If I can't get to NY to try Magnolia cupcakes . . .

I'll make a Magnolia inspired version of their cupcakes myself!
I came across this recipe a while ago and was hesitant to try it cause I've never attempted to make cupcakes from scratch before.

I have to admit, the process can be a bit involved and messy (to avoid splatter, I put the mixing bowl in the clean side of the sink while beating with the hand mixer) but the end product was SO WORTH IT! These cupcakes were THE TITS! Seriously. Soooo moist, fluffy and delicious. I don't like things toooo sweet and found the icing seemed a bit sweet for me (Chris disagreed) BUT..the combo of the cake and icing made for a perfect balance.

I found these cupcake liners that required no tins. Just place em on a cookie sheet and fill. I was pleasantly surprised that they worked! A couple turned out not so round shaped but rather heart shaped and I wasn't mad at that.

Anyhoo...the batch made over 2 dozen, probably cause the liners were smaller. I also had a fair amount of icing left over. I had 6 taste testers I think and they were an absolute hit!

Here's a link to the recipe I followed. This site seems pretty awesome so I'm gonna try my hand at more of their recipes!

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Fluffy Vanilla Butter Cream!!!!!!!