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.

Pretty and delicious cupcakes at The Yellow Cupcake Co., Seattle

I don't have time at the moment to share everything about my visit to The Yellow Cupcake Co. in the Belltown area of Seattle (conveniently within easy walking distance of Seattle Center and Experience Music Project, where I went to see the new Nirvana exhibit), so that will have to wait, but for now, a few snapshots. They offer different cupcake flavors every day, as well as French Press coffee and a large selection of teas, and will be on the Cooking Channel soon. Follow them and find out daily flavors . If you go close to closing, cupcakes are 40% off! Their official site is theyellowleafcupcake.com.


Boston cream cupcake, lavender coconut in background


inside the Boston cream cupcake


Lavender on the bottom of the cake part of the lavender coconut cupcake


Vanilla toffee and chocolate cupcakes


chocolate was my favorite!

Blow torch and lime oil used to make lemon lime meringue cupcakes

Yesterday we told you about lemon curd filled cupcakes, and today, here are some lemon lime meringue cupcakes by blogger Tartelette. Click through for the recipe! I saw someone using a blowtorch at a waffle restaurant last week and it was fascinating to watch, though I've never used one myself. I have eaten the results of one being used and I'm a fan.

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.