Page 8 - Cupcakes

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Introduction: Great Things Come in Small Packages

Cupcakes 101

Mastering the art of the cupcake, from mixing the batter to frosting and
decorating. The pans, the pantry, and all you need to know to tote cupcakes to
school functions, potlucks, and family reunions.

Cupcakes with Class

No one outgrows the love of cupcakes. Rich in sophisticated flavors, these are
the desserts to serve at your most elegant dinner party: Warm Chocolate
Cupcakes with Molten Centers, Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes, Fresh Pear and
Gingerbread Cupcakes with a Creamy Lemon Frosting, and Coconut Snowballs.

Cupcakes for Kids

Loaded with kid appeal, these cupcakes Jare Jirresistible no matter what your
age is. Try Butterfly Cupcakes with Pastel Frostings, Pineapple Banana
Smoothie Cupcakes, Buried Treasure Cakes, Peanut Butter Surprises, and A
Cupcake Zoo, or one of the many other treats in this chapter.

Celebration Cupcakes

Special occasions deserve the most festive cupcakes. Make Strawberry Rose
Cakes for Valentine’s Day, Fireworks Confetti Cupcakes for the Fourth of July,
Pilgrims’ Hats for Thanksgiving, and adorable Snowman Cupcakes for the
winter holiday season.

Muffins: Breakfast Cupcakes
Freshly baked, warm muffins make a delicious start to the day, and this chapter
has plenty of favorites, both sweet and savory: Blueberry Yogurt Streusel
Muffins, Butter Pecan Banana Muffins, Easy Granola Muffins, and Green Chile

and Corn Mini Muffins, to name a few.

Cupcake Cousins