Head on over to Cupcakes Take The Cake and check out the interview of Ms. Cakespy herself. I was lucky enough to be interviewed by her last week.
Love it! If you like the watercolor shown above, she is selling it at her etsy store. I love the artwork.
I decided to make these delicious cupcakes today. They turned out very moist and I have to admit, I’ve already had two. These are Red Velvet cupcakes with Milk Chocolate frosting. I decided to top my cupcakes with peppermint sprinkles. Delish.
Red Velvet Cupcakes:
15 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
13 ounces granulated sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons red food coloring
1 1/4 teaspoons vinegar (white or apple cider)
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 cup water
Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder into a bowl. Set aside.
Mix oil, sugar, and buttermilk until combined. Add eggs, food coloring, vinegar, vanilla and water and mix well. Add the dry ingredients a little at a time and mix on low until combined. Be sure not to over mix, or the batter will come out tough.
Line a 16-cup cupcake pan with paper liners, pour the batter into the liners and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool before frosting.
Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons whipping cream (more if needed)
1. Place 1/2 cup softened butter in a mixing bowl.
2. Add in the cocoa powder, 2 cups powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons whipped cream; start beating with an electric mixer. Add in more whipped cream as needed to create desired texture.
3. Beat until mixture is smooth and creamy.
Can it look any more delicious than this ladies and gentlemen? Visit Sprinkles Cupcakes online.
Finally, a cupcake hat for us adults! This adorable crocheted cupcake hat can be found at this etsy store.
Here is a 100% Acrylic crocheted Strawberry Cupcake hat. It’s delicious, and even has little strings you can tie around your chin. It runs a little on the small side, so you’re going to have to squeeze that little head of yours into it – or maybe just put it on a kid. If you like it, but would prefer it to fit a little bigger of a head, convo me and you can even request a flavor!
Alright so, I was just going to post about these cutesiest playthings– the Two Bite Cake Playtime Set.
Then I got to looking around on Pukashell Creative Designs’ Etsy site and boy, oh boy, it is a plethora of cupcakey (and other sweet things) goodness.
Case in point: Itty Bitty Cupcake Collector Set.
Really, I just don’t see how a person could say no to something as utterly precious and tiny as these darlings. And furthermore, they ice the cake, persay, with their jewelry. Such as the Triple Chocolate Cupcake Bracelet, it makes my mouth water and my wrist ache (to wear it)!
Cupcake Blog by Chockylit has posted an amazing entry all about frosting. She also includes the recipes. You’d be a fool not to check it out.
She includes recipes for:
– Chocolate Ganache
– Buttercream
– Cream Cheese (my personal favorite)
– Meringue
– Whipped Cream
Oh the possibilities!
The sweetest of sets for the new little girl! This adorable all-pink gift set features a delicious cupcake theme on variety of newborn essentials.
Can be purchased at Walmart.
Have your house smelling like a vanilla cupcake in no time. You can find this delicious smelling cupcake at yankee candle.
The rich, creamy aroma of vanilla cupcakes with hints of lemon and lots of buttery icing. Experience the authentic, true-to-life fragrance, with pure natural extracts, and renowned Yankee Candle® quality that have made us America’s favorite. The traditional design of our signature jar candles reflects a warm, relaxed sense of style that’s always at home. Convenient and easy to use, these long-burning jars provide hours of true fragrance enjoyment. They’re also the ideal gift for any occasion.
Here are more Vanilla Cupcake Products by Yankee Candle.
I can’t find these online but I was shopping at Walmart yesterday and ran right into these comfortable pajama pants. I had to buy them! I am actually wearing them right now. Since I can’t find them online, I took a picture of them to show you. They were $9. These pants are the most comfortable pajamas I have ever worn. Go buy em.
Sour Cream Coconut Cupcake Batter
2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons unsifted bleached all-purposed flour
Bakeware needed:
Preheat the oven to 375. Film the inside of the muffin/cupcake cups with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg onto a sheet of waxed paper.
Cream the butter in the large bowl of a freestanding electric mixer on moderate speed for 3 minutes. Add half of the superfine sugar and beat for 1 minute; add the balance of the superfine sugar and beat for 2 minutes longer. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing for 45 seconds after each addition. Blend in the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl frequently with a rubber spatula to keep the batter even textured.
On low-speed, alternately add the sifted mixture in three additions with the sour cream in two additions, beginning and ending with the sifted mixture. The batter will be smooth, moderately thick, and butter cream-like. On low speed blend in the coconut.
Divide the batter among the prepared muffin/cupcake cups, mounding it slightly in the center.
Bake the cupcakes for 30 to 35 minutes (note: less if you use smaller tins), or until risen and completely set. When baked, a wooden pick inserted in the center of a cupcake will withdraw clean.
Cool the cupcakes in the pans on racks for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the cupcakes to cooling racks. Cool completely.
Using a flexible palette knife, spread the frosting as thickly as possible on top of the cooled cupcakes, making a thick 2-inch cap on top. Sprinkle the frosted surfaces of the cupcakes with the coconut. Refrigerate any cupcakes not served within 2 hours.
Makes 8 jumbo frosted cupcakes.
Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
12 ounces (one and one-half 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, softened
If you are preparing the frosting in advance, press a sheet of food-safe plastic wrap over the surface of the frosting and set aside. Use the frosting within 30 minutes of mixing. All baked goods topped with cream cheese frosting should be kept refrigerated after the frosting has set.
Makes about 4 1/2 cups.
Recipe from Baking By Flavor by Lisa Yockelson
(John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2002)
From Flickr User Hello Naomi:
Cuppacakes by Wondermilk is a cuppawonder in every bite, as they say. While browsing the site, I couldn’t help but wish I lived right next door. The holiday cupcakes are absolutely adorable. See for yourself:
This snazzy 14kt yellow gold cupcake ring will look amazing on my finger, what about yours? Brought to us by Emma-Jane & Tan, this ring is perfect for the holidays or any day. What’s even better is you can get the cupcake pendant to match!
