NBA Playoff Cupcakes

Check out these stunning NBA Playoff Cupcakes from Megan's Munchies!

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Megan is an absolutely adorable fellow Texan who has a foodie blog focused on baking and cake decorating. Her blog is a great source of decorating inspiration and drool-worthy recipes. 

Of course you know which cupcake is my favorite! Who's your pick for a sweet victory in the 2011 NBA Playoffs?

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Very bright rainbow cupcakes

These very bright, fun rainbow cupcakes are from the blog Ginger Snaps, in a guest post by Holly of Mama Clucks. She writes:

I like this recipe because it makes a thick batter, which is good for getting a better differentiation in the color stripes when baked. (ETA: I highly suggest using Greek yogurt vs plain yogurt. It is creamier (more like sour cream) and has a better flavor and consistency.)

First we mixed up the batter, then divided it into five bowls. Each bowl was 1 cup. Then we mixed in Wilton Icing Colors to get really vibrant, pretty colors for our rainbow.

Easter bunny and spring flower cupcake how-to decorating tips

Find out how to make these fun Easter bunny and spring flower cupcakes over at Tidy Mom (via Craft Gossip).

Cute doggie cupcakes and how to make them

You can find out how to make these cute dog cupcakes at Martha's Stewart's The Family Room, and the instructions, using fondant, are by Kate from Cake Power.

Easter bird's nest cupcakes and filled chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes from Bake at 350

 The cookie/cupcake combination is one I always find fascinating, since it's like the best of both worlds. And these bird's nest cupcakes by blogger Bake at 350 are like the best of the best of both worlds. Click through to find out how to make them. So fun. Via Cafe Zupas.



And while chocolate chip cookie dough filled cupcakes are less seasonal, while I was at Bake at 350 I noticed them and was totally charmed, especially by the photo of the inside of the cupcake, with all its high points illuminated. Once again, find out how to make this at Bake at 350, who got the idea from this post by Tidy Mom.