JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest post from Michelle of Kissed by Sweets! Make sure to check out her blog and find her on Twitter too!! [Read more...]
Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes by reader Abby
May 20, 2011 by · 3 Comments
JavaCupcake reader, Abby, posted these cupcakes as a note on her Facebook page! I asked if I could share it with all of you! She used a JavaCupcake recipe as a base and used her creativity and imagination to create these yummy cupcakes! Thanks Abby letting me share them with everyone! [Read more...]
Guest Blogger Ashley shares her Banana Bread Pie
April 9, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I can not tell you how honored I am to do a guest blog for Java Cupcake! I am a huge fan of the blog and am just so excited to be able to share a recipe with you guys. Alittle about me before I get into the recipe. My name is Ashley and I am a foodie. [Read more...]
The Divine Cupcake – Eugene, OR
January 9, 2011 by · 4 Comments
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest post by Amanda Shrum of Eugene, OR. She visited this cupcake shop and had a strong opinion of their cupcakes and her experience there. It does not reflect the views of JavaCupcake or Betsy Eves. [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Ryan makes Gingerbread Cupcakes
November 30, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from Ryan of Ryan’s Baking Blog. I recently came across Ryan’s blog and have to admit… I’m an instant fan. Any man who can hold his own with a spatula and whisk… I’m a fan of. [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Jennifer shares her Halloween cupcakes
November 8, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
One of my oldest friends, Jennifer, made cupcakes for her Halloween party this year! I asked her to take lots of pictures and to put togehter a recipe for my readers! Thanks Jennie! [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Just JENN shares her Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cupcakes
October 22, 2010 by · 4 Comments
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from JustJENN. She has so many amazing recipes that look so good I want to crawl thru my computer and EAT THEM! hehe You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter! [Read more...]
Guest Blogger Katrina shares her Perfect Carrot Cake Cupcakes
September 23, 2010 by · 1 Comment
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from my friend and fellow Army Wife, Katrina! She posted these cupcakes on her Facebook and I asked if she’d write a blog post for my readers! Thank you, Katrina! These look amazing! [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Sylvia of A Baked Creation shares her mouth-watering Reese’s Pieces cupcakes
August 3, 2010 by · 3 Comments
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from Sylvia of A Baked Creation. She has so many amazing recipes that look so good I want to crawl thru my computer and EAT THEM! hehe You can also find her on Twitter! [Read more...]
Happy Monday!
June 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Happy Monday! It’s been so so in Seattle lately which is awesome and makes me happy! This is my final Monday on Java Cupcake so I hope I have kept you entertained over the last month! [Read more...]
Cupcake Wars: A Rant.
June 21, 2010 by · 3 Comments
Happy Monday and First Day of Summer… it’s such a pretty GRAY chilly day out. FABULOUS.
Ok not to beat a dead cupcake so to speak but today I am going to talk about Cupcake Wars on the Food Network. I have only watched one episode but after that one I can only assume that it’s not getting any better.
Upon the first couple of minutes it was clear that the format of the show was the tried and true “Iron Chef” … but the table of ingredients the contestants had felt less exciting. [Read more...]
Cupcake Swag! Cute or Just To Much?
June 14, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Cupcake Swag? Too much? Or just enough cuteness to match the pastry?
I am a fan of the cupcake swag; anything with a cupcake on it has to be cute right? So today cupcake friends I am going to show you my favorite items and point you in the direction to wear you can find them! Get it, WEAR… hehe, yes I am a dork. [Read more...]
Let me introduce myself…
June 7, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Happy Monday! Welcome to Java Cupcake… as you can read, I am not Betsy but I will be your guest blogger on Mondays for a bit so I hope you enjoy! I figured for my first post I would introduce myself so that we can be cupcake friends! Ok… witty banter, witty banter…
Guest Blogger: Army Wifey Debbie shares a tutorial for Froggie Cupcakes
April 20, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Debbie is a fellow Army Wife who I met on Twitter over the last year. We’ve shared some great tweets and I’ve enjoyed getting to know her. Recently, Debbie tweeted about making some very sweet frog cupcakes and I asked her to blog about it for my readers! [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Katherine Shares Her Secrets to Taking Amazing Cupcake Photos
April 15, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Katherine Moore is a friend I met through the power of Twitter and social media. We realized quickly that we lived only a few miles from each other and had a lot in common… our husbands are both deployed and we both have a love for cupcakes! [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: “Courtney’s Sweets” makes Trifle Cupcakes
April 8, 2010 by · 1 Comment
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from Courtney of Courtney’s Sweets. She has so many amazing recipes that look so good I want to crawl thru my computer and EAT THEM! hehe You can also find her on Twitter! Courtney was also the winner of my Blogerversary Giveaway! [Read more...]
Spring Cupcake Decorating Tutorial by Karen Tack (VIDEO)
March 28, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Author of Hello, Cupcake and What’s New, Cupcake?, Karen Tack, teaches us how to simply, but beautifully decorate cupcakes for Spring and anytime! [Read more...]
Cadbury Creme Egg Cupcakes
March 26, 2010 by · 5 Comments
JavaCupcake Note: This is a re-post of a recipe from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody! She has so many amazing recipes for bakers, you’ll have to check them all out! [Read more...]
Guest Blogger Judy shares her recipe for Spring Flower Cupcakes
March 21, 2010 by · 5 Comments
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest post from Judy in Her Natural Habitat: The Kitchen. You can find more great recipes from her on her blog… she’s got lots of great cupcake recipes! [Read more...]
