Chocolate Amaretto Cupcakes for my 4th Blog Birthday! {and a giveaway!} |

Chocolate Amaretto Cupcakes for my 4th Blog Birthday! {and a giveaway!}

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Apr 4
CONTEST CLOSED – THE WINNER IS:

JOANNE!

CONGRATS JOANNE – I HAVE SENT YOU AN EMAIL!

I can’t believe it, but somehow I let my blog birthday pass without even realizing it!! I can’t believe it’s been 4 years since I started this little blog. I really can’t believe how much the blogging world has changed in the last 4 years, and I feel so lucky and privileged to be a part of it! Even though I let the actual date slip by – it was the 30th of March – I couldn’t let it go without a little celebration.

In the past 4 years, this blog has brought me so many new friends and great opportunities. I don’t think I could choose 1 favorite “moment” that this blog has brought to me, but one recent opportunity is definitely at the top of the list. Months ago, I was asked to submit a cupcake recipe to Betty Crocker. They were putting together a cupcake cookbook, and were looking for recipes from bloggers to include in that cookbook. I submitted a recipe, thinking that it would be amazing if my recipe was chosen, but not really getting my hopes up. Imagine my surprise when I opened up an email that said that my recipe was chosen! I literally was jumping up and yelling! Well, the cookbook – The Big Book of Cupcakes – was finally recently released, and I was so excited to order a copy and receive it. Not only is my recipe in the cookbook, but my blog and my picture are also there! I’m not holding out for a cookbook deal since I write very few of my own recipes, so it’s extra exciting to see my recipe in print!

Now onto the cupcake. I do have to admit that I can’t take full credit for this recipe. Years ago, there was a dessert at Olive Garden called Chocolate Lasagna. It was a favorite of my family – especially my mom. It was a chocolate layer cake with delicious almond-flavored frosting. When they took it off the menu, my mom was crushed. So what did she do? She created her own version!! This is the most requested cake for birthdays in my family. So when I was discussing cupcake ideas with my family, this idea came up. I did have to alter the chocolate cake recipe, since my mom’s cake didn’t translate into cupcakes very well, but I give full credit to my mom for this delicious frosting. Seriously – you won’t regret making these cupcakes – they are definitely my favorite!!

And since it’s my birthday, I want to share the love. How would you like a copy of Betty Crocker’s Big Book of Cupcakes? You can win one here!!

Here’s how you can enter:

Mandatory: Comment below and tell me your favorite cupcake flavor.

Extra entries:
*Follow Taste and Tell on Facebook
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Note: for any of the extra entries, make sure you leave a separate comment for each.

*This giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere!
*This giveaway will be open from today until Sunday, April 10th at midnight MDT. The winner will be announced on April 11th.

Disclosure – I am providing the cookbook for this giveaway. I was not compensated in any way with this giveaway.

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Chocolate Amaretto Cupcakes

makes 24 cupcakes

For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup milk

Frosting
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Topping
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chocolate syrup

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line 24 regular muffin cups with paper liners.

In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, the cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the oil and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. On low sped, alternately add the flour mixture, about 1/3 at a time, and 3/4 cup milk, about 1/2 at a time, beating just until blended.

Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Bake for 14 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Meanwhile, in a 1-quart saucepan, whisk together the 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup flour. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely, about 1 hour.

In a medium bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar on low speed until smooth. Add the cooled milk mixture and beat until light and fluffy. Add in the almond extract. Add additional powdered sugar, if necessary, to achieve desired spreading consistency.

Frost the cupcakes. Top each cupcake with chopped chocolate chips and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

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Looking back…

First post – March 30th, 2007 – Chocolate Torte

1st Blog Birthday – Perfect Party Cake

2nd Blog Birthday – Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

3rd Blog Birthday – Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
210 Comments

210 Responses to “Chocolate Amaretto Cupcakes for my 4th Blog Birthday! {and a giveaway!}”

Lisa Fink said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:16 pm

I had a cupcake once with champagne icing and it was so good!
Lisa Fink said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:16 pm

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Lisa Fink said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:16 pm

I follow on Twitter as fink_girl.
Lisa Fink said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:18 pm

I like on FB. Congrats!
ChristaLaree said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:20 pm

I love lemon cupcakes with a light lemon frosting.
Megan said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting! yummm.
Megan said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:25 pm

