Root Beer Cupcakes from Java Cupcake

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Was does root beer remind me so much of summer? Maybe it's because I love drinking it at BBQs. And BBQs remind me of summer. Sitting around talking with friends until the sun goes down. Yes, that's summer and I'm so happy today is the first official day of summer!

Here's a recipe from Java Cupcake for Root Beer Cupcakes. These cupcakes are made with root beer syrup (recipe also included on Java Cupcake), and bourbon vanilla cream buttercream. YUM! 

Yay for Girl Scout Cookies!

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I LOVE Girl Scout cookies! But I don't waste my time with Trefoils or any of those new flavors. I go for the good ones -- Samoas, Tagalongs, and of course Thin Mints. Who hasn't enjoyed an entire box of frozen Thin Mints?! Yum!

That's why I'm in love with Java Cupcake's Thin Mint Cupcakes! Chocolate stout cupcakes, whipped, chocolate ganache, and vanilla bean peppermint buttercream. I think this will hold me over until I get my actual Girl Scout cookies.

Black Velvet Cupcakes

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I've seen Green Velvet Cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day, so why not Black Velvet Cupcake for Halloween?! Java Cupcake posted a recipe Black Velvet Cupcakes. and a tutorial for decorating cupcakes as Pumpkins. Check both out here.

Cookies-N-Creme cupcakes

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I love mixing my favorite desserts with cupcakes. Thank to Java Cupcake, I now have a recipe for Cookies-N-Creme Cupcakes. The only item the recipe omits is a glass of milk...how can you eat Oreos without milk?