You’ve got to see this to appreciate it. HeatherLynn already told you about this video a few days ago, but I just found a “sneak peek” that I was able to embed. The lovely Katy Perry with giant cupcakes on her bra. The infamous Snoop Dogg in a cupcake suit. What is California coming to? I don’t know, but it sure looks yummy! (And I just can’t stop singing the song!)
I know Heather Lynn is rooting for her own homestate of Massachusetts in what I think is All Things Cupcake’s new favorite show, Cupcake Wars. I just wanted to take a moment to mention that I will be in the cheering section for Team California, or really, Team Southern California. I grew up around Los Angeles, which just happens to be one of the cupcake meccas of the U.S., so I’m happy to see my former home well represented.
During tonight’s episode I have been rooting for Catarah Hampshire of Southern Girl Desserts (LA) and Todd Becker of Becker’s Bakery (Manhattan Beach, CA). I’ll do my best not to spoil anything for folks who might be catching the repeat shows later tonight, but while I am loyal to my homestate, I was actually most impressed by Hollis Wilder of Sweet! (Orlando, FL). Ms. Wilder was hands-down the most adventurous cupcaker of the bunch. I cannot believe she pulled off good cupcakes with salmon in them! I wonder if this will be the beginning of a new wave of savory cupcakes? Watch out bacon!
Tori Spelling seems to be of those celebrities who loves cupcakes just as much as we do.
Owner of Fulfilled…Susumu Tsuchihashi with Tori Spelling
Posing with one of Mrs. Beasley’s Cupcakes
Enjoying a Crumbs Bake Shop cupcake
Here are a few other links to Tori and cupcakes…
Stori Telling by Tori Spelling cupcake
Sneak peek 504-1: Cupcake Time
Being in business for seven generations, Hansen’s Cakes knows a thing or two about cakes & cupcakes. Celebrities love these cakes!
For location, menu, and other information please visit Hansen’s Cakes.
On February 19, 2010 Kim Kardashian launched a line of vanilla cupcake mix through Famous Cupcakes. The mix costs $13 and makes 18 cupcakes. Included in the kit are cupcake liners, a frosting recipe, pink sugar crystal and Kim’s favorite vanilla cupcake mix. The mix is available for purchase at Famous Cupcake stores or online.
Musician and more recently artist, Pharrell Williams was recently on the cover of Modern Painters. Inside, the article discussed some of Pharrell’s latest works of art including a line of chairs. More importantly to all cupcake fans is the cupcake he created. The cupcake is part of a series which features items that Williams views as underrated essentials. The cupcake is made out of 18k white gold and 5,218 stones, including 32.61 ct. cognac diamonds, 15.39 ct. brown diamonds, and 44.5 ct. white diamond. The piece of art stands 2¼ inches high and is 3 inches in diameter. The best part is in a vernissage interview Williams is claims “the irony and the twist of it, the poetry of the project is that no matter how good that looks to people, for me, the taste of cupcakes is worth far more than diamonds could ever be.”
I just wanted to post real quick about the amazing Cupcake Costume on the Ellen Degeneres Show this Morning! It definitly looked like she jumped in an Extra Extra Extra Large foil cupcake wrapper! She was dancing and everything in it. Kellie Pickler who was on the show even mentioned something about how cute it was. I tried finding a picture of it online but i couldnt :-(
But i just wanted to share it with you all!
****UPDATE****
Thanks to our lovely reader we have found a picture of the cupcake. It is just a screen shot so it isnt the best picture in the world but here it is.
Thanks Erika!!!!
Singer Katy Perry of “I Kissed a Girl” fame has taken her embrace of cupcake to a new level. At first it was eating cupcakes…
Then it was accessorizing with a cute cupcake handbag.
Now she is wearing cupcake too. :)
Lyndsey of Kitchen doughdough is all about following her dreams. One of her current dreams is to be a guest on the Ellen show. By entering this contest you can help make that happen for her!
Cakespy Art!
The amazing Jessie Oleson of Cakespy is donating this piece of cuppie art for their giveaway!
Karen Tack and Alan Richardson, big-time authors, were SO awesome to donate a copy to me for this giveaway!!! Visit their site here.
Pots and Pins Cupcake Apron, Stand, Doily, Tablecloth, and Tote!
The amazingly talented at Pots and Pins (a huge food and quilting blog!) made the most adorable cupcake things ever for this giveaway! If you would like her to make some for you…just email [email protected]
Modern Materials Tray, Placemats, and Napkins!
