Category Desserts & Sweets

Carrot Spice Cupcakes

If you love carrot cake but want something a little easier to serve at a gathering, these cupcakes are exactly what you need. The warm spices — cinnamon, ginger, and a hint of nutmeg — make the whole kitchen smell…

Strawberry Chia Cupcakes

If you’ve never baked with chia seeds before, these cupcakes are a great place to start because they do something really clever inside the batter. They add a subtle texture and help keep everything moist without changing the flavor in…

Peanut Butter Banana Cupcakes

If you’ve ever eaten a peanut butter and banana sandwich and thought it could be even better, these cupcakes are your answer. The two flavors balance each other really well — the banana keeps the cupcakes moist and naturally sweet…

Blueberry Coconut Cupcakes

If you love the combination of fruit and coconut but haven’t tried it in a cupcake yet, you’re in for something really good. The blueberries keep things bright and a little tangy while the coconut adds a subtle sweetness and…

Vanilla Bean Frosted Cupcakes

Struggling to get bakery-style frosting at home without it turning out too sweet or grainy? I used to think I needed special equipment until I learned a few simple tricks. I’ll walk you through how to make smooth, creamy vanilla…

Carrot Cake with Aquafaba Frosting

I know aquafaba sounds weird—using the liquid from a can of chickpeas as frosting—but it whips up light and fluffy just like regular buttercream. The carrot cake itself is moist and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, exactly what you’d expect…

Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes

Curious about matcha but not sure if it’ll taste too grassy or bitter in baked goods? I had the same worry until I figured out the right amount to use in cupcakes. I’ll show you how to mix matcha powder…