Archive for the 'Decorating' Category

Giant Cupcake Silicone Pan

Posted by on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Giant Cupcake Silicone Pan $14.99

Finally, a scrumptious cupcake big enough for everyone to enjoy! This tasty cake is sure to be the delight at parties, birthdays or get togethers. Simply fill the non-stick silicone top and bottom halves with batter and bake. Frost with your favorite icing for a delectable treat. Oven and dishwasher safe. 17 1/2″L x 5″H x 8 1/2″ W.

Available at Collections Etc.

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes

Posted by on Monday, December 8th, 2008

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes

Mmm! Toasted and sugared nuts top cream cheese frosting on sweet and spicy pumpkin cupcakes.

Prep Time: 40 min
Total Time: 1 hour 35 min
Makes: 24 cupcakes

 

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sugar
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
1 cup (from 15-oz can) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting

 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  2. In heavy 8-inch nonstick skillet, cook pecans and 2 tablespoons of the sugar over low heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted. Spoon and spread pecans onto sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; toss.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs and pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about 2/3 full).
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.                                     
  5. Frost cupcakes with frosting. Sprinkle edge of frosted cupcakes with pecans; press lightly into frosting.                                                   

Recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker.

**I made a batch of these Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes this weekend for a Christmas Party with my local Moms group. The kids and adults loved them! They were very easy to make too. I left off the nuts because some of the kids in the group had nut allergies. **

Bake With Teacake™ Baking Classes

Posted by on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

At Teacake Bake Shop, baking is our passion. Our mission is to “sweeten your day” in many ways.

Our goal with Bake With Teacake is to inspire you to bake through our classes so newcomers and veteran bakers alike can delight in the fun and joy of baking from scratch at home.

In fact, one of our guiding principles is to “inspire you to have teacake your way.” Whether it means coming in to our bake shops, using our dry mixes or frozen doughs, or learning to bake our very own recipes at home, we welcome you into our kitchen with happy hearts and gratitude.

Classes:

Our classes are kept small and personal with no more than 8 participants and two instructors for optimal hands-on learning.

Classes are each 3 hours long and held on Wednesday evenings from 5-8 PM at our Lafayette store.

Participants must be 18 years or older. Children may participate as long as they are accompanied by an adult and are at least 6 years old. Each participant will take home the baked goods they have prepared, recipe cards, and a $5 gift card good at any Teacake Bake Shop retail location.

For More Information or to Register

Phone: Contact Sarah Meyeroff at 510-655-0865
Email: [email protected]

Class sizes are limited and fill up quickly. Please reserve at your earliest convenience. If you are interested in a class that is sold out, you can still contact us to be put on the waiting list in case of cancellations.

Cookie Classics

Cookie Classics is a beginner’s course in cookie preparation including demonstration and hands-on learning. In this class, you will learn how to prepare 4 types of cookies including hand-rolled and drop cookies. $75 (adults 18 and over), $45 (children 6 and older) 3 Hours, Hands-On

On the Menu: Cookie sandwiches, cookie sandwich filling, buttercream-frosted soft sugar cookies, shortbreads, and chocolate chunk cookies.

Cupcake Classics

Cupcake Classics is a beginner’s course in cupcake and frosting preparation including demonstration and hands-on learning. In this class, you will learn how to prepare 3 types of cupcakes and 1 type of buttercream as well as learn how to frost and decorate with two additional types of buttercreams. $75 (adults 18 and over), $45 (children 6 and older) 3 Hours, Hands-On

On the Menu: Vanilla cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, pink velvet cupcakes, vanilla buttercream, chocolate buttercream, cream cheese frosting.

