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image of poinsettia cupcakes placed on a festive red cake stand

Poinsettia Cupcakes

Posted on January 7, 2021December 28, 2020 by Chelsweets

I had so much fun making my poinsettia cake, I decided to make matching poinsettia cupcakes! They’re made with soft…

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image of a mini chocolate cupcake being placed on a mini cake stand

Mini Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on December 5, 2020November 23, 2020 by Chelsweets

After making my mini chocolate cake last week, I’m all about minis!! That sentiment is what inspired me to make…

Posted in CupcakesTagged mini, small batch4 Comments on Mini Chocolate Cupcakes
image of a pretty chocolate nutella cupcake decorated and placed on a cute little cupcake stand

Nutella Cupcakes

Posted on October 31, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

Nutella is one of my favorite ingredients to bake with. There’s something about that smooth, creamy texture and that chocolate…

Posted in CupcakesTagged Nutella3 Comments on Nutella Cupcakes
image of apple cider cupcakes topped with apple pie filling and a dusting of cinnamon

Apple Cider Cupcakes

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 by Chelsweets

These apple cider cupcakes taste just like Fall with hints of brown sugar and cinnamon. They’re a seasonal favorite of…

Posted in CupcakesTagged apple, fall3 Comments on Apple Cider Cupcakes
image of slimer cupcakes on counter

Ghostbusters Cupcakes

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Chelsweets

It’s finally spooky season and that means watching all my favorite Halloween movies!! For me, Hocus Pocus and Ghostbusters are…

Posted in CupcakesTagged character cakes, halloween6 Comments on Ghostbusters Cupcakes
image of caramel cupcake drizzle with homemade caramel sauce

Caramel Cupcakes

Posted on October 12, 2020September 18, 2020 by Chelsweets

These caramel cupcakes are filled with buttery caramel, frosted with a caramel buttercream and drizzled with gooey caramel! They’re a…

Posted in CupcakesTagged caramel3 Comments on Caramel Cupcakes
image of soot sprite cupcakes from spirited away and totoro

Soot Sprite Cupcakes

Posted on October 10, 2020August 29, 2020 by Chelsweets

After watching Spirited away I was inspired to make these soot sprite cupcakes! They play a very small role in…

Posted in CupcakesTagged character cakes, spirited away2 Comments on Soot Sprite Cupcakes
image of a biscoff cupcake make with cookie butter frosting and brown sugar cinnamon cupcakes

Biscoff Cupcakes

Posted on October 8, 2020September 11, 2020 by Chelsweets

I remade my cookie butter cake last week and had some leftover Biscoff cookies and cookie butter. I figured, why…

Posted in CupcakesTagged biscoff4 Comments on Biscoff Cupcakes
image of cinnamon cupcake recipe made with cinnamon buttercream frosting

Cinnamon Cupcake Recipe

Posted on September 21, 2020September 27, 2020 by Chelsweets

This cinnamon cupcake recipe makes the best cupcakes! They’re tender, moist and packed with cinnamon flavor. What more could you…

Posted in CupcakesTagged cinnamon4 Comments on Cinnamon Cupcake Recipe
image of mocha cupcakes made with espresso buttercream frosting

Mocha Cupcakes

Posted on September 17, 2020August 24, 2020 by Chelsweets

Today we’re combining two of my favorite things, coffee and chocolate!! These mocha cupcakes are truly packed with coffee flavor….