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Rachel @ Baked by Rachel said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:31 pm

Congrats and happy blogiversary My fav flavor is spice cake! Non traditional but it's my fav.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:31 pm

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Dena said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:39 pm

Hard to pick my favorite but it would have to contain some type of chocolate ganache frosting… Yummy!!
Dena said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:42 pm

It's so hard to pick a favorite, but it would have to contain some sort of chocolate ganache… Yummy!
Danielle said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:48 pm

I'm not sure there is a cupcake flavor that I don't like! But I guess I'd choose yellow cake with caramel icing. Yum!
Danielle said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:49 pm

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In Krista's Kitchen said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:49 pm

I like you on fb! Way to go on the book!
In Krista's Kitchen said on April 4th, 2011 at 6:50 pm

My favorite cupcake is red velvet. Or if I'm feeling lazy and in a boxed cupcake mood, funfetti
Nama said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:03 pm

I have a mexican hot-chocolate cupcake recipe that's to die for!
Topher said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:08 pm

Mine is chocolate. Thanks!

Chris M.

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Kim said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:09 pm

Happy 4th Blog Birthday! That's awesome. The chocolate amaretto cupcakes sound amazing.

My newest favorite, in the cupcake department, is an orange creamsicle cupcake. Orange cake with a vanilla cream in the middle and an orange buttercream frosting. Very yummy!
Kim said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:10 pm

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Kim said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Happy Follower.
Jerusalem said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:23 pm

I love all cupcake flavors (mostly!) but my friend alyson makes a great chocolate with peppermint frosting every year around Christmas that I adore! Happy Birthday! I LOVE almond flavor so I will be trying this one soon!
Charlie and Jessica said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:31 pm

I love strawberry cupcakes with light whipped white chocolate frosting, yumm! Happy blog birthday!!
Jean Bugs said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:33 pm

Mmm, that's a hard one. I'd have to say the Pink Champagne Cupcakes with Pink Champagne icing that I made for a friend's birthday party. They were an incredible hint. And here's the thing; it's a Betty Crocker recipe!!!
You know I love cupcakes, Deb
And of course, red velvet would be next
Jean Bugs said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:33 pm

Of course I follow Taste & Tell!!! And I love it:-)
Sweet and Savory said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:34 pm

I love a good banana cupcake with cream cheese frosting!
Charlie and Jessica said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:34 pm

I already like on FB. Thanks!
Sweet and Savory said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:34 pm

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Bonnie said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Oh, I LOVED the chocolate lasagna from Olive Garden. I couldn't believe they got rid of it.
My favorite cupcakes are chocolate. Either the cake or the frosting should be chocolate. I've never had one of those fancy bakery cupcakes, but they look so good with chocolate ganache.
Bonnie said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:37 pm

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Charlie and Jessica said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:38 pm

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Charlie and Jessica said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:41 pm

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LRAtRandom said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:43 pm

My favorite is any cupcake hat has to do with strawberry.

A very close second is mushing chocolate cake with chocolate icing in a bowl and dousing it with milk…mmm! Ok maybe this does top strawberry

Jen
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Stephanie said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:51 pm

I have to choose just one?! I'm going to have to be a stereotype, but I'm never disappointed by a chocolate cupcake. I've recently "gotten into" cupcakes so this book would be great to have. If I don't win, well, my birthday's in a few weeks and I can put it on my wishlist.
LRAtRandom said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:58 pm

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Ps sorry for the typo in my other comment…my phone isn't cooperating today :+)

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tracym2303 said on April 4th, 2011 at 7:59 pm

Chocolate with cream cheese frosting. YUM!
Gypsy Heart said on April 4th, 2011 at 8:12 pm

Fresh strawberries with champagne icing ~ hmmmmm, delish!
Gypsy Heart said on April 4th, 2011 at 8:12 pm

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Alicia said on April 4th, 2011 at 8:32 pm

vanilla funfetti cupcakes are my favorite
Alicia said on April 4th, 2011 at 8:39 pm

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Holly said on April 4th, 2011 at 9:02 pm

My tried and true favorite is a Black Bottom cupcake!
Holly said on April 4th, 2011 at 9:02 pm

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Holly said on April 4th, 2011 at 9:02 pm

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Bonnie Von Voyage said on April 4th, 2011 at 9:29 pm

I never fail with Irish Carbomb Cupcakes!
Bonnie Von Voyage said on April 4th, 2011 at 9:30 pm

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Franci said on April 4th, 2011 at 9:47 pm

My fav is chocolate!! Simple
Lisa (Berksgirl) said on April 4th, 2011 at 10:09 pm

Happy Blog Birthday!

