Hi Bold Bakers! I love having a YouTube channel for lots of different reasons. I get to share the one thing I’m good at with people who love the same things I do–Baking! Another is that it challenges me. It challenges me to get better at my craft and to keep learning. Like with cake decorating. I was never a cake decorator until you wanted to know how to easily do it. So I had to learn so I could show you. Already have an account? The other challenge is to find a better solution to baking problems my viewers run into on a regular basis. Problems that initially seemed impossible. Like “Gemma, make a cake without using an oven!” Seriously? How could I do that? Anyone know? What would that even look like? I’ll tell you what it looks like: 6 Microwave Mug Cake videos, 35 mug cakes recipes, from breakfast to pies, 8 million video views collectively and a microwave that paid for itself! However, once I had solved one problem and was very proud of myself, another arises like, “Gemma, can we make your mug cakes in a toaster oven?” The answer is Yes, you can. However “toaster oven” kept on coming up in comments so I thought there was something there. Why not create recipes that are specifically made for a toaster oven? Now it’s early fall, kids have just headed off to college for the first time. They are living in dorms, sharing kitchens or they just have a toaster oven and a small fridge (that always ices over for some reason) to rely on for their meals. You have to get savvy right? Make do with what ya’ got and all that. Well there are two things that are a sure thing: 1. College students are always hungry, and 2. The most popular person in the dorm is the person that feeds people! Believe me, I’m speaking from experience. So, knowing all of this I have taken 3 of my best, over-the-top cakes and made them into small batch cupcake recipes that yield 4 perfect cupcakes. They are a perfect size to fit in a toaster oven and they all can be made in a normal oven too. The great thing about this small batch of 4 cupcakes is that they just require a handful of ingredients, a bit of flour, sugar, an egg…nothing that you wouldn’t already have on hand. Also the fact that it’s just 4 means you are not making more then you need. However you will have to choose wisely who will have the other 3! If I could be so bold, I recommend someone who is good at doing the dishes, your friends that will do the grocery shopping, and the person with a car. Perfect math.
The Red Velvet Cupcakes came from my hugely popular Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake . I ADORE Red Velvet everything! One of my absolute favorite Red Velvet inspired desserts is actually a breakfast, Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. If these pancakes are not the best thing you have ever had for breakfast then I’ll eat my hat!
The Cookie Dough Cupcakes are made from a Victoria Sponge recipe. This is a basic, delicious cake recipe that is beautifully simple. I use this cake a lot and even made a “Naked” Wedding Cake using it. It really never fails. In Ireland, it is one of the first recipes kids make and they make them into buns, aka cupcakes. The extra Big and Bold twist in the cupcake is the ball of cookie dough in the middle. It’s like a chocolate reward in the center. I used my edible cookie dough in the middle but feel free to use whatever flavor you like.
For the small batch of S’more Cupcakes, I took my Best Ever Chocolate Cake recipe and cut it down to make my little cupcakes. To make them into a true S’more I added a layer of Graham Crackers on the bottom and while still warm from the oven, toasted a marshmallow on top. S’mores are just a dessert I will never tire of, which I’m sure you know considering I have made a No Bake S’more Cheesecake, S’more Pies in a Jar and even went so far as to make a Homemade S’more From Scratch. I regret nothing!!! Get even more Small Batch Cupcakes for Spring here! Δ Δ How much cream cheese frosting should I make for the red velvet cupcakes? Thanks! I would like to make it dairy free so what is the replacement for buttermilk in this recipe Lovely recipe!
Meet Gemma
Meet Gemma
Hi Bold Bakers! I’m Gemma Stafford, a professional chef originally from Ireland, a cookbook author, and the creator of Bigger Bolder Baking. I want to help you bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with my trusted and tested recipes and baking tips. You may have seen one of my 500+ videos on YouTube & TikTok or as a guest judge on Nailed It! on Netflix or the Best Baker in America on Food Network. No matter your skills, my Bold Baking Team & I want to be your #1 go-to baking authority.
