So I know am renting a place with a full kitchen at my disposal!  Oh Full Kitchen, Let me count the ways …

So with this past weekend being my 1st full weekend in my new place I decided to give my kitchen a test run. I tested it with Caramel Apple cupcakes (or i tried).Apple cupcakes with caramel frosting.

I found the apple cupcake recipe in one of my cupcake books and the frosting recipe from an old cookbook.

Here is a lil’ photo show of my baking adventure!!

Getting Started ...

Getting Ready to Go In ...

Baking ...

Mhhh, Didn't Really Turn Out Like I Had Hoped ...

So I Improvised!

Okay … so they didn’t rise as I would have hoped so they turned out more like muffins than cupcakes. I cut off the extra liners to make mini cakes . The frosting wasn’t working at all either, so I had to think quick and I added confectioners sugar to make it all better, it was really sweet but good. I was told by everyone who munched on them that they fantabulously yummy!

Even though they weren’t as I hoped they would be, taste buds were titillated by all that enjoyed!

PS: I then found another recipe for caramel apple cupcakes, who would have thunk it! I will try that one next time! :-)

More beautiful cupcake tattoos out there in the world!

I came across your site a couple days before I got my first tattoo.. a cupcake! And I thought to myself, what an awesome site to show my appreciation of the greatest dessert ever! So I finally got around to sending a picture in! By the way, I love the site, it’s super cute and yummy! – Taylor

I love vegan cupcakes. I hope to have my own vegan bakery/coffeeshop sometime in the future! This is a picture of my first tattoo. :D – Katherine

I love all the pictures you show of your readers cupcake tattoos.  I just recently got my cupcake tattoo for my daughter Lily.  Your site helped me tremendously when drawing it up.  Hope you like it. – Trina

My sister was lucky enough to spend the summer in Ireland and I was lucky enough to get cupcake souvenirs out of it.   As everyone knows, the best way to welcome guests into your home is with cupcakes but when fresh baked cupcakes are not a possibility, a cupcake door mat like the one I was given is the perfect alternative.

My other souvenir was this cute set of cupcake coasters that  are great.  The coasters not only serve their intended function of protecting furniture but  show personal style and cupcake love.   A set of four contains one coaster of each image.

These cute products are by rexhome, their site redirects you to the European retail site, where they have a whole section devoted to cupcakes.  Seems American’s are not the only ones with a sweet tooth!

Ever woke up in the Morning and say to yourself, ” I want to be dressed from Head to Toe in CUPCAKE! ” Well if you have than this is the post for you, a head to toe guide in dressing up  Cupcake.

First we have to start with under garments,

Hot Pink Blue Cupcake Bra

Now let see … a shirt,

Cupcake T-Shirt

Now add a pair of Jeans,

Cupcake Jeans

Add some foot wear,

Cupcake Boots

Now lets accesorize,

Cupcake Earrings

Cupcake Necklace

Cupcake Bag

You will look mighty Delicious dressed up in cupcake!

Take one, take all! But just remember, Cupcakes are a Girls Best Friends!

Sometimes our zeal for life drives us to extremes like tasting the best cupcake, being the best parent, or literally blogging about All Things Cupcake.  There are other priorities that is part of cooking and making cupcakes that we should all try to remember.

Kim O’Donnel reveals 10 lessons cooking has taught her.  This piece if very well written and straight from the heart.  My favorite among them is this one:

10. Less really is more. Exhibit A: the grilled cheese sandwich. If I cooked my last meal over a skillet, ironing two pieces of Cheddar-stuffed bread together with some strong mustard, I would be smiling wide

My coworker is getting married next month and since I’m making the cupcakes she shared with me the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings.

wedding cupcake ideas

The issue features an article titled: Let Them Eat Cupcakes, proving even Martha knows cupcakes are taking over.  There is an eight page spread containing full page pictures of creative cupcakes  such as the Rose and Ginger Cupcakes with Sugared Rose Petals.

There is also what could be considered the cupcake version of strawberry shortcake dessert.  The cupcake has a slight twist from the original summer dessert in that it consists of a strawberry rhubarb compote.

These cupcakes have been deemed wedding appropriate.  But as with all cupcakes, they are suitable for any occasion.  On the Martha Stewart website, there are recipes to all the cupcakes in the article in addition ideas for displaying the latest wedding trend.

Calling on youth artists from across Los Angeles! On Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Soul Cups Cupcake and Catering Company will feature a special Back to School event at Say Cheese Café, 2800 Hyperion Avenue in Silver Lake, California.

As a special part of the event, Soul Cups is holding a “Draw Your Favorite Cupcake” contest for children ages 7-12. 
 
Cupcake and café executives and local artists will serve as the judging panel, and will choose two lucky winners. The top two youth with the best designs will each win one dozen cupcakes for their family.

•Students can drop off their designs to Say Cheese Cafe, 2800 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

•The top five designs will be showcased at the Soul Cups “Draw Your Favorite Cupcake” event and sale at Say Cheese on September 12th.

•The top five drawings will be featured in any photo opportunities. Drawings will not be returned unless a self-addressed and postage paid envelope is included.

•Again applicants MUST be ages 7-12.

•Also, on September 12th Soul Cups Cupcakes will once again sell their famous cupcakes at Say Cheese and debut two new cupcake samples:

Lemon Drop cupcake (made with fresh lemon juice and lemon filling)

Piggy Pop cupcake (savory & sweet creation; chocolate bacon)

This is one sweet event parents and children can enjoy and savor together.

In July, we featured a cupcake photo contest sponsored by Baked By Melissa, a New York City cupcake bakery.  The results are in, and the photos are stunning!  Check the cupcake photos out for yourself at BakedByMelissa.com.

Congratz to the winners including Shelby Chan who nabbed $500 and 100 Free cupcakes!

It may be a little difficult to navigate the photos.  I tried dragging and flicking the photos to the left, but that doesn’t advance the photos.  Look for a little arrow on the right hand side.  Click on that to see the next photo!

I think my favorite is the Jesus bear cupcake photo.  What is your favorite?

Hello dear readers,

We are looking to add new writers to the ATC team.  AllThingsCupcake.com has a long tradition of being a leader in bringing cupcake news, products, and ideas to the attention of cupcake lovers everywhere.   As a leading cupcake website with over 3,000 unique visitors a day, there will be no problem with having your voice heard.

If you have a point of view about anything cupcakes, write me an email at [email protected].  Let me know a little about yourself and what you would like to write about.

Harrison at ATC

SusieCakes of Newport Beach, CA is offering a free applesauce cupcake for any pre-school through 6th grade student who received an “A” assignment from Sept 1 through Sept 30.

An additional drawing to win cupcakes for your entire class is available at the store.  The more entries from your class, the better your chance of winning!

What a fun giveaway event for SusieCakes.  It hooks directly into a seasonal back-to-school trend.  There is positive social value being created by motivating young children.  Finally, it is great targeted marketing to the key parents demographic.