Cookies to Sweeten the Season:

Cookies to Sweeten the Season is a great way to start celebrating the holiday season. In this class, you will learn how to prepare 4 types of cookies including hand-rolled and drop cookies as well as decorate with festive holiday decorations. $75 (adults 18 and over), $45 (children 6 and older)

On the Menu: Sugar cookies in classic holiday shapes, Gingerbread Men, Mint Cookie Sandwiches with Mint Creme filling, and soft Pumpkin Patch cookies drizzled with caramel icing and chopped pecans. 3 Hours, Hands-On

Cupcakes to Sweeten the Season:

Let the holiday festivities begin with our Cupcake to Sweeten the Season class. In this class, you will learn how to prepare 3 types of fun holiday flavored cupcakes and 1 type of buttercream as well as learn how to frost and decorate with two additional types of buttercreams. $75 (adults 18 and over), $45 (children 6 and older) 3 Hours, Hands-On

On the Menu: Gingerbread cupcakes, pumpkin cupcakes, chocolate snowball cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, cinnamon cream cheese frosting, vanilla buttercream.

Our Policies

Return Policy: Classes must be paid in full at the time of registration with a credit card. Full refunds are given for cancellations seven days or more prior to the class date. For cancellations made less than seven days from the class date, exchanges will be given for the full value of the class.

Rescheduling: Bake With Teacake reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes as needed. If a class is cancelled, we will notify all students and provide full refunds. Class menus should not change, but we reserve the right to alter menus as needed.

Clothing: All participants for all classes must wear close-toed shoes. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that you would wear in the kitchen. We will provide aprons to wear during the class.

Please check with the Teacake Bake Shop for dates and availability.

Christmas Cupcake Roundup from FamilyFun

Posted by on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Claus Cupcakes

Edible Ornament Cupcake

Frosty the Cupcake 

Polar Bear Cubcakes

Rudolph the Red-nosed Cupcake

All of these recipes and more are available at FamilyFun.

Snowman Ornament Cupcakes

Posted by on Monday, December 1st, 2008

Snowman Ornament Cupcakes photo from the Amazing Christmas cupcakes post on the This Mama Cooks! On a Diet blog.

Available at Cutting Edge Cake Designs.

Giant Cupcake Cakes

Posted by on Monday, December 1st, 2008

We received this email with photos from ATC Reader Jennifer Bermillo…

“Here are some giant yummy cupcakes that we have made.”

Thanks for sharing these with us Jennifer! They are so beautiful!

Cupcake Mix for Dogs

Posted by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Cupcake Mix for Dogs $9.99

Cupcakes are all the rage and now you can share the experience with your four-legged friends. Our mix contains everything you need to make 18 delicious wheat and corn-free cupcakes by simply adding water, two eggs, and a little love. The kit includes a natural mix in peanut butter chip flavor, yogurt frosting, miniature hand-piped yogurt bone decorations, and baking & decorating instructions in a beautiful gift box.

Also available…

Seasonal Cupcake Mix for Dogs $9.99

Available at Petit Four Legs.

Thanksgiving Cupcakes

Posted by on Thursday, November 27th, 2008

In the United States, Thanksgiving falls annually on the fourth Thursday in November.

Thanksgiving Cupcakes from Martha Stewart.

Gobbling-good Cupcakes from FamilyFun. 

Gobble em’ up! Thanksgiving Cupcakes from No Fuss Fabulous.

Thanksgiving Cupcakes from Cake Decorating Ideas.

Happy Thanksgiving from ATC!

Molten Brownie Cupcakes

Posted by on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Molten Brownie Cupcakes

  • 1/2 cup(s) (semisweet) chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick unsalted) butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter or margarine
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 box(es) (22-and-1/2-oz.) brownie mix, with chocolate syrup pouch
  • 1/2 cup(s) sprinkles, such as stars or confetti, optional
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 12 muffin cups (11/4″ x 23/4″) with butter or cooking spray. In a medium microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter, uncovered, on high, 45 to 60 seconds, or until they melt and mixture can be stirred smooth.

