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What could possibly be better than cake? A cupcake! These mini cakes are not only beautifully decorated but they’re also delicious. We have loads of cupcake recipes for you to try. If you’re looking for some inspiration, try our classic Red Velvet cupcakes or our famous Nutella cupcakes. You can find loads of recipes to make with your kids, or if it’s a vegan dessert that you’re after, we’ve got dairy-free cupcakes too.

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Zesty Lemon Pavlova

Named for the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova, this delicate lemon pavlova is simply divine.

INGREDIENTS

  • Eggs
  • Confectioner's sugar
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Lemon zest

METHOD

  1. Separate egg yolks and whites
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg whites
  3. Add confectioner's sugar
  4. Distribute on baking pan and flatten center lightly with a spoon
  5. Bake for 30 minutes at 250 degrees
  6. While that's baking, squeeze fresh lemon juice into a bowl
  7. Add egg yolks, sugar, and flour then whisk together
  8. Add butter and whisk again
  9. Take the merigues out of the oven once they're ready
  10. Spoon the filling into the center of the meringues
  11. Grate lemon rind and sprinkle the zest over the top of the pavlovas
  12. Serve!

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  • sugar - 1 cup
  • unsalted butter - 1/2 cup / 8 tbsp (at room temperature)
  • Eggs- 2
  • cocoa powder- 1/2 cup (I used Hersheys's Natural)
  • hot/ boiling water - 1 cup
  • baking powder - 2 tea spoons
  • vanilla extract- 2 tea spoons
  • salt - 1/4 tea spoon
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  • Package Reese's Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcake Mix
  • 12 Tablespoons Betty Crocker Hershey's Milk Chocolate Frosting
  • 2/3 Cups of Water
  • 2 Eggs
  • 4 Teaspoons Skim Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Smart Balance Light Butter
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
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Preheat oven 350F Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl

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  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 whole milk
  • 3 large egg white, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 cup sugar
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The easiest cupcakes alive!! And the yummiest!! Bring on the frosting!!

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  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
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  • 1 tsp vanilla
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Brownies baked in cupcake pans

  • 1 box of brownie mix any kind as long as it makes a 9" x 13" inch pan.
  • 1/3 cup cold coffee
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  • cupcake pans
  • Preheat oven to 350*
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