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image of grinch cupcakes that are easy to make with green buttercream fur

Grinch Cupcakes

Posted on December 13, 2019December 10, 2019 by Chelsweets

While Love Actually is my favorite holiday movie, The Grinch (the Jim Carrey version) is a close second. I watch…

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cupcakes

Posted on November 21, 2019November 15, 2019 by Chelsweets

Before Fall turns into winter, I wanted to share these chocolate chip pumpkin cupcakes! I used to be a bit…

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Monster Cakes

Posted on October 14, 2019October 1, 2019 by Chelsweets

I really struggled with what to call these little guys. They’re made with layers, and coated in buttercream frosting, so…

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Rose Water Cupcakes

Posted on September 20, 2019September 19, 2019 by Chelsweets

Rose water is one of those flavors that always catches my eye. Whether I see a rose water cocktail on…

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Funfetti Cupcakes

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by Chelsweets

As soon as I shared my funfetti cake recipe, I knew this funfetti cupcake recipe was only a few steps…

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batch of matcha cupcakes, frosted with vanilla buttercream, and dusted with matcha powder

Matcha Cupcakes

Posted on May 20, 2019May 16, 2019 by Chelsweets

I just made a matcha chocolate cake for the Food Network, and it inspired me to make these matcha cupcakes!…

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10 Simple and Delicious Valentine’s Day Desserts

Posted on February 5, 2019February 14, 2019 by Chelsweets

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and I have a confession…I’ve never been a fan of it!!  Much to my fiance’s…

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Easy Buttercream Reindeer Cupcakes

Posted on December 15, 2017December 18, 2017 by Chelsweets

Christmas is a time for snow, reindeer, and PB&J cupcakes?! Yes, that’s right. When I was trying to think of…

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photo of the cutest pumpkin pie cupcakes, decorated with buttercream frosting to look like pie crust

Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes

Posted on November 24, 2017October 15, 2019 by Chelsweets

Around the holidays I’m always inspired by all the beautiful pies I see on social media! While I am by…

Posted in Cupcakes, Holiday Treats, UncategorizedTagged chelsweets, holiday cupcake ideas, no bake pumpkin pie filling, pumpkin pie cupcakes, pumpkin pie desserts11 Comments on Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
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Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes

Posted on October 23, 2017December 11, 2017 by Chelsweets

I know, red wine AND dark chocolate?? WHAT?? This is one combo you’re just going to have to trust me…

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Fireball Cupcakes

Posted on October 16, 2017September 2, 2019 by Chelsweets

I had my first taste of fireball when I was 19, and it had a lasting impression. It’s a flavored…

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Halloween Cupcake Ideas

Posted on October 15, 2017August 31, 2019 by Chelsweets

I had so much making my last batch of Halloween cupcakes, I decided to make another!! This batch of Halloween…

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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Posted on October 1, 2017September 1, 2019 by Chelsweets

It’s finally October, and I couldn’t resist whipping up some easy pumpkin cupcakes. Not only are these cupcakes make with…

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

Posted on August 18, 2017October 5, 2019 by Chelsweets

As fun as summer has been, I am so ready for Fall! By time August rolls around, I’m usually over…

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Moist Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Posted on July 8, 2017October 5, 2019 by Chelsweets

Being the chocolate fan that I am, I needed a really solid, moist chocolate cupcake recipe. I wanted something that…

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Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Posted on July 3, 2017October 17, 2019 by Chelsweets

While I usually make cakes, everyone needs a go-to easy vanilla cupcake recipe. Cakes take so much time to make…

Posted in Cupcakes, Sweets, UncategorizedTagged chelsweets, chelsweets cupcake recipe, classic vanilla cupcake recipe, cupcake recipe, easy cupcake recipe, easy vanilla cupcake recipe, vanilla cupcake recipe139 Comments on Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
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Mermaid Tail Cupcakes

Posted on June 30, 2017March 2, 2019 by Chelsweets

Building on the mermaid cake trend, I wanted to make some mermaid cupcakes! They’re the first cupcake of a cupcakes…

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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Posted on February 8, 2015February 9, 2015 by Chelsweets

Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and I wanted to make some festive cupcakes for my coworkers.  I ended…

Posted in Cupcakes, Holiday Treats, SweetsTagged chocolate cupcakes, Cupcakes, filled cupcakes, raspberry compote, raspberry compote filling, valentines day cupcakes, Vanilla Buttercream5 Comments on Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Peanut Butter Snickers Cupcakes

Posted on December 21, 2014May 22, 2019 by Chelsweets

Snickers are one of my favorite candy bars. It was only a matter of time before I made snickers cupcakes!!…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, chocolate cupcakes, Chocolate Ganache, peanut butter buttercream, peanut butter snickers, peanut garnish, snickers cupcakes8 Comments on Peanut Butter Snickers Cupcakes

Reeses Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on November 16, 2014February 6, 2018 by Chelsweets

I received a phenomenal cupcake order this week: A request for Reese’s Cupcakes 😀 I used my favorite chocolate cake…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, chocolate cupcakes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes, mini reeses, pb frosting, peanut butter buttercream, Reese's, Reeses Cupcakes22 Comments on Reeses Chocolate Cupcakes

HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Chelsweets

I’ll admit it…I love holiday themed cupcakes.  So yes, I’ve been making an obscene amount of halloween cupcakes for halloweek 😛 Here…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged buttercream frosting, chelweets, chocolate cupcakes, halloweek cupcakes, halloween cupcakes1 Comment on HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES

