Lovely Momma

So, let me start off by saying it's been way too long since I've posted baking blog. Life has been crazy and I haven't been keeping up on my blog like I want to but I'm going to make a sincere effort to do do! Today I'm sharing a basic vanilla cupcake recipe. I love just a plain old cupcake. They're perfect for parties because everyone likes vanilla(well, pretty much everyone). The great thing about a standard vanilla cupcake recipe is it can be altered to make different flavors and you can use many different frosting flavors as well! Today I will be sharing my super easy frosting recipe as well. Once you start making homemade frosting I'm pretty sure you'll never by that canned stuff again! Here's what you need for the cake: - 4 egg whites at room temp. ( let sit for about 30 min and you'll be fine!) - 2 cups of flour - 1 teaspoon of baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon of salt - 1/2 cup of butter or shortening ...

So, Sunday was my bestie's engagement party, so of course I volunteered to bring dessert! Being that Oreo cupcakes are the Conway's favorite thing I have made so far, it was  no brainer what to bake! These cupcakes are one of my favorite to make as well, because they are SO good and fun to make! Here's what you will need: - 24 Oreo halves (with the cream filling attached) - 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour - 1 tsp. of baking powder - 1/2 tsp. of salt - 8 tbsp. of unsalted butter, at room temp. - 1 2/3 cups of sugar - 3 large egg whites, at room temp. - 2 tsp. of vanilla extract - 1 cup of milk - about 20 Oreo's roughly chopped ( in quarters is good) - 8 oz. (one package) of cream cheese at room temp. - 6 tbsp. of butter, at room temp. - 1 tbsp. pf vanilla extract - 4 cups of confectioner's (powdered) sugar - a dash of milk - Oreo crumbs   First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then, line the walls of your cupcake pans and place an ...