Using a boxed cake mix is a way to have a quick dessert. The fat content can be enough to make you avoid these cakes entirely, but it is possible to lower the fat in a boxed cake recipe without adversely affecting taste. To further lower the fat...
Making a giant cupcake is a fun alternative for birthdays, get-togethers or as a family treat. You can bake a giant cupcake using a two-part silicone pan. Once baked, the finished pieces are assembled into one large cupcake that you may decorate...
Unless you're attending a weight control support group, lemon cupcakes are sure to be a winner no matter where you take them. Preparing them from a cake mix is easy, making the time you spend in the kitchen minimal. If you like, you can give your...
At first glance, the combination of black beans and cake may seem odd. In reality, the beans add moisture, give the cake a denser texture and are also a gluten-free alternative to an traditional all-purpose flour. Because black beans have such an...
Miniature cupcakes are a popular bite-sized dessert option for parties and events. The biggest problem home chefs have with miniature cupcakes is cooking time. While most cake mixes do provide cooking times for regular cupcakes, they do not list...
Because of their size, mini cupcakes have a natural caloric advantage over their considerably larger cousins. However, if you use a recipe that's heavy on the butter, sugar, cream, chocolate or cream cheese, it's still possible to pack quite a few...
The relatively small size of cupcakes makes it difficult to hide any imperfections that happen when you pry the stuck ones out of the pan. Of course, you can prevent sticking by using paper cupcake liners in your pans, but that's not your only...
While a chocolate cupcake is special, a chocolate-filled cupcake is even better. You can fill the cupcakes before you bake them, or you can add the filling after the cupcakes are baked. A simple chocolate cream cheese filling makes the cupcakes an...
Creating your own molding chocolate from cocoa power allows you to control the ingredients and easily make adjustments for nutrition. Cocoa beans come from the fruit of the cocoa tree and contain about 54 percent fat, 11 percent protein and 31...
Cooking any recipe using a cake mix is going to mean baking. The variety of flavors available for box cake mixes does give you the opportunity to bake different things, however. The contents of a cake mix include the dry ingredients you would put...
Making a cake that's cooked in ice cream cones may sound difficult to do, but it's not much different from making cupcakes. Ice cream cone cakes can spruce up the traditional look of cakes and are as easy to serve as cupcakes, as opposed to...
The cake is often the star of any birthday or holiday gathering, but cupcakes are equally as popular and attractive. You can combine the two by making an oversize cake shaped like a cupcake. With the right tools and technique, you can present a...
If you’re looking for a versatile and fun treat that kids and adults love, cupcakes are sure to please. They’re perfect for any occasion, from weddings to Super Bowl parties. They are also simple to make and fun to decorate. Follow...
For a clever and whimsical presentation, try skipping the cupcake pan and liners in favor of small, terracotta flower pots. Flower pot cupcakes are ideal for a birthday, garden party or even as a wedding favor. Small flower pots are the ideal size...
A mini cheesecake is a smaller version of an ordinary cheesecake. You can find a recipe that calls for using miniature muffin tins, a cupcake pan or even a slightly larger muffin pan. While known for being sweet and creamy, even when using as many...
Appetizers encourage mingling among the group, making them ideal for a party atmosphere. When you are cooking for a large group, choose appetizers that are easy to make in large quantities. The finger foods should also last at least an hour...
Silicone pans and muffin cups make it easy to remove your baked goods from the confines of the baking pan. Silicone mats are more versatile than baking parchment, using them for cold or hot goods. Such products are an especially welcomed invention...
Baked goods are not generally known for their low-fat qualities. You can transform your favorite classic dishes into healthier versions, though, by amending just a few ingredients. Cut your fat intake by substituting applesauce for a portion of...
Cupcakes make a simple dessert, but they also can be dressed up for any occasion. Some people substitute the single-serving cakes in place of a large wedding cake to make it easier for the guests to eat. Other bakers like to decorate them for...
Making your own glycerin soap is simple and cost effective. They are more natural than most commercially produced soaps. Glycerin is made up of a naturally occurring biochemical compounds that is a component of oils and fats. It works especially...
Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common dermatological problem affecting millions of people worldwide. This skin problem is commonly seen in the back, chest and face because these areas contain the sebaceous glands (glands that produce skin oil called...
Create a surprise center in homemade cupcakes by baking a piece of candy inside. Candies that work well for embedding in cupcakes include chocolates, caramels, gumdrops and candy corn. Soft, chewy candy helps enhance the flavor of the cupcake,...
Cupcakes are the perfect, portable serving size for a piece of moist, delicious cake. Cake mixes, both homemade and boxed, may be used to make cupcakes. A perfect cupcake is nearly flat on top, slightly higher than the cupcake wrapper, soft, moist...
Vanilla yogurt is excellent to use in sweet, baked goods like cupcakes and muffins. Keeping a few whole eggs and all of the egg whites while replacing half of the egg yolks with vanilla yogurt maintains the structure and moisture of your final...
For a quick, satisfying breakfast on the go or an after dinner treat, bake up some sweet muffins featuring fruits, nuts, cream or chocolate chips. Chocolate muffins, combining cocoa powder and chocolate chips, pack a double punch for chocolate...
The petite, dainty cupcake is ideal for special occasions. Besides baking them to celebrate birthdays, you can whip up cupcakes for nearly any occasion. Fancy, decorated cupcakes can even be enjoyed at adult dinner parties for a dessert. You can...
Cupcakes are a delicious choice for dessert, but can be high in fat and calories. Lighten up with a vegan lemon-blueberry cupcake recipe that's as moist and tasty as anything at your local bakery. Skip the mega-muffin pan and make these in a...
Since about 2000, cupcakes have been undergoing a sort of gourmet revival, with little bakeshops dedicated exclusively to the small, individual-sized cakes opening in significant numbers across America. While you can bake virtually any kind of...
When dealing with fussy eaters, take a tip from Annabel Karmel, author of "The Fussy Eater's Recipe Book." Prepare foods that look kid friendly, but are packed with cleverly disguised healthy options. Presentation can be as important as...
