Groundhogs Day is tomorrow and even though here in North Carolina we have had a mild winter so far, I am hoping the groundhog does not see his shadow! I am ready for spring weather! I love these Groundhogs cupcakes created by Bloom Designs using green frosting, sprinkles, and teddy grahams. The cupcakes are so easy and the teddy graham looks cute popping out of the frosted cupcake!
Cupcake Place Mat from Kohl’s $4.79 each
I love walking through the stores this time of year because so many stores pair cupcakes and hearts in their Valentine’s decor items. So far I have spotted cuppies in the Valentine’s sections at Walmart, Target, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Christmas Tree Shop and Kohl’s. So a big thank you to all the stores who join cupcakes and hearts this holiday season. You make it so much more special for the cupcake obsessed. All Things Cupcake appreciates you!
I don’t know why I’ve never thought of this, but I love it. These white chocolate shavings make a positively elegant cupcake garnish! This photo is courtesy of foodie photographer Esther Fox. And just in case you’ve never played with chocolate shavings before, it is super easy! Just use your vegetable peeler. Then, the next time you go to peel carrots, you’ll have an irresistible cupcake craving!
Good heavens, would you look at these things? Talk about sumptuous! These chocolate covered cherry cupcakes were created by Cupcake Anarchy, the Milwaukee cupcakery that likes to break all the rules. (They also offer beer & bacon cupcakes and honey whiskey cupcakes.)
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f you are anything like me, you love to try new recipes but worry that recipes found are the internet may not be high quality. Never fear, All Recipes is here! Check out this recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes. It has 4 1/2 stars out of 5 and has been review by 870 bakers! I love reading the reviews and seeing how some people modify the recipes for dietary concerns and taste preferences. Sounds like a good one to try out this weekend!
This cupcake makes me smile. I’ve seen rainbows on top of cupcakes before. But this is the first time I can remember seeing a rainbow in a cupcake. This pic was taken by Jonathan Syer, who loves to photograph cupcakes! (Who doesn’t?)
It snowed last night in North Carolina! Sadly it didn’t stick but I still managed to get a delay from it! Thinking about the snow has me longing for a real snow day where the bare trees end up looking like these let it snow cupcakes created by Not Your Momma’s Cookie. She used melted chocolate and a tree template to create the trees. White chocolate and sparkling sugar were added to create the snowy effect. She says she entered the cupcakes in a creative holiday recipe contest, I hope she won!
It’s Girl Scout Cookie season again. I think Girl Scout cookies are pretty great (although I was a Girl Scout myself, so my opinion is slightly biased), and I can’t imagine that one could go wrong with a Girl Scout Cookie Cupcake. These Samoa Cupcakes look SO delicious, and Samoas just-so-happen to be my hands-down favorite Girl Scout cookie. If I knew a Girl Scout, I would definitely have to buy a box (or two or three) just to make this recipe!
For a few years now I have been reading The Little Red House’s blog but I somehow didn’t realize these Almond Cupcakes with Chocolate Coconut Buttercream were from her blog when I repinned the cupcakes on Pinterest. I have been trying to eat more almonds since the fall when I learned some of the latest research about almonds which help keep you full longer and keep blood sugars steady hours after consuming them. Almond cupcakes would count as eating almonds, right? Even if they don’t count, I still think these cupcakes sound and look great based on The Little Red House’s picture shown above.
Impressed? So was I. Now this is cupcake art! And McGreevy Cakes of Akron, New York has provided a video tutorial to help you create these artistic wonders yourself! Check it out:
This time of year is when everyone is on a healthy kick, my local whole foods is crowded with those looking to eat healthy. My local gym is crowded with those looking to be physically fit. With that in mind I’m sure a lot of people are avoiding cupcakes right now. But what if you chose a “healthy cupcakes”? I spotted these Beet & Kale Chocolate Cupcakes on The Realistic Nutritionist’s blog.
A little side note, I’m really excited to have found this blog, it means there are other nutritionists and dietitians who love cupcakes as much as I do. Continuing with the cupcakes, the realistic nutritionist claims that these cupcakes are a dream come true because they have vegetables in them but do not taste like vegetables! There are only 191 calories per serving and low in fat, so all of the resolutioners out there can enjoy a little “healthy” cupcake.
