confectioners sugar Directions: 1. In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium-high speed with a mixer until creamy. Add sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Add egg, beating just until combined. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and ground almonds. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 2 ½ inch heart shaped cutter, cut 48 hearts from dough, rerolling scraps as needed. Using a 2 inch heart-shaped cutter, cut out centers of half of cookies. 5. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on pans for 2 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. 6. Spread a thin layer of preserves over flat sides of whole cookies. Sift confectioners sugar over cookies with cutout center and place over whole cookies to make sandwiches. Store in an airtight container.

2/7/2012 10:21:10 PM | Report

jennanatasha sorry i havent been on for a while

2/10/2012 6:18:29 PM | Report

purplenurple88 If you want to have cherry butter cream frosting for the dark chocolate cupcakes, the recipe is :1 ½ cups sugar, 6 egg whites, 2 cups unsalted butter, softened, 1’4 cup maraschino cherry-flavored syrup Directions: 1. In the top of a double boiler, whisk sugar and egg whites until combined. Cook over simmering water until mixture reaches 140 degrees F on a candy thermometer; do not stir!. Immediately pour mixture into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer. Beat at high speed for 10 minutes; reduce speed to medium-low. 2. With mixer running, add butter, 2 tbsp at a time, beating just until combined after each addition. Add cherry-flavored syrup, beating until combined. Keep butter cream at room temperature until ready to frost cupcakes.

2/7/2012 9:31:02 PM | Report

purplenurple88 CONT. with flour mixture, beating just until combined after each addition. Stir in butter mixture. 5. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. bake for 14-16 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. :D

2/7/2012 9:23:12 PM | Report

purplenurple88 CONT. 3. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs at high speed with a mixer until thick and pale. 4. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with

2/7/2012 9:07:14 PM | Report

purplenurple88 DIRECTIONS: 1.preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 muffin pans with paper liners 2.In a medium saucepan, combine butter, chopped chocolate, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth cool for 15 minutes

2/7/2012 8:59:07 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Dark Chocolate Cupcakes 1 cup butter, 6(1 oz)squares semisweet chocolate chopped, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

2/7/2012 8:55:43 PM | Report

purplenurple88 Since this club is new, i will put up two new recipes! :D

2/7/2012 8:47:55 PM | Report