I love Red Velvet!

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Lisa (Berksgirl) said on April 4th, 2011 at 10:09 pm

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Lisa (Berksgirl) said on April 4th, 2011 at 10:10 pm

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Lisa (Berksgirl) said on April 4th, 2011 at 10:11 pm

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Amie said on April 4th, 2011 at 11:10 pm

I love filled cupcakes….especially with cream cheese in some form. Yum!
Liz said on April 4th, 2011 at 11:20 pm

Happy 4th birthday! I think cupcakes and champagne are the BEST way to celebrate.
Joanne said on April 4th, 2011 at 11:41 pm

Oh wow I am SO happy for you Deborah! That's AMAZING! Those chocolate amaretto cupcakes sound fantastic. My favorite cupcakes are these caramel macchiato ones that I made earlier this year…beyond good.
vanillasugar said on April 5th, 2011 at 12:07 am

awww deb congrats honey. 4 years wow. how long have i been doing this? 3?
you know i follow you. going to tweet right now…..
congrats again. keep on doing what you're doing. and a BIG congrats on being featured in the cookbook!
Erika said on April 5th, 2011 at 12:17 am

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Erika said on April 5th, 2011 at 12:17 am

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jessica said on April 5th, 2011 at 12:34 am

Red velvet, carrot, vanilla…but it's all really about the buttercream frosting!
Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} said on April 5th, 2011 at 12:58 am

Congrats on 4 years! I'm such a nerd and bought a bunch of copies too for my mom and sisters. Platefull said they were going to give us some copies to give away but I'm still waiting. It's so cool to see us in there. Congrats to you…and us!
Christy
Heather said on April 5th, 2011 at 12:59 am

I love chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese icing. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Kathy - Panini Happy said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:25 am

Congrats on 4 years and the cookbook inclusion! My favorite cupcake will probably always be yellow cake with chocolate buttercream.
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:39 am

happy 4 year blogiversary!!!

what a milestone!

fave cupcake would be choc with buttercream frosting. i think. hard to pick
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:39 am

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teresa said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:46 am

happy blog birthday girlfriend! you've got such a fantastic blog, here's to another four years!
Deanna and Gary said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:58 am

Raspberry Lemonade or Key Lime Pie
Deanna and Gary said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:58 am

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Cook said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:00 am

Rich chocolate, so classic and yummy!
Cook said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:00 am

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Holly (2 Kids and Tired) said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:13 am

Happy Blog Birthday! I just love cupcakes. They're so easy to eat and so fun to experiment with. Chocolate is always good. White with chocolate frosting is good too. Mint flavored is always a winner.

Terrific giveaway for your blog birthday!
Holly (2 Kids and Tired) said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:13 am

I follow in Google Reader.
-Tee- said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:27 am

I make a killer chocolate cupcake with homemade chocolate mousse filling with ganache coating topped with strawberry buttercream frosting… omg. It rocks!! lol
Jumpin J's Mom said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:47 am

Red Velvet cupcakes with my mom's special frosting have to be my favorite. (I cannot cannot cannot get that frosting to turn out like hers) But as a total side note we serve Meatloaf Cupcakes at our house with a special frosting on them too, yummy!!
Jumpin J's Mom said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:48 am

Posted on Facebook, too delicious to miss!
poohbare311 said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:58 am

My new favorites are pb&j cupcakes. Don't have the sandwich too often, but who cares when I can have them in bite size cupcakes.
poohbare311 said on April 5th, 2011 at 3:00 am

I liked you on FB & followed on Twitter as poohbare311
Keersten said on April 5th, 2011 at 3:10 am

Happy Birthday, you awesome cook! I have to say that I am always first and foremost a chocolate girl…but I do love to experiment!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions said on April 5th, 2011 at 3:46 am

Congrats on 4 years of a great blog! And congrats on making it in the Betty Crocker cookbook!

