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Banana cupcakes with cinnamon mascarpone frosting and salted walnut toffee

Necessity is the mother of invention. Well, I think this little invention is sheer genius. My Nan and I were at our local farmgate the other day when I spotted some very ripe bananas for 99 cents a kilo. We … Continue reading

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Apricot cupcakes with whipped honey ricotta frosting

A friend and I discovered these adorable little edible bee decorations on a recent outing in Gold Creek Village. We both fell in love with their sugary cuteness. I knew I had to develop a cupcake recipe suitable for them … Continue reading

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Orange and pistachio cupcakes

It’s possible these are my best ever cupcakes. I’m just putting it out there. I think I’ve put together some killer combinations over the years, but these were something really very special. The cake is fluffy and light, flavoured with … Continue reading

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Date and ginger cupcakes

I was dreaming this recipe up for ages. I was stoked when Northern Rivers Dreaming gave me some of their homegrown ginger. I knew I wanted to use some of it this butter cream. It took me a little longer … Continue reading

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Chocolate cupcakes with whisky buttercream and walnuts

I made these grown up cupcakes for a friend of mine to celebrate his birthday. My preference is to make mini cupcakes. Perhaps it’s nice to have such fancy treats in small packages. I always think a standard shop sized … Continue reading

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Red velvet cupcakes a la naturel

A few weeks back, I nabbed a block of cream cheese from the ABC Cheese Factory on the South Coast without knowing what I wanted to do with it. All of their products are so delicious, I figured I’d come … Continue reading

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Vanilla and orange blossom cupcakes

I decided on this combination during spring, when I picked several bunches of violets and crystalized them. I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to use them for at the time, but came up with this recipe once I … Continue reading

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Christmas tree cupcakes

I saw a picture of something like these a few years back and have been wanting to make my own version of them ever since. The cupcake forms the base of the Christmas tree, wrapped in a brown paddy pan, … Continue reading

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Coconut and mango cupcakes

I was recently reminded of the value of good manners when they come from someone with good taste. A friend of mine came for dinner to keep me company last week. Not only did he bring delicious biscuits for dessert, … Continue reading

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Chocolatey chocolate cupcakes

I was very excited about getting some cocoa nibs in the mail from Gewurzhaus last week. I thought they’d be great for my Christmas baking, making truffles and such. But the need arose to make cupcakes on the weekend, and … Continue reading

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