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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Only Three Ingredients--Heavenly CupCakes for Your New Year


I'm obsessed lately--with cupcakes. . . .
It all began when I bought Pumpkin Bread at a bake sale. I knew the baker, who kindly gave me her recipe--one box of Spiced Cake Mix and one can of Pumpkin. She told me she'd found the recipe on Pinterest. I had my doubts--til I took a little sliver to taste. . . .That sliver turned into a large piece. . . .That piece caused me to take the bread to my Honey, telling him to "Hide it!"  I try to stay away from sweets, if at all possible. . . .this was impossible!

But, I still couldn't believe she only used two ingredients. . . .I tried the recipe myself, baking cupcakes instead of a bread. . . .Yep. . . .Just as good. . . .or, maybe better. . . .I added raisins, dried cranberries and pecans to the batter.

I only taste-tested once. . . .Honest. . . .

What about the Heavenly Cupcakes like these?


I'm getting to that. . . .

You see, I have one whole shelf of cake mixes in my freezer--bought them for 50 cents each. My Honey has a big sweet tooth--as I've told you before. . . I try to keep him happy. . . .Unfortunately, few of them are Spice Cake mixes--mostly White, Yellow, Chocolate. . . .How could I use these in a two or three ingredient cupcake of a different flavor?.  . .Hmmmm. . . .White. . . .hmmmm. . . .What do I have on hand that is white. . . . .

Cake Mix. . . .Coconut. . . .Applesauce! 

That's it, Ladies. That's the recipe. . . .

1 box White Cake Mix
1/2 (or more) cup Flaked Coconut
3/4 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
Mix well. Bake 350 degrees, til done.

My Honey tried one. . . ."Heavenly". . . .but he likes icing. . . .Back to the kitchen. . . .

I found left-over coconut flavored icing I'd made for a cake the week before. . . .added some flaked coconut to it, iced the cupcakes, then topped them with pecan pieces and more coconut. . . .Back to my Honey. . . .

"Wow. . . .Heavenly-er". . . .Two thumbs up!

They are very good. . . .and so very moist. . . .and so easy. . . .
I had to try one myself. . . .only one. . . .without icing. . . .HONEST. . . .


from my farmhouse kitchen to yours. . . .


21 comments:

  1. DawnDecember 30, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Yummy and beautiful pictures:)

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  2. sweetvintageofmineDecember 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    These are beautiful and obviously WON approval! I will be trying soon...Happy New Year! LOVE YOUR BLOG! From one sweetie to another~~~Roxie

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  3. Pamela GordonDecember 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    How easy is that! Thanks for sharing. I think the pumpkin spice ones would be delicious.

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  4. Old Time CindyDecember 30, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    They look pretty, but do I need to come over and make sure you don't eat them all? That's what friends are for, ya know! ;)
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  5. Mary Ann December 30, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Gosh, so easy! I'll try these in the next few weeks, once we're over the holiday assault!

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  6. Barbara F.December 30, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I have made that cake and it is good. Try the pumpkin with chocolate cake mix or even a brownie mix, delish and saving fat and calories. If you ever need to unload any extras, you could ship them out! Happy New Year! xo

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  7. Carlene @ Organized ClutterDecember 30, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Sounds good. Great presentation.

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  8. Ruby and ArthurDecember 30, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    They look so good! I love coconut, I'll have to try these! Jean

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  9. Florida Farm GirlDecember 30, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Oh my. Anything with coconut and pecans has just got to be heavenly!

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  10. Grandma's BabiesDecember 30, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    what size can of pumpkin did you use ?

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  11. camp and cottage livingDecember 30, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Oh, sounds yummy and boy are they pretty!

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  12. cynthia lee designsDecember 30, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Looks so yummy and sounds easy to make...going to have to make some of these for my hubby and me.
    Have a Happy New Year!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  13. Barbara JeanDecember 31, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    yummy.
    thank I am still lost between the 3 ingredient and the two ingredient....
    but I'll figure it out.

    If you do any other combos...let us know. =)

    sweet pics too
    blessings
    barb

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  14. Every Little BirdieDecember 31, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Every Little Birdie. I would love for you to use a pic of my ironing board in your post. And yes, I'd love it if you'd link back to my post. Your cupcakes look so pretty and yummy!! Happy New Year friend!!

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  15. Tanya BreeseDecember 31, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    oh they look so yummy! great job! and happy new year to you and your family!!

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  16. PamDecember 31, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Mmmmmm, yummy! These look heavenly! I love coconut and pecans and love that you used applesauce. They are really beautiful. Thank you for the recipe!
    Happy New Year!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownJanuary 1, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Looks so good. Yum!

    Hopping by and following your GFC.

    Blogging @ Getting Healthy with Essential Oils

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  18. Chenille CottageJanuary 1, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Hi Dru,
    Just look at those fluffy white cupcakes. They look like clouds!
    What a delightful and delicious post!
    Blessings, my sweet friend,
    Carolynn xx

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  19. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Yum! and so easy! Thank you.

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  20. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    How delicious they look. Lovely photos. Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  21. Kay ComerJuly 22, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    WOW....these look SO delicious. And this would be a good idea for talent night at church when we have finger foods after. I'll have to add the icing and pecans too. LOVE your blog and the look of your page.
    Bird's Eye View of the Katydid
    http://www.birdseyeviewoftheworldofthekatydid.blogspot.com

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