A favorite store is closing, and it is a heartbreaking reason why. Modern Materials is an AMAZING business started from scratch by Sheri and her husband. They had a beloved store in Salt Lake City, which closed due to Sheri’s battle with cancer. About a month ago, they reopened a store in Sugarhouse called Habitat by Modern Materials, which is AWESOME!! Sheri donated these fun napkins and tablecloths for the giveaway! Lyndsey added a bright orange tray she bought there, which is great to display cupcakes.
Sadly, though, Sheri emailed Lyndsey to tell her that she has been diagnosed with MS and is still fighting tumors, and will be closing on a permanent basis. wanted to share that they are having a sale, effective now in Salt Lake City…more details will be in a separate post. They are located at 1297 Miller Avenue. Lyndsey is hoping they will still be able to operate their online store, www.modernmaterialsdesign.com, which features “affordable modern accessories and lighting.”
Kara’s Party Ideas’ Circus Party Pack!
Kara’s Cupcake Onesie!
Deanworks Handmade Journal!
Sam’s Handmade Frames! There are 3 ways to enter to win ALL of these fabulous prizes (make sure to leave a separate comment for each so you get each entry!):
Love him or hate him, he was undeniably a genius. I found it fascinating that people have started to use cupcakes to express their feeling. Now cupcakes aren’t only found at weddings, but also in mournings.
Here are some photos of Michael Jackson Cupcakes that have appeared nationwide.
Actor Owen Wilson was spotted eating a cupcake in Georgetown Maryland. It is reported he stopped by Georgetown Cupcake for a red velvet and white chocolate cupcake.
Actress Amanda Setton for the show Gossip Girl is shown posing with cupcakes in front of the Cupcake Stop truck in NYC. We wrote about the Cupcake Stop truck earlier as it is a mobile cupcake shop roving NYC streets for hungry cupcake fans.
MARTINI & ROSSI® INTRODUCES SPARKLING ROSÉ
ENHANCING ITS PORTFOLIO OF ITALIAN SPARKING WINES
Sip into Summer with Martini & Rossi’s New, Fun and Flirty Rosé
MIAMI (May, 2009) – MARTINI & ROSSI, the leading name in Italian winemaking, proudly announces the addition of its sparkling MARTINI & ROSSI Rosé to its portfolio of fine wines. Cultivated in the finest growing areas of the Piedmont and Veneto regions in Italy and made with handpicked Moscato Bianco, Malvasia and Brachetto grapes, this delicious, aromatic Sparkling Rosé is the perfect complement to the MARTINI & ROSSI sparkling wine collection. By expanding its portfolio and adding Rosé for the first time, MARTINI & ROSSI completes its “sparkling trio,” which currently boasts a naturally sweet Asti (dosage: 90 grams/liter) and an extra dry Prosecco (dosage: 15 grams/liter), providing a unique style and taste for every occasion. Light and crisp, the MARTINI & ROSSI Sparkling Rosé (dosage: 49 grams/liter) is flirty and lively enough to get you away from the elements of winter and think of spring.
Sparkling Rosé wines are taking the nation by storm, gaining in popularity* and showing a growing presence on restaurant wine lists and at home dinner parties nationwide. Available just in time for spring and summer when Rosé wines are most fashionable, MARTINI & ROSSI Sparkling Rosé is perfect for a variety of occasions, from a romantic dinner at home to a celebratory party or a special girls night in, all enjoying MARTINI & ROSSI Rosé in a responsible manner.
Soft pink in color and fully sparkling, MARTINI & ROSSI Sparkling Rosé is characterized by enticing aromas that blend hints of citrus, elderflower and soft peach with delicate notes of wild Rosé. It pairs perfectly with an assortment of foods, especially lighter flavors of fruits, cheeses and fish. MARTINI & ROSSI Sparkling Rosé can be enjoyed in any mood or occasion, whether you are starting off your night, looking to enhance a meal or celebrating with friends.
One of the most iconic brands in the world, MARTINI & ROSSI is the leading name in Italian winemaking and a purveyor of the highest quality wines, with MARTINI & ROSSI Asti the number one-selling imported sparkling wine in the United States and MARTINI & ROSSI Vermouth, the number one-selling vermouth brand in United States, and the world. Since its founding in 1863, MARTINI & ROSSI has fostered a pioneering spirit to develop unique products that represent the very best in Italian quality and style. The winemaker’s dedication and passion for excellence is tasted in every one of its products and the new Sparkling Rosé is no exception.
