Cupcakes might be small, but they make a big impression. There's a reason cupcakes vanish first at every party. They're ...

Vanilla cake with vanilla frosting is everyone’s favorite for a reason, and sometimes it’s best not to mess with a classic. Whether vanilla cupcakes are being handed out at a kid’s birthday party or a ...

Infuse your cupcake batter with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a cozy and comforting flavor. You can also add a touch of peppermint extract or orange zest for a refreshing twist.

Editor’s note: High altitudes makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ...

Sometimes, Swiss Meringue buttercream isn't the right icing; while silky and buttery, it's a little tricky to colour deeply and it never sets firmly at room temperature. Personally, I find most ...

CONCORD, N.H. — Parker was sick and wasn’t getting better. So we baked cupcakes. Sure, it was more complicated than that. But what’s important is that my son is now well. And the cupcakes were ...

Dear SOS: I am a huge fan of the vanilla cupcakes at Joan’s on Third in Los Angeles. I have tried all the other cupcake spots in town, and they can’t compare. Is there any way you can obtain the ...

For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line 2 standard cupcake pans with paper baking cups. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar at ...

Dear SOS: I am a huge fan of the vanilla cupcakes at Joan’s on Third. I have tried all the other cupcake spots in town, and they can’t compare. Is there any way you can obtain the recipe? Thanks.

While vanilla extract is a convenient option, nothing compares to the rich complexity and beautiful little specks that real ...

Both vanilla frosting and buttercream can be used to decorate cakes and cupcakes, but they differ significantly in flavor, ...