Every cupcake baker needs some basics in the pantry and you may have to tweak these suggestions to accomodate your environment - especially with altitude and humidity. With these ingredients on hand you will always be ready to whip up a batch of cupcakes!
- Flour (all-purpose)
- Sugar - granulated & confectioners
- Eggs
- Butter - unsalted & salted
- Vegetable oil
- Milk
- Chocolate - chips, bars & cocoa powder (Dutch process)
- Flavorings (extracts) - vanilla, almond, lemon, orange, maple, coconut, peppermint
- Nuts - pecans, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts
- Spices - cinnamon, nutmet, ginger, allspice, cloves, cardamom
- Cream cheese - can bake with low-fat but not fat-free
- Evaporated milk
- Buttermilk, sour cream & yogurt (plain & flavored)
- Coconut - keeps well in the freezer
- Fresh fruit - lemons, oranges, apples, cranberries
- Canned fruit - pineapple, applesauce, mandarin oranges, peaches, pears
- Pumpkin - low in fat and adds moisture
- Coffee - instant coffee granules & espresso powder
- Cake Mixes - yellow, devil's food, German chocolate, French Vanilla, white, spice
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