This recipe is just fabulous.

And, especially if youre expecting guests, you may gravitate to a store-bought sweet orgaspskip dessert altogether.

But she did offer her make-ahead tip that just made this cupcake recipe so much easier.

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But you don’t ice them until you’re ready to serve them.

So the cake can last, but make this icing at the last minute.

First, it helps your cake cool down so icing isnt sliding everywhere when youre ready to decorate.

If youre looking for a cupcake withless added sugarthan Inas, ourBlueberry-Lemon-Ricotta Cupcakeshighlight fresh fruit for natural sweetness.