Chocolate Ganache Stuffed Cupcakes

Valentines/Galentines Day is right around the corner, and we all know I'll take any excuse to make pink desserts. These cupcakes are classic vanilla, but have a glorious, silky chocolate ganache surprise in the middle. I used an apple corer to core out the middle, but you can use an icing tip or good ol' … Continue reading Chocolate Ganache Stuffed Cupcakes

Coconut Cupcakes

On Friday, I turned 23 and made these cupcakes to celebrate with friends at a bar that encourages BYOC (bring your own cake) and has bocce ball and shuffleboard lanes (go to Track and Field if you're in Toronto it's great). In many birthday messages, friends said "I hope someone makes YOU cake", which is … Continue reading Coconut Cupcakes

Strawberry Cupcakes

Everybody needs a go-to cupcake recipe that will literally go with anything. This is mine. I love mixing it up by carving out a bit of the core (with an apple corer!) and filling it with a fruit curd or another filling. This time, I made a frosting with fresh local strawberries folded in and … Continue reading Strawberry Cupcakes

Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey’s Icing

Cupcakes are essential for any birthday party, right? In the spirit of a friend's birthday and St.Patricks Day, I decided to whip up some Irish influenced cupcakes. I had always heard rumblings about Guinness chocolate cake and I've gotta say I was impressed. The cake texture is rich and decadent, yet it isn't too sweet … Continue reading Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey’s Icing