My favorite flavor cupcake is lemon cupcake I make with a citrus frosting!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions said on April 5th, 2011 at 3:47 am

I am a Facebook fan!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions said on April 5th, 2011 at 3:47 am

I follow on twitter!
Ale said on April 5th, 2011 at 4:41 am

Vanilla bean cupcakes. Forever a favorite, I tell ya.
Congratulations on your 4th Blog Anniversary!!!
Tawny said on April 5th, 2011 at 5:06 am

My favorite is anything with chocolate!!
Tawny said on April 5th, 2011 at 5:07 am

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Nicki said on April 5th, 2011 at 5:09 am

I think my favorite cupcake flavor is chocolate filled with cream cheese and chocolate chips… just how my mom made them when I was younger.

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cadie said on April 5th, 2011 at 6:25 am

My favorite cupcake flavor is red velvet of course ^.^
cadie said on April 5th, 2011 at 6:28 am

I follow taste and tell on google reader! yay! Those cakes look yummy btw. happy blog birthday!
cadie said on April 5th, 2011 at 6:29 am

I also follow you on twitter now @cawaii ^.^
cadie said on April 5th, 2011 at 6:32 am

Tweeted the giveaway! everyone must know!! http://twitter.com/#!/cawaii/status/55155360348114944
Rosa's Yummy Yums said on April 5th, 2011 at 7:06 am

Happy Bloggiversary! Those cupcakes look wonderful and that giveaway is awesome.

Following you on FB & Twitter.

Cheers,

Rosa
katklaw777 said on April 5th, 2011 at 9:46 am

Happy Blogger Birthday!
My fave would be carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. katklaw777 at yahoo dot com
Yummy giveaway, thanks.
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Janel said on April 5th, 2011 at 10:09 am

My own version of Sanders' Bumpy Cake; peanut butter bumpy cupcakes: Choc cupcake, peanut buttercream rosettes, covered with choc ganache. I usually put a banana in the cake in place of the oil.
Janel said on April 5th, 2011 at 10:13 am

One more favorite I just made this past weekend- yellow cake with raspberry jelly filling and buttercream icing. Yummmmm!
Isabel Z said on April 5th, 2011 at 10:40 am

My friend's banana chocolate cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting are delectable. Happy anniversary and a million thanks for providing so many wonderful recipes for my family to enjoy together. My binder is filled with so many from your blog:-)
Jenny Sunshine said on April 5th, 2011 at 10:41 am

Chocolate cupcakes with any kind of frosting….
Isabel Z said on April 5th, 2011 at 10:41 am

I'm a follower–yipee!
ljyoung85 said on April 5th, 2011 at 10:56 am

Congrats! I love a good white cupcake with chocolate butter cream.

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Alex said on April 5th, 2011 at 11:09 am

chocolate mint!
The Sugar Queen said on April 5th, 2011 at 11:51 am

I have to say that my favorite is either a lemon cupcake or a strawberry cupcake. Then again, you can't go wrong with chocolate …. really, it just depends on the mood I'm in at the time! =]
The Sugar Queen said on April 5th, 2011 at 11:54 am

I am a follower via RSS feed.
April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:31 pm

I love a chocolate cupcake with cream cheese frosting!
April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:31 pm

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I'm a follower!
Paloma said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:37 pm

I love carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting! So good
Theresa said on April 5th, 2011 at 1:51 pm

I'm a freak for red velvet with cheesecake frosting! I dream about those cupcakes.
URBakin'MeCrazyy said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:00 pm

Strawberry! I love strawberry cake… With Strawberry Frosting, please.
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Space Monkey 1138 said on April 5th, 2011 at 2:59 pm

I like plain old white on white cupcakes.
Megan said on April 5th, 2011 at 3:36 pm

I had a coconut lemon cupcake in Chicago once, so delicious! Definitely my favorite!
kat said on April 5th, 2011 at 5:05 pm

Congrats on the book & the anniversary! I think my favorite cupcake has to be red velvet.
neverthreemuch said on April 5th, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Happy blog birthday! I love cupcakes, its so hard to pick just one. I guess Ill have to go with lemon cupcakes filled with lemon curd!
Eeva-Maija said on April 5th, 2011 at 5:35 pm

I just can't get past chocolate, it has to be my favorite flavor!
Sarah Rose said on April 5th, 2011 at 7:00 pm

My favourite is Lemon meringue pie cupcakes!
baruch said on April 5th, 2011 at 8:19 pm

moist chocolate cupcakes! with any yummy frosting
happy birthday!
baruch said on April 5th, 2011 at 8:32 pm

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Jennifurla said on April 5th, 2011 at 8:57 pm

Happy 4 years. My favorite flavor cupcake is a simple vanilla on vanilla…real frosting only!!
Baking Up Life said on April 5th, 2011 at 11:24 pm

Congrats on your 4th blog birthday!

