Category Archives: Cakes/Cupcakes

Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Charlie Rioux

During my bachelor degree, I always went to Starbucks and remember I loved the gingerbread latte in the wintertime. I also made some at home, which were healthier and definitely had less sugar. I love gingerbread spices with the molasses, … Continue reading →

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Mint Chocolate Crème de Menthe Cupcakes

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Charlie Rioux

Don’t know what dessert to make for a christmas party? How about some candy-cane-inspired mint chocolate cupcakes with booze in them?! I planned these cupcakes months ago when a potluck was announced for this week. I first planned on making … Continue reading →

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Cranberry, Apple & Rosemary Breakfast Cakes (vegan + oil-free)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Charlie Rioux

I was at a restaurant earlier this month and saw that their special was a cranberry and apple savoury scone with rosemary in it. I loved the idea of using rosemary in scones and although I never think to use fresh … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut-Coconut Mocha Cupcakes

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Charlie Rioux

I wanted to make some cupcakes and was flipping through my cookbooks for ideas when I came across a recipe for chocolaty coconut cupcakes with a coffee frosting. I loved the idea of a coffee frosting, so I decided to … Continue reading →

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Grand Marnier Orange-Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Charlie Rioux

The perfect cupcakes for an Halloween party… … or for a sweet treat any time of the year! I had the sudden urge to make cupcakes this weekend and flipped through my cookbooks for ideas. I liked the idea of … Continue reading →

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4th Blogiversary! – Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Charlie Rioux

I created Sweet Salty Spicy FOUR years ago (!) on August 13, 2010. Time passes by so quickly! I actually mark the date every year and plan a recipe especially for that date. For the past three years, those recipes … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Lemon Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Buttercream

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Charlie Rioux

I bought matcha more than a year ago with the main goal of baking with it. The stuff is expensive, and pretty much every time I had an idea for something I could make with it I would not do … Continue reading →

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3rd Blogiversary! – No-Bake Raspberry and Hazelnut Cheesecake

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Charlie Rioux

Today marks 3 years since I created Sweet Salty Spicy on August 13, 2010. After three months of sharing recipes on my previous blog, I decided to make a new blog where I would share more about my life. While … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting & Butterscotch Glaze

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Charlie Rioux

Holidays are the perfect source of baking inspiration. And one thing I love about Christmas season is gingerbread. Sweet, spicy and delicious! I wanted to make Christmas cupcakes this week, and gingerbread it was! Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Charlie Rioux

Well… sorry for the long absence. Some things are more important than blog post writing. Like midterms. That are o.v.e.r. Yay! :). I still have tons of reading, papers to write but hey… no exams until the end of the … Continue reading →

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