So I’m back in the cupcake business, big time. I knew that having a little one again would mean my re-entry into the world of classroom treats – I loved baking for the kids’ classes when they were younger, and looked forward to doing it again with Noah.
Last year we had one morning a week free and got into the routine of baking for his class. He’d come up with the idea, we’d get the ingredients and do the baking (mostly) together. And this year is no different. Except this year his class is almost twice the size – which means a lot more treats!
I came across this idea for using a shirt box as a cupcake carrier in Real Simple (do you love that magazine as much as I do?) – and I thought it was genius. I always have gift boxes lying around, and this is a truly clever re-use.
And it couldn’t be easier – simply cut “X”‘s in the top of the box and gently fold in the points. The cupcakes will fit snugly and securely inside, making them easy to deliver. Even better, there’s no tray to return (or clean).
I know – these cupcakes are ridiculous, right? This was Noah’s idea – “Oreo Cupcakes”. Bake up a batch of your favorite chocolate cupcakes, and enough vanilla buttercream to cover. For 24 cupcakes I folded in 1/2 cup of crushed Oreos (about 6) into the buttercream. Pipe the frosting atop each cooled cupcake, and insert a half Oreo in each.
And now…Babble links!
Baking 101: The Must-Have Essentials Every Baker Needs
Savory-Sweet! Cookies, Candies and More Featuring Olive Oil!
Cooking 101: Pan-Seared Scallops (and How To Make Perfect Brown Butter)
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Love this and love that you bake together! Aaron and I also bake from time to time, but your post has inspired me to make it more of a habit 🙂 And the shirt box idea is pure genius! Love! Thanks, Sheri 🙂
Thanks Jenna – he often bails on me halfway through but when he’s into it there’s nothing better! xo
My mind is impressively boggled by the amount of sugar, effort, and calories that you juggle every week. I love the box.The genius of the simplicity! And it’s recyclable. At least in MD, Paperboard (think cereal box and tp tube)goes into paper bin. And now I want those cupcakes. Thanks Sheri.
Love,
Shalagh
Thanks Shalagh – those cupcakes went straight to school (not in my mouth!), leftovers consumed by my 17-year-old, who has an appetite (and metabolism) that defies description. And he brings friends. 🙂
In 9 years, I’ll be right there with you for the boy and his friends. And in your house, you can keep an eye on them. Smart woman.
Great Idea ! I have made Oreo Cupcakes but instead of putting an Oreo on the top, I crushed some oreos and sprinkled on top.
So clearly there’s no wrong way to bake with Oreos! 🙂
What clever usage of old tee’s and eating Oreo cookies.
Marti
I like to multi-task. 😉
Uh, BRILLIANT!
Right? Wish I could take credit for the idea! 🙂
How did you cover the cupcakes
While transporting? Or didn’t you?
I didn’t – if I were going to I’d refrigerate them first so that the frosting would harden and be less susceptible to damage!