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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Valentine's Day Cupcakes!

Hi everyone! I'm happy to be joining Cupcake Sunday, Seasonal Sunday, I'm Lovin' It, Sunday Showcase, Masterpiece Monday, REDnesday and the Valentine's Party with:
Almond Surprise Cupcakes!

True Confession Time♥ I admit to seeing a fella and giving in to temptation. Happened as I was walking through Wally World looking for cupcake inspiration *head hanging in shame*.

Yep, I'm blaming this purchase on the Dough Boy! Had to be the dimples...

So what's the surprise you ask?
Cherries!!!
I wanted to use my cupcake corer again and had cherries in mind, 
so I thought almond cupcakes would be a good match! This recipe is from Food.com.
Alternate title for this post: And A Cherry On Top In The Middle!
Hope you love it if you try it:@)
Almond Cupcakes
3/4 C butter, room temp
1 1/2 C sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 C flour
1 1/4 C milk
-Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
-Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and extract. Add the rest and beat till smooth.
-Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full, this makes approximately 24 cupcakes.
-Bake approximately 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and springs back when touched.
-Cool completely.
-Then I used my corer, and spooned cherry pie filling into the centers of the cupcakes, two cherries fit in each cupcake!
-Frost as desired.
Have a happy day:@)
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55 comments:

  1. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Oh, yes! I want one of these right now! Love the cherries in the middle and the frosting looks yummy too :)

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  2. bjJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    What a cute post..and there for a few seconds, I thought you had your sweet self a boyfriend!! lol

    Love love love this cupcake...you did good....
    grandgirls and I are making Valentine cookies tonight..fun fun!!

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  3. RebeccaJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    looks yummy and pretty-wish I had one!

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  4. genaJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Yummmmy ! My youngest would LOVE those !!!!

    Happy Pink Saturday !

    gena

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  5. JulieJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday! What cute cupcakes. I love valentines day cupcakes!!

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  6. Quay Po CooksJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    This look so good and I can feel the love emitted from the cup cakes!

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  7. scrambledhenfruitJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    So pretty! That looks like a nifty device. :)

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  8. ZootsuitmamaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Those look yummy! Cupcakes are so much a part of my childhood memories, Valentines parties at school, etc..Zootsuitmama

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  9. annJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Beautiful! I want to get a cupcake corer! Those cupcakes are great!

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  10. SherrieJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    I had never heard of a cupcake corer. I have to try this and your recipe. We always make cupcakes for Valentines Day. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. TiffaneeJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Looks both beautiful and delicious. I love the surprise. Yum.

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  12. Jenny's HeartJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    MMMMM I want one!!!
    Those look so pretty and yummy!
    xoxo,
    Jenny

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  13. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Hello Lynn,
    those cup cakes look so yummy. I will make them for Valentines day and surprise my family.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  14. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Hi, Lynn... I just hooked up to this event, and now after seeing your cupcake, I want to get one of those corers. Those are so pretty, and I love the little hearts. SO cute!

    Happy Cupcake Sunday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  15. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    And yes, Lynn, an unbirthday definitely takes years off! LOL! Glad you asked because I need some help in that department. I told someone the other day that I was two years younger than I am, not to lie to them, but because I just honestly forgot! LOL!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  16. CarolJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Looks so good, love the filled cupcake! Looks like it came straight from the bakery!

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  17. Splendid Little StarsJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    those look and sound so good!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Lynn,
    They look terrific! And a cupcake corer? I could go for that. Because I would know just what to do with the cupcake cores! - eat them immediately.

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  19. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Very cute and very yummy looking!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  20. Custom ComfortsJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Yum! Do those cupcakes look good. I love almond anything and cherries too. I'll have to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing.
    Cindy

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  21. CathyJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Love that little delicious surprise in the center of the cake! I saw one of those cupcake corers in the store yesterday and put it back. What was I thinking! Now I have to drive all the way back to get one.

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  22. LaJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Lynn,

    Such a pretty picture with your delicious hidden treasure cupcake, the pretty little liner you chose, and the gorgeous plate.

    Hey, I considered making the funfetti Valentine Cake to go with the frosting. Pillsbury funfetti cake is my favorite homemade cake. :o)

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  23. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    The dimples git you every time...hee hee.
    I love the cherry surprise.

