It's Sweet & Simple Bakes time again. This time it's Vanilla Cupcakes. I have to say, this is a great and very easy recipe. All the ingredient go into the mixing bowl, mix it up and pop them into the oven. I was a little apprehensive when the recipe didn't start with "Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy". I wondered if the texture would be compromised. Little bits of butter just wouldn't blend in at first, but increasing the mixer speed soon solved that. A minute later and the batter was - you guessed it - light and fluffy. The most fun part was decorating the cupcakes. I chose sprinkles, M&M's and gummy candies. There are tons of ideas in cyberspace for all kinds of occassions. Can't wait to try them out.
For me, the cupcakes were perfectly moist and the sweetness just right. I would definitely use this recipe again. Making the frosting ahead and refrigerating it, the cakes themselves can be made from start to finish in under an hour - perfect for 'in between errands'.
Oh yes - if anyone can help me solve my 'dome tops' problem, that would be great. Please read my post on 'Problem - Dome Cupcakes'. Thanks lots.
Ilona, your cupcakes look beautiful! My fave is the pink with the heart sprinkles ;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part and hope you will join us again in our next bake.
Maria
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Hi Illona,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous and I adore your sprinkles!! It's been a pleasure to share this recipe at S&SB & so pleased you liked it as much as I.
Thanks for taking part and hope you will join us again in our next bake.
Rosie x
cup cakes look perfect.... love the sprinkles and m&ms for the decoration...
ReplyDeleteHi Illona,
ReplyDeleteI agree on the sweetness of the cupcakes. I just love this recipe.
Btw, I've got the domes too, and I sliced them off.
bimmer
cupcakes look so pretty. Love the decor on top :)
ReplyDeleteUma - thanks.
ReplyDeleteBimmer - will slice the tops off next time. Thanks. And I guess the scraps can be gathered into a bowl and topped with some ice cream, chocolate sauce, yoghurt or fruit - there I go again...
Myspicykitchen - M&M's are great for decor. Love 'em
Rosie and Maria - thanks for great recipes each month. I plan to be there at the next bake. Can't wait.
Ciao ! Beautiful cupcakes ! I'll study the dome problem !
ReplyDeleteWow wat a beautiful platter of cupcakes..just love it..fabulous presentation Illona!
ReplyDeleteThe hearts are adorable!
ReplyDeleteJust thinking. Dome problem could be the oven was already heated quite abit more than the first batch? So, maybe, theoretically, you need to lower the temperature to accommodate? Just speaking from my very very little baking experience?
ReplyDeleteYP
Thanks Natalia. Let me know your findings.
ReplyDeletePriya - thanks. Yours looks great too.
Arundathi - I'm so glad I picked them up at the store. They were just screaming "Buy me!"
YP - you may be on to something here. Will experiment. There may be a baker in you just waiting to come out!
M&Ms as a topping - I completely missed a trick there! Guess I'll just have to make them again....:)
ReplyDeleteThese look absolutely beautiful, I'm definitely going to need to work on my presentation for the next bake!!
hi Illona,
ReplyDeleteGood to see you so hardworking updating your Blog, ,in fact I did read them quite often but sorry to tell I don't know how to write in my comment... today try to type again see can get thru or not?
Lay Ley
Hi Illona,
ReplyDeleteCan U see my comment that I sent previously? Lay Leng
The Girl - hey thanks. You know - check the candy aisle. It can get really fun with what you can find there.
ReplyDeleteLay Leng - HI!!! Glad you keep visiting, and I hope you like it!! I moderate the comments so it may take a while before your comment appears. But I will check.
I really like the way you decorated these, so pretty :).
ReplyDeleteThanks Sophie!
ReplyDeleteIllona,
ReplyDeleteSorry missed the question re-domes on top of cupcakes. Only fill each cupcake no more than 3/4 full with cake mixture. This gives enough space for each cupcake to rise - hopefully you'll have flat tops next time ;0)
Rosie x