Banana Emoji Cupcakes

Posted on October 10, 2014January 30, 2019 by Chelsweets

As my good friends know, I love using emojis. I frequently feel like emojis allow me to communicate my thoughts and feelings…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, emoji cupcakes, honey roasted peanut butter, honey roasted peanut butter buttercream, yellow sprinkles5 Comments on Banana Emoji Cupcakes

Gluten Free Almond Cupcakes

Posted on August 27, 2014August 27, 2014 by Chelsweets

Another cupcake flavor I’m testing out for my friend’s wedding is a Gluten Free Almond cupcake. The bride has Celiac Disease,…

Posted in Cupcakes, Gluten-free, SweetsTagged almond buttercream, almond cupcakes, buttercream, chelsweets, gluten-free, slivered almonds14 Comments on Gluten Free Almond Cupcakes

Raspberry Mojito Cupcakes

Posted on August 24, 2014July 6, 2018 by Chelsweets

As my friend Mary’s wedding approaches, I have entered into the final stages of cupcake testing for her big day!…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, Cupcakes, mint buttercream, mojito, raspberry, raspberry mojito cupcakes10 Comments on Raspberry Mojito Cupcakes

Patriotic Cupcakes

Posted on July 3, 2014July 3, 2014 by Chelsweets

With fourth of July just around the corner, I wanted to make some patriotic cupcakes! I used my favorite red/blue velvet…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged and blue, blue velvet, buttercream, chelsweets, Cupcakes, fourth of july, patriotic, red, Red Velvet, sweets, white2 Comments on Patriotic Cupcakes

Panda Cupcakes

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Chelsweets

Busy season ended yesterday. It was pretty brutal, and I needed something to brighten my day. Like most people, I…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, chocolate chips, chocolate cupcakes, Panda Cupcakes, sprinkles, Vanilla Buttercream6 Comments on Panda Cupcakes

Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Posted on May 21, 2014February 4, 2019 by Chelsweets

I received a cupcake order for someone who loves caramel…and my first thought was to make a salted caramel cupcake. I like…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged caramel, chelsweets, chocolate cupcake, Cupcakes, salted caramel, Salted Caramel Sauce11 Comments on Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Butterfinger Cupcakes

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Chelsweets

First it was the Milky Way Cake, then the Snickers Cake.…and now it’s butterfinger cupcakes!! Why? Because I love candy…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged butterfinger, chelsweets, chocolate buttercream, chocolate cupcakes, chocolate ganache filling, cupcake, peanut butter buttercream4 Comments on Butterfinger Cupcakes

How To: Sunflower Cupcakes

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Chelsweets

I had some leftover cake batter from making this Double Banana Birthday Cake, so I decided to make my team…

Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes, DIY, SweetsTagged buttercream, chelsweets, Cupcakes, frosting sunflowers, leaf tip, oreo sunflowers5 Comments on How To: Sunflower Cupcakes

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Chelsweets

This morning the sun was shining, and it was so wonderfully warm! For some reason, pink lemonade popped into my…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, lemon cupcakes, lemon curd, strawberry buttercream, strawberry lemonade cupcakes19 Comments on Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake

Maple Chicken and Waffles Cupcakes

Posted on April 5, 2014April 6, 2014 by Chelsweets

My roommate and I decided to host a brunch this weekend, so naturally I wanted to bake a brunch cupcake….

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, chicken and waffle cupcakes, chicken and waffles, Cupcakes, maple cupcakes, toasted pecans5 Comments on Maple Chicken and Waffles Cupcakes

Halo Halo Cupcakes

Posted on March 30, 2014March 30, 2014 by Chelsweets

I am helping out with a fundraiser for ARK, a local group who helps raise funds to allow Filipino children…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, Coconut Curd, Filipino Cupcakes, Halo Halo, Halo Halo Cupackes, Jackfruit, Mango, Ube Frosting7 Comments on Halo Halo Cupcakes

Browned Butter Sweet Potato Cupcakes with a Toasted Marshmallow Meringue

Posted on March 7, 2014April 13, 2014 by Chelsweets

After a lengthy conversation with my director of flavor, Stan, I realized that it’s time to test out some new…

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It’s a GIRL!!! Baby Shower Cupcakes

Posted on February 18, 2014April 13, 2014 by Chelsweets

One of the managers on my team is having a baby girl, and we threw her a surprise baby shower!…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged baby face cupcakes, Baby shower cupcakes, chelsweets, Cream Cheese Frosting, pink velvet cupcakes, triple chocolate cupcakes, Vanilla Buttercream, vanilla cupcakes4 Comments on It’s a GIRL!!! Baby Shower Cupcakes

The Ultimate Nutella Cupcake

Posted on February 5, 2014April 13, 2014 by Chelsweets

In honor of National Nutella Day (February 5th), I decided to create the ULTIMATE Nutella Cupcake Recipe. The amount of…

Posted in Cupcakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, chocolate cupcakes, Nutella, Nutella buttercream, Nutella cupcakes3 Comments on The Ultimate Nutella Cupcake

Maple Pecan Pancake Cupcakes

Posted on January 26, 2014April 8, 2014 by Chelsweets

I love brunch, and I love cupcakes. So why not make a cupcake for brunch?! I think everyone is happier…

Posted in Brunch, Cupcakes, Sweets, UncategorizedTagged little paula deen, Maple Pecan Pancake Cupcakes, Maple Syrup, Pancakes2 Comments on Maple Pecan Pancake Cupcakes

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