This week we celebrated my son’s eighth birthday with two delicious little celebrations that I can’t wait to share with you. We decided to do a friend party and a family party this year and I let Ethan pick who he wanted to invite and what activity he wanted to do for his big day. His idea of the perfect party involved two friends, one Wii, and lots of my homemade cupcakes. I have to say it was the cheapest party ever thanks to having everything on hand to make his celebration special right in my pantry and fridge.
If you haven’t tried this recipe for Snickerdoodle Cupcakes, you must try them because they are the most delicious cupcakes ever. The cupcakes are made from a cake mix (you can use white or yellow cake mix) with the addition of a few pantry ingredients that takes the cake to another level. What sets this cupcake right over the top though is the homemade cinnamon buttercream frosting that made every single child at the table declare it, “the best cupcake EVER!” Oh yes, it is really is that grand!
I piped the frosting on the cupcakes with a Wilton 2D tip and just went around and around in a swirly motion, leaving the cinnamon cake edges peeking out of the side. I am not a fancy cake decorator, in fact, I will do anything to get out of decorating cakes right now. Fortunately, these cupcakes are still impressive without all of the fancy cupcake bells and whistles.
In a moment of spontaneity, I set aside a cupcake for his breakfast in the morning as a special surprise. He enjoyed his cupcake before the rest of the family had risen and we had a private little celebration for just the two of us. The efforts for this tiny gesture, I hope, will be one we will always remember. I also think we have created a brand new tradition that I can’t wait to repeat again for future birthdays.
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes/Cake (adapted from, “The Cake Mix Doctor Cookbook“)
1 package plain white cake mix or yellow cake mix
1 cup whole milk (I used skim milk and it still tasted delicious)
1 stick of butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Frosting:
1 stick butter
3 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
3-4 Tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and flour & grease 2 9″ pans (for cakes) or line your cupcake tin. Place cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Blend for three minutes (stop to scrape once). Pour into pans and bake for 27-29 minutes (for cake) or 22-25 minutes (for cupcakes). Allow the cakes to cool completely.
Beat butter until fluffy for frosting. Add all other ingredients.
This recipe yields eighteen cupcakes…or approximately one serving.
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Happy Birthday to your boy! The cupcakes look yummy. I have made that cake before and it’s good. I also made up a recipe for Snickerdoodle muffins, in case I need a snickerdoodle fix at breakfast
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Ever since seeing the pic on Twitter, I’ve been waiting for this recipe. It’s so easy! I know just the occasion I’m going to make them for.
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Beautiful job on the cupcakes! They look gorgeous!
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First of all, I can’t believe Ethan’s already 8! These cupcakes sound delicious and I’m going to bake some today. Hope you have a great day!
Blessings,
Jodi
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Amy Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:28 am
I KNOW! sob! It is strange to say that I am the mother of an eight year old. It is also amazing to me that everyone who reads the site has got to see him grow up since we started the site when he was only a year old. I hope you like the cupcakes, Jodi!
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Good food and good friends make one happy birthday boy!
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I love the morning cupcake tradition you thought of! What a special way to celebrate before the big event!!
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Amy Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
He was thrilled that I let him have one for breakfast and I know these precious days are numbered. I am always trying to think of new traditions and new ways to celebrate how special they are.
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Heather Reply:
July 13th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
I am postitive he will remember all the special things his mommy did for him! You’re a great mom Amy!
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Amy Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 7:38 am
That is soooo sweet- thank you!! xo
I have been waiting patiently since last week for you to post this recipe … I agree with the boys: they really were the best cupcakes EVER and they are being made in this house tomorrow!
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Amy Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Oh, I am so glad that you and the kids liked them. Thank you for celebrating with us and helping me eat these cupcakes.
xo
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Trying these today or tomorrow. LOVED how you said it makes 18 cupcakes- APRROX. ONE SERVING!! HaHa-sadly true for me!
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Amy Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Hee hee. Was wondering if anyone would catch that!
I hope you guys like them, Peggy!
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I am so going to try these, Amy! Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookies, and if I can add frosting to that – what can be better?!
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Amy Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
These are HEAVEN! Ryan isn’t a cake fan or a frosting fan and he said it was the best thing he had eaten in a long time. I hope you guys like them!!
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I was trying to come up with a reason to make these and I remembered my neighbor’s birthday is today. My son and I made them this afternoon and brought them over to her. We tried a sample and they are delicious! Thanks for the great recipe!
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These sound fantastic! I’m going to share this link with the group!
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