My favorite cupcake would have to be a moist dark chocolate cake with a mousse mocha buttercream. YUM!
Ms. Lollipop said on April 5th, 2011 at 11:24 pm

Congrats on your 4th birthday!

My favorite cake is chocolate cake with mocha buttercream!
Lou said on April 6th, 2011 at 12:41 am

Definitely chocolate.
Claire said on April 6th, 2011 at 2:11 am

Hmmmm….not sure about that one! I had a DELICIOUS tiramisu one the other day, but of what I can make we'll go with strawberry!
Melissa @IWasBornToCook said on April 6th, 2011 at 3:19 am

Congratulations! I love cookie dough cupcakes.
Melissa @IWasBornToCook said on April 6th, 2011 at 3:19 am

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Megan said on April 6th, 2011 at 12:24 pm

I love simple vanilla with lots of icing!
Megan said on April 6th, 2011 at 12:24 pm

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Jeni said on April 6th, 2011 at 12:59 pm

My fav cupcake is choc with peanutbutter icing
bellini valli said on April 6th, 2011 at 1:36 pm

We share the same last name, have been blogging the same number of years and both love to cook and blog and take photos. I think we are long lost twins:D Congratulations on blogging for so many years. Kudos.
bellini valli said on April 6th, 2011 at 1:38 pm

PS I already follow you on Facebook and Twitter and my favourite cupcake flavour would have to be Lemoncello!
Megan said on April 6th, 2011 at 2:38 pm

My favorite flavor is what I created called "Right Side up Pineapple Cake" Pineapple cake with a brownsugar pineapple filling topped with a salted caramel buttercream. SOOOO Yummy.
Megan said on April 6th, 2011 at 2:39 pm

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Tree said on April 6th, 2011 at 4:10 pm

I'm in love with strawberry swiss meringue buttercream, and i think it'd be tasty on many different cake flavors. Yum.

Thank you for the giveaway!
Tree said on April 6th, 2011 at 4:10 pm

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Tree said on April 6th, 2011 at 4:11 pm

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Mary said on April 6th, 2011 at 4:14 pm

My favorite cupcakes are orange chocolate.
Michelle said on April 6th, 2011 at 5:34 pm

my favorite would have to be vanilla with coconut and chocolate frosting.
Michelle said on April 6th, 2011 at 5:35 pm

I also liked you on facebook
pam said on April 6th, 2011 at 7:37 pm

my favorite is one i made…chocolate with chocolate ganache, fresh sliced strawberries and a champagne buttercream. my second favorite is white chocolate cherry with a cherry cream cheese. congrats on your four years!!
Mrs. L said on April 6th, 2011 at 8:14 pm

I honestly prefer a white cupcake over a chocolate cupcake but if it has Baileys Cream Cheese frosting on it, I really couldn't care what flavor

Happy Blogiversary. I love reading your blog!
Thyjuan Rosario said on April 6th, 2011 at 8:54 pm

I'm following you on FB! Yummy posts!!!!!

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Thyjuan Rosario said on April 6th, 2011 at 8:59 pm

My favorite flavor cupcake is chocolate. Simple and absolutely delicious! Any yummy frosting on top is an added bonus!!!
Thyjuan Rosario said on April 6th, 2011 at 9:00 pm

I follow your blog!
Cookin' Canuck said on April 6th, 2011 at 10:52 pm

Congratulations on your blog anniversary. I love any cupcake with espresso in it.
Pamela said on April 7th, 2011 at 12:44 am

Congrats!!! What an honor.
Pamela said on April 7th, 2011 at 12:44 am

I know like Taste and Tell on FB! Wahoo.
Natalie said on April 7th, 2011 at 2:08 am

happy 4th! I don't know that I have a favorite cupcake…maybe carrot cake with cream cheese frosting? or these! these sound heavenly!
Natalie said on April 7th, 2011 at 2:08 am

i'm a google reader too!
Grace said on April 7th, 2011 at 3:28 am

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes are to die for!!!