MARTINI & ROSSI Sparkling Rosé will be available in a 750ml bottle and 187ml 4-packs that are perfect for sharing with friends and make a great addition to picnics or beach parties. MARTINI & ROSSI Sparkling Rosé can be found at fine wine retailers this spring and retails for a suggested price of $12.99.
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*According to Nielsen, volume of sparkling rosé grew nearly 22% since last year.
ENJOY OUR GOOD TASTE WITH YOUR GOOD JUDGMENT ® ©2009. MARTINI & ROSSI AND THE MARTINI & ROSSI BALL AND BAR LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS. IMPORTED BY MARTINI & ROSSI WINE COMPANY, MIAMI, FL. ITALIAN SPARKLING WINE.
We have a winner and could not wait to let you in on who the winner is!
• Melanie
February 28th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
She sang the original version of “You’re My Honey Bunch” in 1994.
Please make sure to send an email to [email protected] with your mailing address. Congrats Melanie and thanks for being an ATC reader!!
You’re my Honeybunch, Sugarplum Pumpy-umpy-umpkin, You’re my Sweetie Pie You’re my Cuppycake, Gumdrop Snoogums-Boogums, You’re the Apple of my Eye And I love you so and I want you to know That I’ll always be right here And I love to sing sweet songs to you Because you are so dear
The ANSWER: Amy Castle
Our contest now closes. Many thanks to all who participated. ATC readers really know their cupcakin trivia. A winner will be announced by Jess after she uses a random selection process. The winner of course will be announced here! Please be sure to notify Sweet Cuppin Cakes Bakery and Cupcakery Supply your mailing address to receive your prize!
Thanks again to everyone! Good Luck!
More information on Amy Castle can be found at The Cuppycake website.
How sweet it is. Kelly Ripa, talk show host, and veteran of the school bake sale scene, used her new Electrolux range to bake a signature batch of cupcakes to kick off a digital campaign to help fight ovarian cancer. For every virtual cupcake sent at electroluxappliances.com this February, Electrolux will donate a $1 to The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
Along with sending a virtual cupcake this Valentine’s Day, Electrolux is selling “Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve” T-shirts, designed by Ripa, on its Web site (www.electroluxappliances.com) For each T-shirt sold, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the OCRF to support research to find a cure.
And to top it off, Electrolux is auctioning off a one-of-a-kind red kitchen suite on eBay. The bidding on the “Red Hot Red” kitchen – which includes a built-in range, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave – starts Wednesday, February 11th at 3 p.m. EST and lasts until 3 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 18th. All proceeds of the charity auction benefit the OCRF as part of Electrolux’s commitment to help this worthy cause.
Today I thought I would bring about a cupcake trivia game.
With her blog being clicked on millions of times it should not take many true cupcake fans long to figure it out! When you think you know who she is, in comments do not type her name, just a fact you can find out about her. If her name is typed in, that would pretty much VOID the contest.
On March 15th I will reveal who it is and get Jess the owner of this blog to randomly draw for a baking kit from my webstore. Valued at $50.00 retail.
Sound like fun? Oh yeah! Happy Baking and Good Cupcakin’ Luck ;o)
In our February issue, you’ll find inspired ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts and treats, plus dozens of new ideas for a perennial favorite — cupcakes! Plus, learn how to navigate the wine store, get the basics of making crepes, and make hearty recipes for meat and potatoes, and more.
Here’s a list of Martha’s favorite cupcakes and bakeries around the country that we’re sure you’ll love.
Swirlz Cupcakes
Swirlz Cupcakes is located in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago (705 West Belden, Chicago, IL 60614; swirlzcupcakes.com). Its stylish store and artfully-decorated treats are two reasons we love Swirlz.
Martha’s Pick from Swirlz:
Martha picked the chocolate passion cupcake. The rich chocolate cake, bittersweet ganache, homemade passion-fruit curd, and passion-fruit buttercream are topped with delicious candied sunflower seeds. Swirlz also offers a gluten-free variation of this chocolate passion cupcake. Special thanks to Jeremy Sher for use of these photographs.
I got a text message from CM Punk last Tuesday letting me know that not only did he get a cupcake tattoo that afternoon, but he also declares 2009 “Year of the Cupcake.” The first tattoo photo (taken with his Sidekick) was pretty bad so last night I asked him for a new one. This one’s better, believe it or not, and he said Shawn Michaels took it, which makes it even more awesome.
You may recall the Sugar Slam bake off I hosted a few months ago- Punk picked a Pepsi cupcake as the winner not only because it was named after him, but also because it wasn’t really frosted. What kind of frosting hater gets a cupcake tattoo?