    In large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks with wire whisk or electric mixer until foamy. Reserve chocolate syrup pouch from brownie mix. Gradually beat dry brownie mix into egg mixture until well blended. Gently stir in melted chocolate mixture. Fill muffin cups halfway with brownie batter; top each with 1/2 tsp. sprinkles, if desired, then finish off with remaining brownie mixture.

    Bake 11 to 14 minutes, or until edges are set. Do not overbake the centers should be soft. Cool 2 minutes in pan.

    Loosen each cupcake with knife and invert onto heatproof tray or cookie sheet.

    Recipe and photo are from Delish.

    Black Cake Stands (Set of 2)

    Posted by on Monday, November 24th, 2008

    Black Cake Stands (Set of 2) $62.95

    Cupcakes, cookies, brownies and caramel apples…show them off on our cake stands. Your homemade buttercream icing will really pop against the black stoneware whether you stack the stands together or separately. Microwave and dishwasher-safe. (Small, 8″ dia. x 4-1/2″; large, 10″ dia. x 5-1/2″)
    Available at Gooseberry Patch.

    A Ladybug Lullaby from Dozen Flours

    Posted by on Monday, November 24th, 2008

    A Ladybug Lullaby from Dozen Flours.

    Cupcakes by Chocalot

    Posted by on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

     

    Cupcakes by Chocalot is the First Cupcakes Shop in Indonesia. They have an awesome variety of signature cupcakes cupcakes, as well as some exciting new flavors. They also offers custom orders. Cupcake stands are available to rent.

    Please visit Cupcakes by Chocalot for more information and locations.

    Sift Cupcakery’s Thanksgiving Cupcakes

    Posted by on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

    Sift Cupcakery located in Cotati, CA is an irresistible spot that will hit you with the sweet smell of happiness.  With so many fun flavors, we are sure you’ll end your visit with a bubbly dollop of frosting on the tip of your nose.

    Stop in for a quick treat that is sure to delight.  Order for a party or just because! By the dozen or a single sweet…cupcakes are always the perfect size.

    The Turkey Day dozen is a work of amazing artistry…Mashed Potatoes! Cherry Pie! Stuffed Turkey! Corn on the Cob! Cranberry from the Can!
     
    Cupcakes are our name and fabulous is our game. 

    Personalized Mommy Daughter Apron Set

    Posted by on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

    Personalized Mommy Daughter Apron Set $35.00

    Personalized Pink Mom adult and girls Daughter apron set.

    Girls: 20″L x 15″W with pockets.
    Adults: 24″ L x 28″W with three pockets or 34″L x 24″W with out pockets.

    Other color aprons available: White, Brown, Purple, Black, Khaki. I can get different apron colors and bigger sizes.

    Embroidered with a cupcake and your grils/ mommy name. It can also be embroidered with just the name or a different design or different colors.
    Very cute.

    Great gift!! Also great instead of goody bags for that cooking birthday party!

    Available at Tiny Green Apples.

    Birthday Princess 3-Tier Cupcake Holder

    Posted by on Friday, November 21st, 2008

    Birthday Princess 3-Tier Cupcake Holder $14.99

    Cinderella, Belle and Aurora will make sure all your cupcakes look enchanting on this lovely Birthday Princess tiered holder. Melamine/metal. Imported.

    • Wash thoroughly before first use
    • 13” H. Plates 7”, 8” and 9” diameter

    Please note: some slight assembly required.

    Also available…

    Cars Birthday 3-Tier Cupcake Holder $11.99

    Available at DisneyShopping.com

    Bavarian Rose Cupcake Liners

    Posted by on Friday, November 21st, 2008

    Bavarian Rose Cupcake Liners $4.25

    These charming cupcake liners are perfect for cupcakes, muffins or even craft projects!

    You will receive 50 standard size, greaseproof liners with 2″ bottoms

    Available at Hey YoYo.

