Cupcakes can be made into miniature versions of your favorite cakes.
Cupcakes were made in the United States as early as the 19th century. At that time, cupcakes were a popular substitute for cakes because they took much less time to bake in hearth ovens. Today, cupcakes are trendy and fun. While basic flavors such as chocolate and vanilla still exist, there are hundreds of flavor variations to choose from. Bring back reminders of your last beach vacation or celebrate a luau with cupcake flavors inspired by the tropics. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Citrus Cupcakes
Lemon and orange cupcakes are refreshing and light-tasting. Grate some extra rind to add to the icing for flavor, or use a peeler to scrape strings of peel for garnishing cupcake tops.
Coconut Cupcakes
Top coconut cupcakes with seven-minute frosting or cream cheese frosting. Turn cupcakes upside down and dip icing into a bowl of shredded coconut for extra flavor and an elegant garnish.
Banana Cupcakes
As versatile as banana bread, homey banana cupcakes can be made with added nuts or chocolate chips. Top with cream cheese icing and a dried banana chip for garnish.
Cocktail Cupcakes
Make margarita cupcakes and top with lime butter cream frosting and a lime wedge for garnish or opt for strawberry daiquiri cupcakes filled with fresh strawberries and topped with whipped cream icing and a strawberry slice for garnish.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes
Take a classic cake and turn it into cupcakes. Make pineapple upside-down cupcakes which don't even need icing.
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