Oh, but there is more. They also have charm bangles. I see a cupcake charm, a candy charm, and an ice cream cone. So many items to choose from, where to begin?
Buying cupcake clothing for your baby has never been easier at Etsy.com. Whether your baby is of the real variety or a favorite doll or man’s best friend they’ve got what you need.
Urban Outfitters has cutie little cupcake flavored lip balms to keep your lips supple and your cravings satisfied. They’re presented in an adorable bakery style box. These are a steal at only $10 for a set of four, available online at UrbanOutfitters.com!
While browsing the Pink Cake Box website, I came across these holiday cupcakes and my mouth watered. So scroll down and take a look at these delicious treats. I won’t even keep you from licking the screen.
Well, if you love cupcakes a lot.. this shirt is for you! From Wilkins and Olander, this shirt is currently on sale for $18.00! Gotta love it.
Forget the bed of roses, a bed of cupcakes is way more exciting! Stay warm this winter with this delicious cupcake bedding collection from Target. Right now, if you order from the site you get free shipping it looks like. Also in the collection, you can find this adorable cupcake plush pillow:
These little lovelies look good enough to eat, but I’d think twice before I took a big bite! Looks can be deceiving because these darlings are really all natural glycerin soaps! Offered at Foster’s Creations for a meager $6.00 you just can’t go wrong this holiday season with these sweet bath time treats. With customizable “flavors” like Birthday Cake, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Vanilla Bean, and Hot Chocolate I bet these babies smell as lush as they look. Furthermore, you are able to customize the type of soap you want– such as: Aloe, Aloe & Honey, Clear, Castile, Goat’s Milk, Goat’s Milk & Oatmeal, Honey, Oatmeal, Oatmeal Milk & Honey, Olive, Shaving, or White. So many wonderfully luscious choices, wow! What’s even more, the site is offering free gift wrapping during this holiday season. Now, can you get any better than that?
A word from the site:
Foster’s Creations offers fully customizable Bath and Body Products.
Handcrafted in small batches with natural ingredients, minimal preservatives and
the finest oils available, ensuring quality. Numerous fragrance selections
available.
Boy that’s a mouthful… Wilton has created these darling cupcake covered paper liners which can be used for candy, nuts, or our personal favorite, well ummm…. you know.
They’re called the Cupcake Heaven Baking Cups and they’re only 1.99 at Wilton.com! I also found them in person at Michaels for the same price.
First things first, by Saturday (or late this evening) you will be able to access this site by going to allthingscupcake.com! The original blogspot url that brought you here will also work as well.
ATC is now part of the Martha Stewart Network. We have been accepted into Martha’s Circle. See that lovely rotating ad on the right of this post? It is part of the new Martha Stewart ad network. Exciting, I must say. “Martha’s Circle — a collection of exceptional lifestyle sites and blogs handpicked by our editors — is the most reliable and efficient way to extend your campaign and interact with passionate, quality-minded consumers in a niche environment they trust and treasure.”
and Last but not least, ATC will be launching a new layout very soon. Keep your eyes open!
That’s all the exciting news for now.
I came across the world of Tiny Cravings today. This wonderful site sells very cute, handmade, scented cupcake jewellery!
They do various designs, even ones which aren’t cupcakes, but if you’re really particular about what you’d like, you can create your own custom cupcake necklaces & earrings. I think they’d be perfect for any type of present!!
Jess (The Tattooed Mama) did an interview with the Lead Spy of Cakespy.com about All Things Cupcake. Read to find out the latest news and how this blog began.
Click here to read interview.
Be on the look out for more information about cakespy and their adorable graphics soon!
I originally came up with this recipe during the summer. But, I just made them again for my husband to take to work. They have become a favorite of my husband, who is a major Dew junkie. Any Dew or citrus lover will think they rock!
Mountain Dew Cupcakes
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 cup Mountain Dew
1/4 cup of lemon and lime juice (juice from 1 lemon and 1 lime)
zest from 1 lemon and 2 limes (separate into 2 piles, one for buttercream)
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1. Beat butter on medium for 30 seconds.
2. Add sugar and lemon, lime zest. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, Scrape sides of bowl in between additions
4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add to mixer bowl. Turn on low for 5 seconds.
5. Add the Mountain Dew, lemon/lime juice, and lemon extract . Mix to combine.
5. Scoop into cupcake papers about two-thirds full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.
Mountain Dew Buttercream
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
4-5 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Mountain Dew
Juices from half of 1 lemon and half of 1 lime.
Lemon and lime zest (rest of zest from cupcake recipe. Or zest from half of 1 lemon and 1 whole lime)
1 teaspoon lemon extract
neon green food coloring (yellow and blue if you dont have green)
1. Sift powdered sugar into a bowl or onto parchment
2. Beat butter at medium-high speed until creamy
3. Add half of the sugar, turn mixer on low for 5 seconds.
4. Add the Mountain Dew, zest, and lemon extract . Beat until combined.
5. Add food coloring to the desired color.
6. Gradually add remaining sugar until you get to the consistency and sweetness you like.
How do I love thee, let me count the ways…
Photos don’t do this item justice because they doesn’t capture the subtle sparkle of the paper that the cupcake is decorating! This adorable mini stationery set comes with 8 sheets of stationery, 4 envelopes and 4 cupcake stickers. Each sheet of stationery measures approximately 4.25″ x 5.5″ and is printed on high quality card stock. All sugar lily stationery sets come packaged in a clear cellophane sleeve.
Find this at ShanaLogic.com!
