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Coffee Cupcakes

July 7, 2020 by Helen 5 Comments

Title page with Coffee Cupcakes

[Contains affiliate links to suggested baking products] A good old standby that I know will work every single time. You don't have to be a coffee lover to love Coffee Cupcakes. In fact, I know several people who cannot stand a cup of coffee ...

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Chestnut Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting

April 19, 2018 by Helen 8 Comments

Chestnut Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting

I've made 2 lots of cupcakes so far this week with another bake planned for the morning. Nothing too strenuous, Simple Vanilla Cupcakes then these magnificent Chestnut Cupcakes with a totally luxurious White Chocolate Frosting. Yes they ...

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Reduced Sugar Blueberry Muffins

June 1, 2017 by Helen 19 Comments

Recuded Sugar Blueberry Muffins

There's a possibility I am becoming slightly addicted to blueberries - a punnet doesn't last a day in this house. I'm sure they are juicier & tastier than ever this year. We are still fighting the never ending battle to reduce our sugar ...

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Peppa Pig Cupcakes Selection

April 27, 2016 by Helen 23 Comments

Peppa Pig Cupcakes Selection

I wondered how long it would take, after returning to my cake business, before I got involved with a Peppa Pig themed order. (For any Year 6 teachers that are reading, do you like my Subordinate clause sentence? ;-)) Over the years, I made ...

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Toasted Coconut Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream Frosting

November 4, 2015 by Helen 7 Comments

Toasted Coconut Cupcakes

Now aren't you yearning for one of these? One of my favourite flavours of buttercream - light and not to claggy (I think that's a word - you know, when it just sits in your mouth). The zesty citrus breaks through the homely toasted coconut ...

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Easter Nest Cupcakes

April 5, 2015 by Helen 1 Comment

Stork Easter Nest Cupcakes

Happy Easter! One of the loveliest days of the year - full of pastel colours, chocolate and little chicks. Hope you are having a super day. You may already be sorted for Easter baking but in case you are still yearning for something sweet ...

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Lemon and Basil Muffins

March 2, 2015 by Helen 20 Comments

lemon basil muffins

I've been wanting to be a member of the Secret Recipe Club for a year now. A huge group of likeminded bloggers who are assigned a fellow member's blog and can choose from their vast collection, which recipe to make. The waiting list is ...

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Apple Pie Cupcakes

February 4, 2015 by Helen 18 Comments

apple pie cupcakes with sugary shell

Its #BramleyAppleWeek so as part of my plan to be more seasonal during 2015, I have an apple recipe this week. I like my cupcakes to have something different about them these days - I think I overdosed on frosting during my days of charity ...

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Christmas Tree Cupcakes

December 3, 2014 by Helen 18 Comments

christmas tree cupcakes with a hidden surprise inside

I've enjoyed having a play with some Christmas Cupcakes this week. I'd forgotten how time consuming they can be though - and how quickly they get demolished in our house. These are batch 2 - The first lot got eaten before having their ...

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Ginger & White Chocolate Hi Hat Cupcakes

October 23, 2014 by Helen 9 Comments

ginger white chocolate frosting hi hat cupcakes

Once you taste this White Chocolate frosting you will never want to go back to ordinary buttercream ever again! Believe me, this is one of the finest tastes in the world. The white chocolate matches perfectly with the spicy ginger cake. I ...

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Hi, I'm Helen. Mother of 3, Wife of 1. Tired since 2002. To be found in the kitchen or poolside.
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