Cupcakes, Fairy Cakes, Patty Cakes
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Cupcakes are single serving cakes which are thought to have gotten their name from being baked in cup-shaped molds. In the United Kingdom they are known as fairy cakes and in Australia they are called patty cakes.
Vanilla cupcakes are made by adding vanilla extract to the cake batter and sometimes to the icing.
Did You Know…
...that vanilla is the only fruit-bearing and edible orchid in the world?
Vanilla is extracted from the seed pods of the Vanilla orchid. It is one of the most expensive spices in the world (second only to saffron).
Plain Vanilla
Even though Vanilla is expensive, it is one of the most popular flavors in the world. Today, it is used in a wide variety of food items and even in products, such as perfumes, soaps, and candles. Vanilla is considered to be one of the plainest flavors available; thus, the term plain vanilla has come to be used to describe things that are very basic and ordinary.
Vanilla Cupcake Recipes
*For a quick way to bake vanilla cupcakes, one can always use a store-bought mix.
**For those who enjoy creative baking from scratch, I found two fabulous vanilla cupcake recipes for you to try.
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The Most Amazing Vanilla Cupcakes |
It is an easy to make one-bowl recipe. You'll never need another boxed mix again!
Rachel also includes some very helpful cupcake baking tips in her blog post for her Most Amazing Vanilla Cupcakes recipe.
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Vanilla Cupcakes from Live Well Bake Often |
Danielle's secret ingredient to her delicious cupcakes is sour cream!
*Check out both Rachel's and Danielle's recipes before you begin baking your own vanilla-cupcake-recipe.
Vanilla versus Chocolate
If you prefer chocolate instead of vanilla, you only have to wait for 11 months to celebrate Chocolate Cupcake Day on October 18.
Happy National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 10
Be sure and share your baked goodies with your family and
friends.
Written by Wednesday Elf 11/10/2018
Ok so now you’ve got me hungry. Thanks for an interesting review
ReplyDeleteOne can always be hungry for cupcakes. Thanks for visiting, Mary Beth.
DeleteThank goodness I have already had my breakfast, otherwise I would be itching to make some of these and I don't think they fit in with my diet! But, I do have baking to do for an upcoming bazaar, so these would do nicely. Thanks Pat for providing a couple of new recipes.......
ReplyDeleteCupcakes are perfect for bazaars, Olivia. Glad to help you out with some recipe suggestions.
Deleteoh yum! Cupcakes. Sour cream in cupcakes? That might be why I like some cupcakes so much better than others.
ReplyDeleteDawn Rae, I think sour cream would make a tasty addition to cupcakes. I was happy to find that recipe.
DeleteYes, yes, I am the chocoholic in our family, but everyone else would choose vanilla cupcakes first. I'll be sure to check out the recipes you have featured above. Cupcakes are the perfect treat and I know my family would be thrilled for me to make them soon. The ones shown with the chocolate icing grabbed my attention immediately! That would provide something for all of us. Although, my family might not appreciate that I would lick the icing off of their vanilla cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember you are a chocoholic, Mouse. Just remember that there is a Chocolate Cupcake Day (October). :)
DeleteVery interesting, Pat. Without fail I always learn something new when I read your posts. I like to find recipes when I can rather than use box mixes and these sound good. I plan to print the recipes and add to my recipe box. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Carol. Hope you enjoy your homemade cupcakes. I'm sure your hubby will. :)
DeleteI absolutely love vanilla cakes and cupcakes, with vanilla icing and vanilla ice-cream. Funny thing is vanilla scented candles don't appeal to me. Go figure. I have some high quality vanilla extract here at home, my gawd the price has gone up for that!
ReplyDeleteVanilla is certainly one of the most expensive spices for sure, Barbara. I like the vanilla flavor too - especially vanilla milkshakes. Had one recently, in fact, while traveling on vacation.:)
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