Posted in Cupcakes6 Comments on Mocha Cupcakes
image of an orange chocolate cupcake decorated with chocolate orange buttercream frosting

Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

Posted on August 31, 2020August 2, 2020 by Chelsweets

While chocolate and orange might sound like an odd combo, it reminds me of being a kid. My Grandma always…

Posted in CupcakesTagged Chocolate, chocolate orange, fruit dessert1 Comment on Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
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German Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Posted on August 24, 2020October 19, 2020 by Chelsweets

While I’ve eaten german chocolate cake for years, I haven’t made many in the past! I’ve been playing around with…

Posted in CupcakesTagged Chocolate, german chocolate cake3 Comments on German Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
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Sugar Free Cupcakes

Posted on August 10, 2020August 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I never thought I’d share a sugar free cupcake recipe on here, but today is the day. Over the years…

Posted in CupcakesTagged keto, sugar free2 Comments on Sugar Free Cupcakes
image of mushroom cupcakes made with chocolate buttercream and edible marzipan mushrooms

Mushroom Cupcakes

Posted on July 16, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

This week I made these adorable mushroom cupcakes to celebrate the third episode of my digital series with the Food…

Posted in CupcakesTagged Chocolate1 Comment on Mushroom Cupcakes
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Dumpling Cupcakes

Posted on July 9, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

This week I made these adorable dumpling cupcakes to celebrate the second episode of my digital series with the Food…

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image of lemon poppy seed cupcakes decorated with cream cheese frosting

Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes

Posted on July 2, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

This time of year lemon desserts sound so delicious!! I’m a big fan of lemon poppy seed muffins, which gave…

Posted in CupcakesTagged lemon4 Comments on Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
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Almond Cupcakes

Posted on May 14, 2020November 10, 2020 by Chelsweets

You guys loved my WASC cake recipe so much, I decided to base this recipe for almond cupcakes on it!…

Posted in Cupcakes17 Comments on Almond Cupcakes
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Egg Free Cupcakes

Posted on March 26, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

While working on my dairy free cupcake recipe early this year, I also tested out a recipe for egg free…

Posted in Cupcakes17 Comments on Egg Free Cupcakes
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Pot of Gold Cupcakes

Posted on March 6, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’ve really been into decorating cupcakes lately, so it’s no surprise I decided to make these pot of gold cupcakes!…

Posted in CupcakesTagged st. patricks day2 Comments on Pot of Gold Cupcakes
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Baileys Cupcakes

Posted on March 4, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

Last year I made a delicious Baileys chocolate cake for St. Patrick’s day, and this year I decided it was…

Posted in Cupcakes22 Comments on Baileys Cupcakes
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Dairy Free Cupcakes

Posted on March 2, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I dove head first into gluten free baking this year, and that’s led to a lot of requests for dairy…

Posted in Cupcakes, Dairy-free23 Comments on Dairy Free Cupcakes
image of smores cupcakes topped with a toasted marshmallow

S’mores Cupcake Recipe

Posted on February 27, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

Even though it’s not quite s’mores season right now, there’s no reason we can’t enjoy this s’mores cupcake recipe! The…

Posted in CupcakesTagged Chocolate, s'mores17 Comments on S’mores Cupcake Recipe
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Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on February 10, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I am planning to make a cake for my friend’s wedding this spring, and she can’t eat gluten. This is…

Posted in Cupcakes, Gluten-free24 Comments on Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes
image of a gluten free cupcake, unwrapped to show how fluffy and moist it is

Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes

Posted on January 29, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

While I’m not gluten free myself, I get a lot of request for gluten free recipes on social media, as…

Posted in Cupcakes, Gluten-free83 Comments on Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes
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Penguin Cupcakes

Posted on January 27, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

Calling all penguin lovers! Last year my penguin cake was a big hit, and I didn’t want to leave all…

Posted in Cupcakes8 Comments on Penguin Cupcakes

Oreo Cupcakes

Posted on January 13, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’ve shared my recipe for funfetti cupcakes and red velvet cupcakes, but I haven’t shared my recipe for Oreo cupcakes….

