Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Don’t these sound delicious? – that is if you like bananas and a cinnamon infused cream cheese frosting. You know how it is – some recipes really grab your attention. Those of you who use WordPress know they have switched to “block format”. I’ve been using the “classic editor” since 2011 and it’s a little … Continue reading

Sprinkles Birthday Cupcakes

Growing up Mom always made us a birthday cake, very simple with a cake, icing and candles. Dad always requested Mom’s special caramel icing which was creamy and not sugary! We sang “Happy Birthday”, the birthday boy or girl made a wish, and the candles were blown out, hopefully all of them in one blow … Continue reading

Strawberry Ricotta Muffins

Muffins are a favorite treat any time of day and a perfect recipe to use fresh strawberries in season.  Whether they are a quick breakfast dusted with confectioners’ sugar or a sweet treat topped with a Ricotta Glaze or Mascarpone Frosting they are always welcome in my family. Ricotta gives an ultra-moist texture and richer … Continue reading

Tiramisu Cupcakes With Amaretto Mascarpone Frosting

“Tiramisu” just rings of something good to eat and these cupcakes sure do demonstrate that. I have been promising a sister, who happens to love this dessert, that I would make tiramisu for her birthday – some day! Well, that day finally came.  After pouring over all of the recipes I have collected I decided … Continue reading

Halloween Treats

Over the past few years I have posted a few Halloween treats I have made.   Below, I have included pictures and links  directing you to specific posts such as chocolate skeleton cookies, meringue bones or even some punch.  I know it is early but if you are like me I like to plan ahead … Continue reading

Cupcakes with Popcorn and Chive Blossoms

When I first read the name of this recipe I said “what” and I just had to investigate further.  Then my curiosity made me want to see what the finished cupcakes tasted like.   This recipe comes from “Cooking With Flowers” by Miche Bacher.  This book is fun, colorful and a good source if you … Continue reading

Chocolate Stout and Irish Cream Liqueur Cupcakes

This is one of the recipes in my St. Patrick’s Day file and looked like a good one to make for the upcoming  holiday.  I have already posted so many recipes such as Corned Beef and Cabbage, Slow Cooker Reuben Dip, Corned Beef Hash, Reuben Crescent Rolls, Irish Coffee, Reuben Panini, Reuben Breakfast Casserole, Palmiers Appetizers , … Continue reading

Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with a Chocolate Frosting

I first became interested in adding bacon to baked goods when I saw a class was being offered by Zingerman’s here where I live which consisted of making peppered bacon farm bread, bacon cheddar scones and bacon pecan sandy cookies.  I have not taken this class yet but decided to look into what else you could do … Continue reading

Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream Frosting

This is my first post using my new primary domain, cookingwithauntjuju.com. I bought a colorful theme which is bright and cheerful and a few months ago I also invested  in a fancy Nikon camera.  I needed a change after almost 2 years and 600 posts later. Originally, the site was for personal use to get all my recipes … Continue reading