limoncello cupcake, originally uploaded by vonsachsen.
This lovely cupcake, plus other delightful recipes can be found at tea for one (add to your google reader, this one is a keeper!)
Found on Flickr.
How cute is this? I know, I say that about everything I post but things keep getting better and better in cupcake land! These are “Hey There, Cupcake Boxes” made by dandeedesigns of Etsy.
“What can I say? I’m a sucker for lovely packaging. These boxes will have their recipients swooning over not only the contents {which you provide}, but also the presentation {which I provide}. Perfect for housewarming gifts, neighbor gifts, treats for your valentine…
You will receive:
:5 food safe kraft boxes 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″::
::5 ‘hey there, cupcake’ scalloped stickers::
::20 mini cupcake baking cups::
::white ric rac to wrap around each of the boxes::
::handmade::
::packaged well::”
These would be perfect for cupcake parties! You can get this pack here, for just $14.00!
A big, rich Chardonnay from California’s desirable Central Coast, where the sun drenched grapes create full and elegantly-textured wines. Decadent layers of butter, cream, bright citrus and vanilla melt into a balance of oak and subtle spice. In other words: Sinful.
Available In Store Only
Region: Central Coast
Goes With: Crab cakes, seared Ahi tuna on waffle crackers or fresh-baked French bread and cheese.
Can be purchased at World Market.
I wanted to post something a little different from just shopping cupcake items so I opened up google and did a search for “cupcake crafts tutorial”. The items that I came up with were simply amazing. That there to your left might look like your ordinary crocheted cupcake, but its so much more!
It is an actual crocheted cupcake. Inside of it, is a yogurt container. Isn’t that amazing!
“I came up with these cupcake containers as a multi-purpose gift this past Christmas.
Each “cup” is formed around a yogurt container, with chenille “cake” and “sprinkles” on top.
I filled each one with jewelry, lip gloss, and other fun trinkets.
They’re a great way to re-use yogurt cups and finish off yarn scraps. “
You can find the whole tutorial here.
EternalSunshine is having a Valentine’s give away and all you have to do is comment on this post by February 1st and one lucky commenter will win one of these amazing crocheted cupcakes!
If you would rather purchase one, you can do so at her Etsy Shop. She has red velvet and chocolate, each adorned with some adorable heart buttons!
“Because you know that cupcakes are the smartest baked good of all. Meet Christopher–he’s a recent college graduate who loves to read trashy novels.“
This adorable handmade journal has a super rad cupcake named “Christopher”. He is measured in at 5.5 x 8.5 inches and has 50 unlined pages. The cover is made of sturdy textured watercolor paper which truly adds character to this little fella!
You can get him for only $9.00 at PaperCutsStudio.
PSSST: She also has notepads & to do lists!
All Things Cupcake is looking for more contributors. What does this mean? We are looking for people who love cupcakes, who know how to write a good post and can contribute a few times a week.
Interested? Shoot me an e-mail at [email protected] Subject: Contribute
Have a DIY cupcake party!
Flickr user t-dawg says-
“for kate’s bday, i wanted to make cupcakes, but i couldn’t decide which cake/frosting configuration to make. so i decided to let everyone choose! i made vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, and vanilla bean, chocolate, and coffee frosting, and let people frost their own cupcakes. so delicious. “
I think this is great idea for a fun, creative, and TASTY party! Even your most fickle friends will find a flavor combo they love when they’re the one’s putting them together. Maybe even a station with different decorations, sprinkles and toppers? Don’t forget to bring a camera :)
Originally posted by Metrospective, on 03 April, 2006:
Finding happiness in a cupcake
Recently, I’ve addressed an important question that’s been nagging at me for the past several weeks: how do bakeries make muffins with those beautiful, break-them-off muffin tops?
Perhaps a little background is necessary first.
As I’ve mentioned previously, I’ve been on a bit of a cupcake binge lately. However, my cupcakes are always so small and humble-looking. In the back of my mind, what I’m really thinking about are those behemoths that they sell at Starbucks. If I was truly a cupcake connoisseur, my creations would be just as glamorous looking. Besides, more cupcake is always better, right?
So, I was delighted when I found the answer last week: they make a special muffin pan for this task. The pans have an ordinary-sized receptacle for the paper liner, but the top quickly flares out allowing for muffin-top maximus.
The pans work as advertised, but I quickly discovered a problem.
Imagine a cupcake shaped like a portobello mushroom: it has a small base and a comically-large muffin top. In fact, the top is so large that the cupcake acts as a tiny pedestal for a lot of frosting. And then–just as quickly as you can say ‘Williams-Sonoma’ (professional 12-cup muffin pan, $17)–all of the balance that makes the cupcake so wonderful and so enticing disappears into a top-heavy, 500 calorie turd.
The cupcake–in its infinite wisdom–has taught me something about happiness: find satisfaction in your current abilities because more isn’t always better.
Indulge your sweet tooth with this adorable pink cupcake key cap. Perfect for your house, office, car or locker key. Available at HotTopic.com!
Lyrics:
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
© 1994 Amy J. Music (ASCAP)
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
