All jokes about muffins just being breakfast cupcakes aside, there are some critical differences that actually make them lightyears apart. On an anecdotal level, cupcakes and muffins traditionally ...

While the cupcakes bake, make the frosting: Place a small saucepan inside a larger saucepan and add water to the larger pan so it comes up about ½ inch around the sides of the smaller pan.

With the right consistency, it spreads or pipes beautifully. Here is how to make icing for cupcakes with icing sugar.

Directions: For the Cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350F and line 2 standard sized muffin pans with your favorite liners. Reserve. In a large bowl, combine the flour, spices, baking powder, baking ...