Homemade Cupcakes

Homemade Cupcakes | York Avenue
After my recent trip downtown to Magnolia Bakery, I felt a desire to try my hand at recreating their classic yellow cupcakes at home. I pulled out my trusty Magnolia Bakery cookbook and got to work. The results were delicious!  
Homemade Cupcakes | York Avenue
Homemade Cupcakes | York Avenue
I hit a bit of a speed bump in the middle here. The cupcakes were all baked up nicely and I made the first frosting that I saw in the book – a simple confectioner’s sugar + butter concoction. It was a nice white color, but the flavor left something to be desired. I asked my sister what I should do (as she was to be the recipient of a large number of these cupcakes), and she voted for chocolate. This was where things took a turn for the better. Moral of the story: flip through the whole frosting section of the book before choosing one!
Homemade Cupcakes | York Avenue
Homemade Cupcakes | York Avenue
Homemade Cupcakes | York Avenue
Homemade Cupcakes | York Avenue
Other moral: Chocolate is always the answer.

Get the cupcake recipe here and the chocolate buttercream recipe here. Helpful hint: I didn’t feel like searching for self-rising flour, so I made my own by following these instructions.

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photos by Jacqueline Clair for York Avenue

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  1. Bhreagh wrote:

    These look so delicious that I think I'm going to have to bake them tonight!

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    Cheers,
    Bhreagh

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  2. Carelia wrote:

    Ok…it is Monday morning and I decided to check on new comments in my blog then I checked on your blog again and I see this? Now, I know what my breakfast is gonna be: SWEETS. OMG!! What delicious cupcakes you just made. I will try this at home soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe link.

    Mysmallwardrobe.com

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  3. viviana88 wrote:

    Nothing beats a delicious homemade cupcake!
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  4. yum!! gimme!

    The Style Scribe

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  5. Alyssa wrote:

    A basic vanilla cake with chocolate frosting is my favorite combo ever–these look like they came out delish!

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  6. hena tayeb wrote:
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  7. Rose wrote:

    Chocolate is DEFINITELY always the answer!! And sprinkles, too. These look so yummy!!

    Blonde in this City

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  8. Short and Sweet Blog wrote:

    OMG. Yes please. Those look so so tasty!

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  9. They look delicious! I can't remember when was the last time I baked cupcakes. I think I might have to this Thanksgiving with my little sis.

    -V
    http://stylishlyme.com

    Published 10.29.13 · Reply
  10. Yum! Love homemade cupcakes. I love the Sprinkles frosting recipe. I actually cheat and just use cake mix from a box, but a slamming homemade frosting recipe takes it to the next level!

    XO
    Heather
    http://www.disposableincomegirl.com

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  11. Nicole Cors wrote:

    Ooooh these look TOO good! And yes, I agree that chocolate is always the answer 😉

    Nicole, keepcalmandcocoon.blogspot.com

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  12. You definitely should, so yummy!

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  13. Haha, hope you try them out! They were pretty easy and very yummy 🙂

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  14. I definitely agree. Wish I had some leftovers still!

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  15. My favorite too, definitely the best combo out there.

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  16. Thanks Rose!

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  17. Yes, they would be fun to bake around the holidays! Great idea.

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  18. I have to try that frosting recipe, I love Sprinkles! And that is such a great idea, homemade frosting totally elevates cake from a box. The frosting makes all the difference!

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  19. Holly Kvinge wrote:

    So yummy! We have a cupcake shop opening on our corner next month…trouble! 😉

    Published 10.30.13 · Reply
  20. Oooh, you're lucky…but yes, quite dangerous 🙂

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  21. schuelove wrote:

    Oh yummmm!!! These look delicious! Might need to make them for Halloween! 😉

    Published 10.30.13 · Reply