We all know that the New Year is often a time of setting new goals, oftentimes related to our weight and/or health, but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up cupcakes altogether. Why not take your favorite cupcake recipes and tweak them a bit to make them a tad healthier? Take a look at Betty Crocker’s Healthified Chocolate Frosted Cupcakes recipe. With low or no-fat ingredients and the omission of egg yolks, it has 67% less fat than the original recipe and 46% fewer calories.
I’ve been using Wilton Color Mist spray on food coloring for a while now. They make decorating easy and everyone thinks I’m a magician. But now they have pearl Color Mist, and this one is hard to beat! It gives the frosting a shimmering look, just perfect for the princess parties in your future! And as a bonus, it made my hand look a little like the tin man.
Gotta love this new Bath Tea and Cupcake Set bath toys sold online at Target.com. Even us big kids can have fun playing in a bubble bath with this set! And who says you can only play with them in the bath? For only $9.99, this would be a sweet little gift for a little loved one for Valentine’s Day.
Happy New Year’s Eve with a nod to the top grossing film of 2012 (and the third highest grossing film of all time).
So, which superhero is your favorite? (And don’t pretend you don’t have a favorite!)
Christmas might be over, but you don’t have to take down your tree until after the New Year, so it’s not too late to indulge in some of these tasty treats! (Or, you could just file away this idea for next year!) Check out The Stir’s recipe. It involves sugar ice cream cones, lots of green frosting, and candies of your choice for the ornaments. Your kids (and you, too!) will love decorating these!
If you are planning a slightly more sophisticated New Years Eve Party these cupcake martinis by Danielle’s Desserts might be just what you are looking for. They are simple yet classy and the gold liners and flowers make them perfect for a NYE table place setting.
I have to admit there have been many New Years Eves in my twenty something years that I have spent watching the ball drop from my couch. Sometimes it is nicer to just sit at home and relax instead of getting all dressed up and staying up late. If you are planning on staying in or throwing a little NYE get together, these ball drop cupcakes by Confessions of a Cookbook Queen are the perfect cupcake! I know they cupcakes and resolutions that go along with the blog post are two years old but they made me laugh so you should definitely read them!
Cupcake Hand Warmer
So did you get everything on your list this year? If you had cupcake items on your list then UK based Ditsy Daisies is the place to find them. Longtime All Things Cupcake friend and sponsor has some of the cutest and most uniquely sweet items. Here are a few or my favorites and FYI, they take Paypal and ship to the US too!
Cappuccino Cup & Saucer
And did you know that Ditsy Daisies has much, much more than cupcakes? Clocks, magnets, tins, coasters, dolls, stationery, books, soaps, cake stands, towels, pillowcases, pens, oven mitts and so much more. Make sure to visit their site and take a look around!
If your house is anything like mine I’m sure your spending today baking and cooking! We already have three types of cookies made and a fourth cookie dough chilling. I have a feeling we wont have time to make cupcakes but if we were going to I would bake these skinny gingerbread cupcakes with sweet cinnamon glaze by The Scrumptious Pumpkin. Gingerbread and cinnamon are two flavors and smells that remind me of Christmas and these cupcakes are supposed to be healthy! What kind of cupcakes does your family bake for the holidays?
Yes, it’s Merry Christmas Eve, but let’s not forget some people are graduating this time of year! (As if those families weren’t already busy enough!) Here are some celebration graduation cupcakes from Sam’s Cake Factory. Congrats to all those holiday scholars out there!
My sister sent me the link to the Hello Cupcake App video for ornament cupcakes being produced at the factory. It’s a really cute little video with great sounds that kids are sure to love. If you are interested in trying to make your own ornament cupcakes, the technique of the month is shimmering and glimmering which will get you started!
Love,
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Looking for a kid-friendly cupcake idea? Here it is! Rudolph cupcakes from Welcome Sunshine Home! All you need is chocolate frosting, marshmallows, animal crackers, and m&m’s! That’s one yummy looking herd!
Happy Hanukkah from Philly CupKates, the home of cupcaker Katie Juiliano. Nice work Katie! As one might guess, Philly CupKates is located in the great Philadelphia!