2009: Year of the Cupcake according to CM Punk, you heard it here first.
From ZillyCakes.com in Buffalo, NY
This gorgeous work of cupcake art took over 40 hours to complete in 9 different shades of fondant. It spanned 5 feet by 6 feet, and was fed to Volunteers at Buffalo’s Obama campaign headquarters.
Our hats off to you, ZillyCakes! You make gorgeous cakes, and this is a true work of art and labor of love! I’m sure members from either party can appreciate the craftsmanship and work that went into this piece.
I don’t know how many of you watch Grey’s Anatomy, but in an episode called “Save Me” a character named Izzie (played by Katherine Heigl) spends a ridiculous amount of time worrying that she can’t duplicate her mom’s cupcake recipe. Eventually she employs the help of a psychic and the recipe crisis is resolved.
Izzie’s Cupcakes
From abc.com
2 cups heavy cream
10 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce pieces
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 1/2 cups cake flour
20 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce pieces
Set oven to Preheat at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
After warming 2 inches of water over medium in the bottom portion of a double boiler, put the 20 ounces of semisweet chocolate, 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate, and 2 cups of heavy cream into the top portion. Cover with plastic wrap and let it warm for 8 minutes. Then, remove the boiler from the heat and mix until smooth.
Put the coconut extract, eggs, and granulated sugar into a mixing bowl and stir (or electrically beat) with medium power for about four minutes. Then, add the ingredients from the boiler and stir for 20 more seconds at medium power as well. Next, put the baking soda, chocolate chips, and cake flour to the mixture and stir on lower power for 10 seconds. Slowly, stir to medium power for another 10 seconds. Afterwards, stir additionally to make sure all the ingredients seem thoroughly mixed.
Pour the mixture into 36 cupcake baking cups. Allow some room beneath the rim for the cupcakes to rise. Place the cupcakes into the oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes (Test by placing a toothpick into the center of the cupcake; if it comes out clean, the cupcakes are done). Let the cupcakes cool before eating. And enjoy!
Makes 36 cupcakes
You can also find the recipe for the Chocolate Cupcakes and Coffee Cream Cheese Cupcakes that Izzie also makes at Bakespace.
Heidi Klum Collection Lip Gloss (f12 – cupcake) $12.00
Steal the spotlight. Lasting, over-the-top shine and rich color for seductively glossy lips. Wear alone or layer over lip color. Heidi Klum teamed up with Victoria’s Secret Makeup Artist Linda Hay to create this limited-edition makeup line. Made in U.S.A.
Available at Victoria Secret.
Khloe Kardashian on Celebrity Apprentice photo from Reality TV Scoop.
Joan Rivers photo from INF Daily.
Toccara Jones (from ANTM) Photo from MidtownLunch.
The Celebrity Apprentice 2 (also known as The Apprentice 8) has been picked up by NBC for a premiere in January 2009. It is currently being filmed now. It appears that one of their challenges involved the Celebrity Apprentice’s selling cupcakes.
Victoria Beckham is not pregnant, not trying
‘The thought of having another baby now would be a little bit much’
Victoria Beckham already has three kids with husband David Beckham and despite her recent obsession with certain foods, the 34-year-old mother says she’s not trying to get pregnant — at least not right now.
You can read the whole article here.
I asked Shanna the other day if she’d be interested in talking with me about cupcakes. Her response, "yes i love cupcakes, red velvet!". I didn’t want to do any ol’ interview. I wanted something quick, fun, and sassy.
So here we go:
Shanna: Red velvet with cream cheese frosting is my FAVORITE!
Me: Red velvet w/ cream cheese is the best. yum.Me: If you had to choose, would you pick the frosting or the cake?
Shanna: If I had to choose, I would choose to eat the frosting!
Who wouldn’t?Me: In your opinion, what is the sexiest way to eat a cupcake?
Shanna: The sexiest way to eat a cupcake to me is having equal parts of cake and frosting, so i like using my fingers and getting messy!
Getting messy while eating a cupcake is a must.Me: If you were stranded on a deserted island with only one cupcake, what flavor would it be?
Shanna: I would pick red velvet.Me: Mrs Beasley’s or Sprinkles ?
Shanna: I choose mrs beasleys all the way, i like their mini muffins and cupcakes..
Me: I agree!
Shanna: I send their mini muffin baskets to people for holidays and stuff! hehe I personal don’t like sprinkles at all.. too much going on… I like a classic simple cupcake..
And there ya have it folks. Thanks Shanna <3
