Cakes and Cupcakes

This easy recipe from mint chocolate cupcakes is the perfect from-scratch cake recipe! Filled with mint ganache and topped with chocolate mint buttercream. Ready for the perfect pairing of mint and chocolate? The flavor of this cupcake reminds me so much of a Thin Mint cookie. Be prepared to have your mind blown! This from-scratch …

This Easy Red Velvet cake is made with buttermilk and topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. Delicious and beautiful!  This recipe was originally published 2014/01/15. It has since been updated to include clear instructions and new photos. I once made this recipe in a baking competition. It was a Cupcake Wars style …

This easy Gingerbread Cupcakes Recipe will be the hit of the holidays! Bold ginger with the perfect balance of molasses. I love gingerbread. Something about the bold spices and sticky molasses flavor just screams “Holiday” to me. And these cupcakes are no exception. Packed with flavor, moist, and delicious no matter what type of frosting …

This easy chocolate mug cake recipe is perfect for a single serve dessert! Made with minimal ingredients (most pantry staples) and baked in less than 2 minutes in the microwave! I have been working on this recipe for WEEKS. Single serve, or microwave desserts, are an obsession. Since I do not have a large sweet …

These super simple no-bake cheesecake bars are a summer staple! Light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Perfect when paired with your favorite fruit topping. This recipe was a pleasant surprise. I have been playing with the general idea of a no-bake cheesecake for a while now. It is so inviting to have a staple summer …

This rich S’more Cupcakes have a graham cracker crust, moist and rich chocolate cupcake, and sweet marshmallow buttercream. The perfect summer treat! Hold the phone, this just became my favorite cupcake of all time. I am not even kidding.  The mix of graham cracker, rich and moist chocolate cake, and soft and silky marshmallow frosting …

This is the very best pound cake recipe. Comes together quickly and has a secret ingredient that leaves it moist and the perfect crumb! Great when served with whipped cream and fresh berries! I absolutely adore this moist pound cake. It is quick to make, incredibly impressive in the looks department, and can be topped …

These delicious buttermilk cupcakes are filled with vanilla flavor and a slight tang. Perfect to serve with any frosting and a family favorite! This Vanilla Buttermilk Cupcake is my all-time favorite. It was one of the base flavors in my newest cookbook, The Deliciously Easy Cupcake Cookbook, and is the one we have made over …

This light and fluffy strawberry whipped cream needs just 4 simple ingredients and is ready in minutes. Perfect on top of your favorite cake or served as a fruit dip! I have always had a soft spot for whipped cream. It is so light, creamy, and has the perfect balance of sweetness.  HOWEVER, adding fruit …

German Chocolate Cupcakes. Easy homemade dulce de leche combines with shredded coconut, pecans, and chocolate cupcakes for a fun and classic dessert recipe!  This recipe was originally published June 18, 2012. It has since been updated to include clearer instructions and new photos.  This is on the top of my top cupcake recipes. My husband …

This is the best cheesecake recipe. Smooth, rich, and creamy filling is topped on a buttery graham cracker crust. Amazing with or without a fruit topping!  This post was originally published on Mar 24, 2014. It has since been updated to include helpful tips and information. This recipe is my brother’s favorite. I made it …

Blackberry Lemonade Cupcakes start with a modified box mix and are topped with the most incredible fresh blackberry frosting. Quick. Easy. Delicious. This recipe was originally published Apr 30, 2013. It has since been updated with new photos and more helpful tips. This lemon cupcake is my ALL-TIME favorite cupcake recipe. It is incredibly easy …

These homemade coconut cupcakes with coconut buttercream are my favorite cupcake. Perfected over years, this recipe is a family favorite and the most requested! Even coconut naysayers request the recipe!   I hope you love the products I recommend! Just so you know, One Sweet Appetite may collect a share of sales or other compensation from …

All you need are three simple ingredients and you are ready to make whipped cream from scratch! Whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla quickly transform into the perfect topping to every dessert!  Making whipped cream has been a big part of running a dessert blog. It tops almost every sweet treat and gives it that …

These soft and chewy lemon ricotta cookies are a spring time treat! Tart lemon with the surprising flavor of ricotta pair to give you the ultimate cookie recipe. This post was originally published January of 2013. It has since been updated. These ricotta cookies are a citrus lovers dream! Lemon combined with the soft cheese …

This recipe for easy homemade funfetti cupcakes is a keeper! Made from scratch and better than a box mix! All you need are a few simple ingredients and in minutes you have soft, light, and fluffy cupcakes ready to eat!  I hope you love the products I recommend! Just so you know, One Sweet Appetite …

The classic cookie flavor of cinnamon and sugar turned into cupcake form with these Snickerdoodle Cupcakes! I can’t even begin to describe how much I love this recipe. Cinnamon cupcakes with just a touch of nutmeg flavor… Sweet cinnamon buttercream… The two are a match made in dessert heaven. Inspiration for this recipe came from …

These easy Halloween Bat Cupcakes start with a rich chocolate cupcake and fudge frosting and are topped with homemade Reese’s candy bats! Easy to make and adorably delicious.  Halloween treats are one of our all time favorite things to make. You’ll find so many different varieties, and characters, throughout my website, but these bat cupcakes …

This is the very best cornbread recipe and super simple to make! Better than a box mix and no mixer required! We loooooooove a good bread. Especially easy cornbread. I used to use boxed mixes whenever we served this easy side dish until I discovered this recipe. It is crazy easy to make, is a …

This Harry Potter inspired Butterbeer Cupcake Recipe is the BEST! A rich butterscotch cupcake topped with sweetened whipped cream makes these perfect for any witch or wizard! In case you were not aware, tomorrow is Harry Potter (and J.K Rowling’s) birthday! As a self proclaimed Harry Potter fan I have decided that we MUST celebrate …

The absolute BEST banana bars. Made with ripe bananas and topped with brown butter frosting for the perfect banana bar recipe. Frosted Banana Bars Recipe  THIS recipe. You guys, I cannot even begin to tell you how in love with it I am. It came to me from a friend. Or more like a mentor. …

This Banana Cream Cheesecake is loaded with flavor. Made on a vanilla wafer crust with a creamy and rich cheesecake topping! It is the perfect twist on classic cheesecake. I made you guys a cheesecake. But not just ANY cheesecake. This version is made with over ripe bananas. When paired with cream cheese, heavy cream, and …

The very BEST Banana Bread Recipe. This bread is moist, light, and loaded with banana flavor! It is the perfect sweet bread recipe! Homemade banana bread is a recipe I have been trying to perfect for years. No matter how many bananas I used I could never seem to get the right flavor. Until now. …

Celebrate St. Patrick’s day, or any day, with these festive Lucky Charm Cupcakes! The moist cake uses cereal milk to capture the flavor and is topped with the iconic charm marshmallows!  It is almost St Patrick’s day! We love this holiday for a number of reasons: First, green is my favorite color. It happens to …