Posted in CupcakesTagged oreo63 Comments on Oreo Cupcakes
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Wreath Cupcakes

Posted on December 22, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

Pull-apart cupcake designs are such a fun spin on things. I love them because they allow you to have the…

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Mini Christmas Tree Cakes

Posted on December 18, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

It may be because I have about a million leftover cupcakes from recipe testing my red velvet cupcakes last week,…

Posted in CupcakesTagged christmas3 Comments on Mini Christmas Tree Cakes
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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Buttermilk

Posted on December 16, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I shared my favorite red velvet cake recipe earlier this year and it led to lots of questions about red…

Posted in CupcakesTagged Red Velvet43 Comments on Red Velvet Cupcakes with Buttermilk
image of grinch cupcakes that are easy to make with green buttercream fur

Grinch Cupcakes

Posted on December 13, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

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

Posted in Cupcakes5 Comments on Grinch Cupcakes
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cupcakes

Posted on November 21, 2019November 6, 2020 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, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

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

Posted in Cakes, CupcakesTagged halloween18 Comments on Monster Cakes

Rose Water Cupcakes

Posted on September 20, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

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

Posted in Cupcakes20 Comments on Rose Water Cupcakes
photo of funfetti cupcakes, decorated with rainbow swirled frosting

Funfetti Cupcake Recipe

Posted on June 18, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

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

Posted in CupcakesTagged funfetti108 Comments on Funfetti Cupcake Recipe
batch of matcha cupcakes, frosted with vanilla buttercream, and dusted with matcha powder

Matcha Cupcakes

Posted on May 20, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

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

Posted in CupcakesTagged matcha4 Comments on Matcha Cupcakes

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…

Posted in Cupcakes, Holiday Treats, SweetsTagged buttercream reindeer cupcakes, chelsweets, christmas cupcake ideas, easy reindeer cupcakes, reindeer cupcakes, reindeer cupcakes without fondant2 Comments on Easy Buttercream Reindeer Cupcakes
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
Red Wine Chocolate Cupcakes - with wine bottle pipette

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…

Posted in Cupcakes, UncategorizedTagged chelsweets, cheslweets red wine cupcakes, chocolate red wine cupcakes, easy chocolate red wine cupcakes, red wine buttercream, red wine cupcakes, red wine dessert, red wine frosting, red wine ganache21 Comments on Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes
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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…

Posted in Cupcakes, FrostingTagged alcohol cupcakes, boozy cupcake ideas, boozy cupcakes, boozy fall cupcakes, chelsweets, cinnamon fireball cupcakes, cinnamon whiskey cupcakes, fireball cupcake recipe, fireball cupcakes, fireball whiskey cupcakes9 Comments on Fireball Cupcakes

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…

Posted in CupcakesTagged chelsweets, chelsweets halloween cupcakes, cute halloween cupcakes, easy halloween cupcakes, halloween cupcake ideas, halloween cupcake recipe, halloween cupcakes, silly halloween cupcakes, spooky halloween cupcakes10 Comments on Halloween Cupcake Ideas

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…

Posted in Cupcakes, Holiday TreatsTagged chelsweets, cream cheese buttercream, cute pumpkin cupcakes, easy pumpkin cupcakes, halloween cupcake ideas, halloween cupcakes, halloween pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin cupcake recipe, pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, pumpkin decoration cupcakes, pumpkin halloween cupcakes9 Comments on Pumpkin Cupcakes
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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…

Posted in Cupcakes, Holiday TreatsTagged chelsweets, PSL cupcakes, pumpkin spice cupcakes, pumpkin spice latte cupcakes, starbucks PSL cupcake recipe, starbucks PSL cupcakes10 Comments on Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

Moist Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Posted on July 8, 2017January 26, 2020 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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Vanilla Cupcake Recipe with Oil

Posted on July 3, 2017October 31, 2020 by Chelsweets

While I usually make cakes, everyone needs a go-to vanilla cupcake recipe. Or to be more specific, a moist vanilla…

Posted in Cupcakes238 Comments on Vanilla Cupcake Recipe with Oil
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Mermaid Tail Cupcakes

Posted on June 30, 2017January 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

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

Posted in CupcakesTagged chelsweets, chelsweets cupcakes, mermaid cake ideas, mermaid cupcakes, mermaid dessert, mermaid tail cupcakes9 Comments on Mermaid Tail Cupcakes

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 Buttercream8 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 Cupcakes23 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

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