    Confections Blue Cupcake Demi Apron

    Posted by on Sunday, November 16th, 2008

    Confections Blue Cupcake Demi Apron $18.00

    Robert Kaufman Confections Blue Cupcake Demi Apron. Simply Yummy!Edges are brown with white dots & compliment the cupcake fabric. All edges are finished and the ruffle is a pleated ruffle. Adults tie around once and double tie for children. Approx: 17 inches long. Makes adorable Hostess , Birthday, Mothers Day & Christmas Gifts! *Fits “one size fits most” Also available in Pink.

    Available at Bella Morgan Boutique.

    Cupcakes We Can Believe In!

    Posted by on Saturday, November 15th, 2008

    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.

    A Fanciful Twist: Halloween Cupcakes

    Posted by on Friday, November 14th, 2008

    Do stop in for Haunted Tea Time… by A Fanciful Twist

    I know Halloween is over but these are just too pretty not to share!

    Felt Dessert Picks (or pencil toppers) Tutorial

    Posted by on Friday, November 14th, 2008

    Felt Dessert Picks (or Pencil Toppers) Tutorial by WhiMSy love.

    Cupcake Cake Wrecks

    Posted by on Friday, November 7th, 2008

    I love a good cake wreck, and this is one of my favorites!

    For Shara’s birthday her son asked the baker to make a “happy monkey cake” ala Curious George. Now, as a reminder for those of us who haven’t watched Saturday morning cartoons in a while, here’s what Curious George looks like:
    And here’s what Shara got for her birthday cake:
    So apparently what the decorator heard was “Curious George after he’s been flattened by a cement truck”. That, or maybe he/she was going for an homage to Teen Wolf:
    After he was flattened by a cement truck.

    For this Cupcake Cake Wreck and more please visit Cake Wrecks!

    Tie-Dyed Cupcakes

    Posted by on Thursday, November 6th, 2008

    Tie-Dyed Cupcakes photo from Food Network

    Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

    Cupcake Caps

    Posted by on Thursday, November 6th, 2008

    Cupcake Caps are edible, cupcake toppers. Decorate your cupcakes with Cupcake Caps! Your cupcakes + Cupcake Caps = Incredible, yummy, party-ready cupcakes for weddings, baby showers, sports, games, birthday parties, and many other events! Fast, easy to use, yummy to taste – Your cupcakes will be the hit of the party!

    • Gorgeous presentation
    • Taste fabulous
    • Great to transport
    • Fast and easy to use

    Available at Cupcake Caps.

    Dessert Toss Apron & Oven Mitt Set

    Posted by on Saturday, November 1st, 2008

    Dessert Toss Apron & Oven Mitt Set On Sale $9.99

    Have your cake and eat it, too! This fun apron and oven mitt set is fashionable and functional. In pink/multi.

    • Cupcake, cake and cookie print offers a sweet look.
    • Matching oven mitt protects you when carrying warm dishes.
    • Adjustable neck loop and tie-back closure on the apron promise the perfect fit.
    • Front pocket conveniently carries utensils.
    • Cotton construction offers long-lasting use throughout the holidays.
    • Details:
      • One size fits most
      • 2-piece set
      • Set includes: apron & oven mitt
      • Cotton
      • Machine wash
      • Imported
      • By St. Nicholas Square®

    Available at Kohl’s.

    Happy Halloween from ATC!

    Posted by on Friday, October 31st, 2008

    How do you win the heart of your lady Zombie? A Zombie Cupcake Necklace is sure to win her over!

    ZOMBIE CUPCAKE NECKLACE PSYCHOBILLY HORROR GOTH KAWAII 

    What did the zombie bring to the Halloween party? Brain Cupcakes, of course!

    Brain Cupcakes From HEY THERE, CUPCAKE! 35 Yummy Fun Cupcake Recipes for All Occasions.

    I bet these Hoffa Zombie Cupcakes from NeedCoffee.com would also be a hit at the party!

    Dressing up as a Zombie baker with a tray of cupcakes would make an excellent costume this year! Are you dressing up? What are you going to be?

    Happy Halloween from ATC!