Happy Birthday and Congrats on getting your recipe published!
Grace said on April 7th, 2011 at 3:30 am

So glad I am subscribing to your blog. Your recipes look delish!! Can't wait to try some!
Grace said on April 7th, 2011 at 3:33 am

Just found you on Facebook too. Posted a link to your page. Looking forward to trying some of your yummy dishes!!
Jo said on April 7th, 2011 at 7:41 am

I love chocolate with mocha frosting
grace said on April 7th, 2011 at 8:45 am

carrot or apple cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. fantastic.
stephtastique said on April 7th, 2011 at 9:41 am

I love cinnamon toast cupcakes and lemon cupcakes
stephtastique said on April 7th, 2011 at 9:42 am

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witknitter said on April 7th, 2011 at 1:36 pm

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My new favorite cupcake is the Nutella cupcake- but to be honest, my favorite cupcake is any cupcake- I have loved cupcakes all my life.
Desi said on April 7th, 2011 at 2:24 pm

I would say red velvet but I love pretty much all cupcakes!

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rachel said on April 7th, 2011 at 3:00 pm

My favorite cupcake?? Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting with chocolate filling.
Amy W. said on April 7th, 2011 at 3:34 pm

Peanut Butter Blackout

from the Flying Cupcake – YUM!
Rhondi said on April 7th, 2011 at 4:34 pm

Those cupcakes look amazing! Happy 4th! My favorite are vanilla with buttercream frosting.
Rhondi said on April 7th, 2011 at 4:34 pm

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Rhondi said on April 7th, 2011 at 4:35 pm

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JC said on April 7th, 2011 at 8:55 pm

Lemon cake with a strawberry icing!
JC said on April 7th, 2011 at 8:56 pm

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malanai said on April 8th, 2011 at 12:50 am

My favorite flavor is tres leches!
malanai said on April 8th, 2011 at 12:50 am

My favorite flavor is tres leches!
neene2223 said on April 8th, 2011 at 12:55 am

Smores Cupcakes are my favorite!
neene2223 said on April 8th, 2011 at 12:57 am

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Kaitlin said on April 8th, 2011 at 3:44 am

Strawberry with strawberry cream cheese frosting!!!
Elaine said on April 8th, 2011 at 4:50 am

Red velvet with cream cheese frosting! Congratulations on the cookbook!
Sherpa said on April 8th, 2011 at 2:53 pm

lemon raspberry cupcakes. Yum!
kristen said on April 8th, 2011 at 10:31 pm

red velvet or classic yellow cake!
Amanda Thompson said on April 9th, 2011 at 4:41 am

My favorite cupcake is carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and topped with chopped nuts.
Amanda Thompson said on April 9th, 2011 at 4:53 am

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Jaykay said on April 9th, 2011 at 12:44 pm

I'm a classic kind of girl — Vanilla with vanilla buttercream!
Kelly said on April 9th, 2011 at 4:31 pm

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Kelly said on April 9th, 2011 at 4:31 pm

I know it is kind of lame, but I love funfetti cupcakes
Heather said on April 10th, 2011 at 2:14 pm

I pretty much love all cupcake flavors, but cream cheese frosting needs to be involved.
Tiffany said on April 10th, 2011 at 10:31 pm

I love all cupcakes but my favorite is red velvet.
Tiffany said on April 10th, 2011 at 10:31 pm

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Terri. said on April 10th, 2011 at 11:20 pm

I love zucchini cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
Terri. said on April 10th, 2011 at 11:21 pm

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Jenn said on April 11th, 2011 at 4:00 am

Congrats on four years! If I had to chose a favorite cupcake, I would have to say red velvet!
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] said on April 11th, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Happy Blogoversary!! I get super excited whenever I see an international giveaway. Would LOVE to win this. Congratulations on having a recipe published!
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] said on April 11th, 2011 at 6:25 pm

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Carmen Smith said on April 12th, 2011 at 8:18 pm

My favorite cupcake is a simple vanilla with chocolate buttercream frosting!
Carmen Smith said on April 12th, 2011 at 8:19 pm

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