I have been waiting to bust out the cranberries for a while now. But sickness seemed to take over my entire house. Now that the yuks are on their way out, I finally found time to bake!

I searched and searched for a pumpkin cranberry muffin or cake that called for fresh cranberries. I only found 1. But that recipe called for maple syrup, which I am out of. Ultimately, I took a pumpkin spice cake recipe and added the fresh cranberries to it. Brown Sugar Frosting seemed like a tasty pairing.

I have to say I am really pleased with how these cupcakes came out. The spice was dead on. The cranberries really stood out and added a tart punch. The cake is awesome. The frosting tastes fantastic. Sweet and caramelly. But the consistency is thicker than I would have liked once totally cooled. Ill work on that for next time.

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

(Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, 12th Edition, 2002)

1/2 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/8 teaspoon cloves

1 cup sour milk or buttermilk

1/2 cup pureed pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

1 heaping cup fresh cranberries

Preheat oven to 350. Prepare muffin tin with cupcake papers. In a medium sized bowl combine dry ingredients, set aside. Measure sour milk in large measuring cup. Add pumpkin, stir to combine. Set aside. In bowl of standing mixer, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until incorporated. Scrape down side of the bowl. Alternately add sour milk mixture and flour mixture, ending with the flour mixture. Scrape sides in between additions. Fold in cranberries. Spoon cupcake batter into cups filling to about 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until a wooden tester comes out clean.

Brown Sugar Frosting

1/2 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 milk

2 cups powdered sugar

Melt butter in a sauce pan. Add brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes. Add milk. Bring back to a boil and take off heat. Let cool till lukewarm and add powdered sugar a little at a time until all is used . Frost.

I stumbled across this adorable cupcake note card when looking for Christmas cards on Etsy. Designer, creativeapples, has several drool worthy note cards of the cupcake variety. Who wouldnt just LOVE to get this sweet note in the mail?

The card is 4.5″ x 6.25″ and comes with matching envelope. Priced at $2.00, you can’t go wrong. A very yummy note and cheaper than most card shops offer these days.

Two of my favourite interests! And this morning while Google-ing for cupcakey goodness I found these adorable kiddie shoes…

… from Kiddymania. They range from 0-6 months through to 18-24 months and they are priced at £15. It is a UK site but I have checked and they do offer international delivery.

Just because it’s not your b-day doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be surrounded by cupcakes! These lovely necklaces found at fredflare.com from iHotto are made of hand-blown glass with sterling silver chain. So delicious!!! Each cupcake charm measures .75”. They come in chocolate or vanilla (pictured) . $35

Brrr, its getting cold darling babies. What a better way to keep that precious velvet head warm than with an adorable beanie fashion after delicious cupcakes? Knitty Bitty Apparel of Etsy.com offers the Knitty Bitty Cupcake Hat. Mmm, the goodness is almost too much– babies and cupcakes, winter will melt from all the sweetness.

You can create your own cupcakes by selecting:

Frosting colors: pink, blueberry, lemon, lime, plum, & cream.
Liner colors: pink, blueberry, lemon, lime, tan, plum & cream.
Available with or without sprinkles—tiny glass beads sewn on by hand.

“Hand made from a cotton blend—wears great through the seasons.”

Sizes available: 0-3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, & Toddler.

And perhaps the best part about these hats is you will be support indie crafter
Knitty Bitty Apparel.

Do you wanna a sugar high of epic proportions?

A doughnut and a coffee cupcake, how much more sinful can you get?!

A couple months ago I found this cupcake and haven’t been able to forget it. Well, really, who could?

A coffee cupcake, fresh whipped cream, and a sugar doughnut on top… so sweet & cute and ready to be devoured.

You can find the recipe with beautiful step-by-step directions: Recipe.

Enjoy!

I have stumbled upon this recipe at Cupcake Bakeshop and it made my mouth water. If you know me, you will know there are two weaknesses that I have. Cupcakes and Green Tea. What could sound more heavenly than Adzuki Bean Paste Filled Chocolate Cupcakes with Matcha Green Tea Frosting?! Check it out for yourself and jot down that recipe.

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