MY DIY AMERICANA WREATH
I want a quick desserts during Americana Holidays like Labor Day & July 4th. I love
to grill all types of food too. The grilling prep time is extensive. I usually do easy cupcakes. I have bought cupcakes I when
I was in a pinch for time. I prefer to bake my own since I mastered quick decorating methods. I also have other shortcuts for the cupcakes. I embellish cake mixes and store bought frosting. Here are cupcake ideas and cake mix baking tricks:
VANILLA CUPCAKES INSPIRATION:
rasamalaysia.com
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE INSPIRATION:
www.kraftrecipes.com
RED VELVET CUPCAKE INSPIRATION:
www.walmart.com
TIPS:
CAKE MIX MAGIC
I use white cake mix
instead of yellow because less cake mix taste. Batter will
still be
yellow due to yolks in eggs. I do
use
a stick of soft butter, 1
teaspoon of vanilla flavoring, & 1 cup milk to batter
so cupcakes will taste home made.
I add brewed coffee instead of water to my chocolate & red velvet cake
mixes. I
avoid overcooking cupcakes by cooking
them less than 10 minutes.
I place the cupcakes on Dollar Store clear cupcake stands for special touch.
EASY FROSTING DECOR
I purchased holiday
cake picks @ craft
store & online to use for decoration. I
have found Holiday cupcake liners with
flag picks @ Family Dollar Stores. Then I spread frosting smooth then add the pick
in center-piping frosting unnecessary.
store & online to use for decoration. I
have found Holiday cupcake liners with
flag picks @ Family Dollar Stores. Then I spread frosting smooth then add the pick
in center-piping frosting unnecessary.
Buy vanilla frosting
and use food color to make seasonal colors ( red for Americana, Valentine & Christmas, & green for St.
Patty Day). I don't use too much food color
because it will affect
taste of frosting.
I add 1-2 tablespoons
soft cream cheese and/ or soft butter, and vanilla extract to store bought frosting (
store brand ok). I whip it with a fork until smooth & creamy-tastes homemade!
