Tag Archives: cupcakes

Killer Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Tina

These are the perfect cupcakes to take on a summer picnic or to the beach. They’re rich, soft, and full of chocolate chips – so good, you’ll want to eat two. So good, they don’t need frosting, and really, who … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Tina

Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is a chocolate holiday – truffles, Hershey’s Kisses, heart shaped boxes of decadence. I decided to buck the trend and go the vanilla route. These cupcakes are so tender and moist – you won’t miss chocolate at all!

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Bake Sale!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Tina

Yesterday was a snow day, so I had an assistant in the kitchen. Whereas I whack an egg with one hand on the side of a bowl, my son gingerly taps the eggs four or five times to open them … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Tina

Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be fun to make some over-the-top cupcakes – rich chocolate cake filled with a vanilla pastry cream, dipped in chocolate ganache. It’s good to have an excuse to be decadent!

Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged buttercream, cupcakes, ganache, Valentine's Day | 2 Comments

Chocolate Cupcakes with Pumpkin Frosting

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Tina

I have lots of recipes that call for one cup of canned pumpkin, but then what do you do with the leftovers? Such was my quandary this week. I was making chocolate cupcakes for the kids in my son’s class … Continue reading →

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Orange Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Tina

I saw the jumbo bones sprinkles and I was a goner – seriously, how adorable are these? I knew whatever kind of cupcake I was making was going to have chocolate frosting to showcase these babies! Since I’m a big … Continue reading →

Posted in Halloween, Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged cupcakes, doctoring up a cake mix, Halloween, Wilton Jumbo Bones Sprinkles | 4 Comments

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Tina

Years before Jerry Seinfeld’s wife made millions with a cookbook based on the “novel” concept of adding spinach to a batch of brownies, according to The World Carrot Museum – George Washington had a carrot tea cake at Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan in … Continue reading →

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Four!

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Tina

You’re probably wondering why I have a plastic beefcake figurine perched on a row of cupcakes. Is it Rex Reed’s birthday? Nope. The reason is today marks the 4th Anniversary of Willceau Illo News!!! We’ve always referred to it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Glorious Food, Holiday, News, Photography | Tagged anniversary, beefcake figurine, cupcakes, Fante's, Rex Reed | 3 Comments

2013 Italian Market Festival

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Tina

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival is going on this weekend from 10 am to 5 pm. Great food, music, and some nice crafts for sale. A roast post sandwich at Cannuli’s is a must, then follow it up with a cupcake … Continue reading →

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Easter at Isgro’s

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Tina

It wouldn’t be Easter without a trip to our favorite bakery – Isgro’s Pastries, a neighborhood staple since 1904. I’m completely smitten with their tiny rose topped cakes!

Posted in Glorious Food, Holiday, News, Philadelphia | Tagged bakery, cupcakes, Easter, Isgro's, South Philly | 2 Comments

Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Tina

I wonder who decided to combine chocolate and mint, was it the Girl Scouts or did a farmer eating a candy bar trip and fall into a patch of mint? In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and my love for … Continue reading →

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Marble Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Tina

These beauties made an appearance at a cook out over the weekend. The advantage of making marble cupcakes is that you don’t need to make that tough choice between vanilla and chocolate. A scoop of vanilla batter, followed by a … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Tina

This is another bake sale cupcake, the recipe came from shortcut queen Anne Byrn, also known as The Cake Doctor. It uses a box cake mix and a can of cherry pie filling, resulting in an incredibly moist cake. I … Continue reading →

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Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Tina

I had a bake sale this week. I needed something that wouldn’t take up a huge chunk of time, and as luck would have it – I found another cheat! This recipe for Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes comes from the folks … Continue reading →