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  24. ChiaraJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Yumm! I love all the flavors you used--even the funfetti frosting. :) Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe.

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  25. The Country CookJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    What a cute idea. Love it!!

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  26. The Decorative DreamerJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Well isn't that the cutest little surprise cupcake! Looks so yummy too!

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  27. Slice of Pie Cookbooks and EntertainingJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    What a yummy cupcake ... and I love those pink pig triplets! We pig lovers are pretty easy to please! Thanks for stopping by my snowman birthday tablescape ... I enjoy your friendship! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  28. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    You've gotta love the Dough Boy ;)

    Delicious looking cupcake and perfect for Valentine's Day. I love the Valentine piggies on your sidebar too!

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  29. SoutherncookJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Such yummy looking cupcakes. I may have to make these for my grand kidlets.

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  30. Pam KesslerJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I didn't even know they made a cupcake corer, but now that I've seen it I have to have one! I love those little crunchy things on top of the cupcakes. Look yummy!

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  31. DonnieJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    What a sweet hidden surprise. Your frosting job looks great too.

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  32. RettabugJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Well, I'm so glad you posted this because I never heard of such a thing as a "cupcake corer". Who knew?? Thanks for the info & the recipe, too.

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  33. Savannah GrannyJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I am gonna get one of the corers. The cupcakes looks great. Love the cherry surprise. Hugs, Ginger

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    You are way ahead of me thinking of Valentine's already. The corer looks like a handy tool...would an apple corer do the same thing?

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  35. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Lynn....pretty sure I NEED one of those cupcake corers. What a great tool. I love the combo of cherry and almond so I think you've hit this one outta the ballpark :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  36. Donna@Conghaile CottageJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    OMG, SO YUMMY!!! and SO Pretty too!!! They wouldn't last long in my house either...
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Oh, Lynn! Your cupcake looks wonderful! I can almost taste the surprise in the middle! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  38. SarahJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Oh, a cherry in the middle. What a wonderful surprise! Glad to know there is a Cupcake Sunday party. I'll remember that.
    This looks yummy, Lynn. ~ Sarah

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  39. Tracy F.January 23, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    They look pretty and sound delicious----Yummers! That dough

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  40. Tracy F.January 23, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    That dough boy is sabotaging my New Year's resolution!

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  41. xinexJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    This looks so delicious and so pretty, Lynn...Christine

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  42. All That GlittersJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Man, those look good!!!

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  43. The TablescaperJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    So yummy! Love the cherry in the middle of the cupcake. Thanks for bringing your adorable cupcake to Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  44. Self SagacityJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    I think I can try that! It looks simple enough, but my will not be as cute as yours. Smiles.

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  45. KathleenJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Looks delicious!

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  46. SueJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Oh yummy! I saw the cake mix and frosting at Walmart and almost bought it. I knew I'd be the one to eat them all...so I held off.

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  47. My Cozy CornerJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Hi Darling,
    Thank you so much for joining Cupcake Sunday. WoW!! Almond cupcakes are a great idea and cherries that is a marriage made in heaven. Thanks again.
    xo
    Betty @ My Cozy Corner

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  48. MaryJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Yummy!!!!Thank you for joining in on Masterpiece Monday. Mary :O)

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  49. LVJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    You keep making them and let me know when they are ready. Sure would enjoy having one with you and coffee.

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  50. craftylesJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I couldn't wait to get to this post-The cupcakes are so cute. I bet they taste yummy. I love almond flavor and will have tot try these.

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  51. ★Carol★January 26, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Yep, I've succumbed to the dough boy's charms many a time! I loooove anything almondy, so I'll give this a try, and I still think that corer is one of the greatest inventions, because you get a nice little surprise in the center!
    Happy REDnesday!
    Carol

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  52. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Dimples will get one every time..can't resist them..or the sweet flavor of a cupcake..this is wonderful!
    Have a wonderful Valentine season,
    Shirley & Cupid...

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  53. JessaFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    What a wonderful idea! My kiddos are going to love you. :)

    Thanks for sharing this in The Valentines Party!

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  54. BethFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Great looking cupcakes, Lynn, and pretty too! Have a great wknd!
    Blessings, Beth

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  55. Annie JoyFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Oh, wow! I'll bet all of the Valentine frosting is gone now, but I'll remember for next year! Thanks for the yummy-looking recipe! Annie

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