“Rainy Day Gal” makes Girl Scout Cookie Cupcakes
March 10, 2010 by · 3 Comments
JavaCupcake Note: This is a re-post from Jenny of the blog Rainy Day Girl! Be sure to check out all her other delicious creations… she’s got a lot! [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Eggface shares her protein rich cakelets
March 8, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from Shelly at The World According to Eggface.
Shelly is a Weight Loss Surgery guru and is full of great recipes, cooking ideas and tips to be successful post WLS!
Be sure to check out her blog and follow her on Twitter! [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: “I Heart Cuppycakes” teaches us why our cupcakes separate from the liners
March 3, 2010 by · 2 Comments
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from Clara at I Heart Cuppycakes.
Be sure to check out her blog and follow her on Twitter! [Read more...]
Tips & Tricks for Successful Cupcake Baking with Butter Based Recipes
February 15, 2010 by · 2 Comments
JavaCupcake note: This is a guest post from Cupcake Bakeshop by Chockylit. Check out all her amazing blog posts, cupcakes, and her super smart tips and tricks! [Read more...]
DivaMomNYC dishes on a NYC cupcake truck
February 6, 2010 by · 1 Comment
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from Taneesha Crawford of DivaMomNYC.
Be sure to check out her blog, Facebook Fan Page and follow her on Twitter! [Read more...]
Tree Hugger Apple
January 25, 2010 by · 12 Comments
I was asked by Foodies@Work (on Twitter @foodiesatwork) to write a guest blog for their site. They wanted me to come up with a cupcake that reflected the Pacific Northwest. At first, I instantly thought seafood!! But reconsidered because I’m certain that a lobster cupcake wouldn’t be that tasty. So I decided on apples. [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: How to fill cupcakes
January 18, 2010 by · 5 Comments
JavaCupcake Note: This is a re-post of a blog from Nicole at Baking Bites! I used this technique to make the White Velvet Raspberry filled cupcakes. Be sure to check out all the other delicious creations Baking Bites is Nicole is making on her blog! [Read more...]Guest Blogger Tracy from Sugar Crafter makes Homemade Vanilla Extract
January 2, 2010 by · 11 Comments
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from Tracy & Sugar Crafter.
Be sure to check out all the other delicious creations she’s making on her blog and follow her on Twitter!
I’m sure you’ve probably seen this everywhere by now, but since it was part of mine and hubby’s homemade Christmas gift baskets this year, I couldn’t post about it until now or I would have spoiled the surprise! When I first learned how easy it is to make your own vanilla extract though, I was so excited. It’s much cheaper than buying it in the store! And since I was about three months away from Christmas at the time, I knew they would make perfect gifts as well. I’ve been using the homemade vanilla extract in my baking ever since, and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to store-bought!
Here’s what you’ll need:
First, grab your favorite type of vanilla beans. These are Tahitian beans.
Split each vanilla bean lengthwise with a knife or with scissors.
Drop the vanilla beans into the bottles. Mine held about one cup of liquid each, so I put in 3 vanilla beans per bottle. Fill up the bottles with the vodka. And, that’s it! Store the bottles in a cool, dark place for about three months before using, making sure to give them a shake every once in a while. The picture below was taken about a week and a half after making the extract; it’ll get even darker over time.
JavaCupcake side note: As a part of my goals for 2010, I wanted to create a signature cupcake. I’m hoping that this recipe (in three months!) can be used as a part of it! Thank you Tracy for this great recipe!!
3/19/2010 Update: My vanilla extra is READY and I”ll be using it in all my upcoming recipes!
Organic Peppermint Bark Brownie Cupcakes
December 20, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
JavaCupcake Note: This is a guest blog post from Christy at Cupcakes N Cones. To see what other wonderful organic creations she’s made, be sure to visit her site and keep updated with her twitter feed!
Peppermint Bark Cupcake Brownies…or Brownie Cupcakes
I was inspired by my friend on Twitter (@JavaCupcake) to create a holiday cupcake, recipe and all. So I decided on a peppermint bark brownie cupcake, I think they look really really really good.
Here is the recipe I used:
1 2/3 cup soft unsalted organic butter
13 ounces of the best organic bittersweet chocolate (I find everything at Whole Foods and Trader Joes)
6 large organic eggs
1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract
1 2/3 cup organic sugar
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (organic of course)
1 teaspoon salt
You can pretty much alter any of your favorite brownie recipes or chocolate cake recipes with organic ingredients to make cupcakes/brownies and you can also add nuts to this recipe if you’d like, I chose not to but if I did, I’d probably use 1 1/3 cup chopped walnuts.
Preheat your oven to 350.
Melt butter and chocolate together in a large heavy pan.
In a bowl: beat eggs with vanilla and sugar.
Measure the flour into another bowl and add the salt.
Once the chocolate mixture has melted, let it cool a little before beating in the eggs and vanilla and sugar. Than add nuts and flour or just flour if you aren’t using nuts.
Beat until smooth.
I use an ice cream scooper to get the same amount in each cupcake paper. I also make sure the cupcake paper is sprayed with a cooking spray before filling them with batter so the brownies come out easily, if you are using a cake mix, you do not need to spray the cupcake papers.
Bake for about 25 minutes.
Since these are brownies and not cake mix, take them out when it looks dense and gooey because they continue to bake while they cool, if you bake too long you’ll get a dry brownie.
This is how they should look:
Next, I melted some white chocolate in the microwave for about a minute until it was nice and creamy. I spooned some chocolate onto the brownie cupcake.
Next, I used some candy canes, unwrapped them and put them inside a ziplock bag (heavier the better or use two) and got out my rolling pin and started to take my frustrations out while crushing the candies to a fine consistency. I sprinkled them on the top and voila, a peppermint bark brownie cupcake is created!
