tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post7272749649310500048..comments2024-03-18T06:06:46.668-04:00Comments on The Kitchen is My Playground: The BEST Vanilla Cupcake + the BEST Coffee ButtercreamTracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-61038055674694840772022-01-29T20:04:24.636-05:002022-01-29T20:04:24.636-05:00Yes, it will work. Enjoy!Yes, it will work. Enjoy!Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-43485229565416394042022-01-29T11:31:15.075-05:002022-01-29T11:31:15.075-05:00Can you use 1% milk? It's all I have right now...Can you use 1% milk? It's all I have right nowAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619393563376042473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-67754193122006095672019-02-20T00:23:56.429-05:002019-02-20T00:23:56.429-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.paodoplesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027014305373813706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-84313493378261303642018-10-17T10:08:04.730-04:002018-10-17T10:08:04.730-04:00It's hard to say without seeing the cupcakes a...It's hard to say without seeing the cupcakes and watching the baking process, but my guess would be they needed just a tad more baking time. Sinking in the middle for baked goods generally indicates the center wasn't quite cooked through.Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-35626456827591955472018-10-15T02:07:58.721-04:002018-10-15T02:07:58.721-04:00Ahhhh!!! I tried making this and my cupcakes were ...Ahhhh!!! I tried making this and my cupcakes were flat, actually more than flat, they kind of sunk in the middle :( What did I do wrong? I thought I had followed the recipe to the t!?!?! Nohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06918055338153431935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-26257919241573635182017-09-25T07:17:48.866-04:002017-09-25T07:17:48.866-04:00These look so delicious. Who isnt a push over for...These look so delicious. Who isnt a push over for a cupcake? Elinor x Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cookhttp://beachhutcook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-46854272003623416162017-05-30T11:14:06.233-04:002017-05-30T11:14:06.233-04:00I made your coffee buttercream, it was very good, ...I made your coffee buttercream, it was very good, but when I made it, it was an off white color, not tan, like yours. I followed your recipe to a T, and made sure to let it mix for the time you said. Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-88708034193402486682017-04-29T13:03:38.551-04:002017-04-29T13:03:38.551-04:00Can I use a shot of espresso instead of granuels? ...Can I use a shot of espresso instead of granuels? Also I need enough to frost a 3 layer cake. Should I double it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-56660173615564403052017-01-16T10:17:02.317-05:002017-01-16T10:17:02.317-05:00Hi, Tracey. Tried you recipe, it's so good. Ev...Hi, Tracey. Tried you recipe, it's so good. Everyone in my family likes it. Thank you for sharing.YIJIN WUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563261180164599309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-48944028214710845652016-12-19T09:08:30.722-05:002016-12-19T09:08:30.722-05:00Did you use confectioners' sugar or granulated...Did you use confectioners' sugar or granulated sugar? Confectioners' sugar shouldn't create a frosting that turns out grainy ...Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-76784715713052228702016-12-18T19:12:17.358-05:002016-12-18T19:12:17.358-05:00So I have my own recipe for mocha cupcakes but my ...So I have my own recipe for mocha cupcakes but my icing recipe was on my computer that fried so I tried to use this one. It was pretty good but I found it asked for way to much sugar. My icing is still grainy despite whipping it for ages. Anything I can do to salvage it? I have a potluck tommorow and don't want to take grainy icing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-82638285043055295252016-11-17T01:43:08.197-05:002016-11-17T01:43:08.197-05:00I tried your coffee buttercream frosting in my cho...I tried your coffee buttercream frosting in my chocolate espresso cupcakes and they turned out amazing!!!!! thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It is featured on my blog. <br /><br />Julianhttp://alittlevr.com/sample-page/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-2641278323197357172016-11-15T21:24:45.200-05:002016-11-15T21:24:45.200-05:00Do you think the buttercream is enough to icing an...Do you think the buttercream is enough to icing an entire cake, or would you double the recipe? Thanks in advance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-24965661953839762032016-10-29T12:45:57.569-04:002016-10-29T12:45:57.569-04:00Yes, you can double the cupcake recipe no problem....Yes, you can double the cupcake recipe no problem. I've never tried making the frosting with instant espresso, but I would think it would work ... you may just want to use a bit less than the recipe calls for!Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-75724749740141068092016-10-28T08:27:05.619-04:002016-10-28T08:27:05.619-04:00Hi, I'm really excited to try this recipe. I h...Hi, I'm really excited to try this recipe. I had a few questions. Could you double the cupcake recipe without any weird outcomes? Also, can you use instant espresso or is that too strong? Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-83285100174778376412016-06-03T05:36:15.978-04:002016-06-03T05:36:15.978-04:00Awesome recipe! Definitely love the taste of coffe...Awesome recipe! Definitely love the taste of coffee in it!Bisuzs Coffeehttp://bisuzscoffee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-55878135555826346332016-03-17T22:44:22.091-04:002016-03-17T22:44:22.091-04:00Yes indeed, it is, Matt! I make a vanilla frostin...Yes indeed, it is, Matt! I make a vanilla frosting following this same method ... check it out here at this link: http://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2015/04/the-best-vanilla-cupcakes-best-vanilla-frosting.html . Just replace the vanilla extract called for in the recipe with your desired amount of vanilla bean paste. Enjoy!Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-60481497116792622342016-03-17T22:44:00.273-04:002016-03-17T22:44:00.273-04:00Yes indeed, it is! I make a vanilla frosting foll...Yes indeed, it is! I make a vanilla frosting following this same method ... check it out here at this link: http://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2015/04/the-best-vanilla-cupcakes-best-vanilla-frosting.html . Just replace the vanilla extract called for in the recipe with your desired amount of vanilla bean paste. Enjoy!Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-78561682260214960102016-03-17T09:21:57.201-04:002016-03-17T09:21:57.201-04:00Hi Tracey,
I love the frosting! Is it possible to ...Hi Tracey,<br />I love the frosting! Is it possible to make the buttercream vanilla flavored with vanilla bean paste? Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408561983653215668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-7933822900961596502016-03-12T17:24:29.598-05:002016-03-12T17:24:29.598-05:00hi Tracey,
is it possible to make the buttercream ...hi Tracey,<br />is it possible to make the buttercream vanilla flavored instead of coffee by replacing the instant coffee with vanilla bean paste? i want to make it kid friendly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03144231648830246417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-32729031319939832302015-10-24T19:03:38.866-04:002015-10-24T19:03:38.866-04:00So glad you enjoyed them! Did you use baking SODA...So glad you enjoyed them! Did you use baking SODA or baking POWDER? The recipe calls for baking powder, so if baking soda was inadvertently used instead I can see how that could impact the flavor.Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-3899970814736951312015-10-24T03:58:28.634-04:002015-10-24T03:58:28.634-04:00Hey! These cupcakes are great! I tried the recipe ...Hey! These cupcakes are great! I tried the recipe and it came out yummy. Especially the frosting. Just one question, after baking these babies I realised a tinge of bitterness to the cakes and I think its the baking soda. I followed the recipe to the book so I'm not sure how come it tastes that way.. Any thoughts? :) melwonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592809750246932689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-56334697473418522542015-07-19T11:13:54.407-04:002015-07-19T11:13:54.407-04:00T. is the abbreviation for tablespoon, c. is cup, ...T. is the abbreviation for tablespoon, c. is cup, and lb. is pound. Enjoy!Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-20522832577011409692015-07-16T17:45:42.432-04:002015-07-16T17:45:42.432-04:00hi! i dont understand the mesurements for the fros...hi! i dont understand the mesurements for the frosting, 3 c . confectioners sugar for example. thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-49504530277747344052015-06-15T22:20:22.724-04:002015-06-15T22:20:22.724-04:00Thank you so much, Vickie. Yes, I do think the re...Thank you so much, Vickie. Yes, I do think the recipe is enough frosting for a 2-layer 9-inch cake ... it should be fine. Enjoy!!Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.com