Our 3,000+ Facebook fans love to upload their cupcake photos. We see everything from cupcake clothes to cupcake wedding cakes to cupcake art. Here are some of my favorites from the past month.
Cupcake Halloween Costume from Danielle
Flower cupcakes by Victoria
Cupcake pants (at Macy’s) by Christine
Sidra made her own birthday cupcakes to share at her work! I want to work with her!
When I moved into my new place my Mom bought me some great Cupcake Wine Glasses. I haven’t used them yet unfortunately, I am scared I will break them. I think they are sooo cute!
I found these Cupcake Wine Glasses on Etsy at JJ’s Paintworks.
Lisa Mantchev
May 18th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Absolutely loved the frog-and-crowns set! I will probably be hostessing a Scooby Doo birthday soon, so either puppies or dog bones next? Or a set of both! :D
Congratulations! Please send your mailing address to [email protected]. Thanks to all who entered and commented on her toppers. Special thanks to Kidscakes for sponsoring this awesome giveaway!
Show someone how much you care about them by writing them a letter, and make it extra special with this Written from Scratch Stationery Set
I found this delicious stationary at ModCloth.com
Here are a few more items from this fantastic store —
Yummy Breakfast Keychain
Cute Confection Key Caps
Happy Saturday cupcake fans! Just a reminder that Sunday is the last day to enter our cupcake topper giveaway sponsored by Etsy seller Kidscakes. Please click here to enter!
For April Fool’s Day we posted Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting. I recently came across Willow Bird Baking and noticed a recipe for “cupfakes,” fake cupcakes! Like the meatloaf cupcakes, they are edible cupcakes but they aren’t the traditional cupcake. Willow Bird Baking’s recipe is for Cheddar Chive and Bacon Cupfakes with Avocado Frosting. I am tempted to try these savory cupcakes; although I wonder if they are still considered cupcakes if they are not really cake. Below is the recipe from Willow Bird Baking.
Cheddar Chive and Bacon Cupfakes with Avocado Frosting
Recipe By:
-Jim N’ Nicks (cheddar biscuits, tweaked)
-Me, with various internet inspiration (avocado frosting)
Yields: 15-17 cupfakes
Cupfake Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 – 1 cup sugar (depending on desired sweetness)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
3/4 cup whole milk
1 egg, beaten
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
5 strips bacon, cooked and chopped, divided
1/2 sweet onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons of fresh chives, chopped finely
2 tablespoons olive oil
Avocado Frosting Ingredients:
4 ripe avocados
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cupfakes: Cook bacon on stovetop or in oven. I bake on a foil-lined baking sheet at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, and drain on paper towels. Crumble 4 strips into small bits, leaving one strip whole for garnish.
In the meantime, pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cheese, milk, egg, butter, baking powder, vanilla, chives, caramelized onion, and bacon bits. Pour into a greased (or paper-lined) muffin pan. Bake for about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes in pan, and then transfer to a cooling rack. Frost only when completely cool.
Avocado Frosting: Mash avocado flesh well in bowl with the back of a spoon or fork. I processed mine in a food processor to ensure extra smoothness. Add in lemon juice and cream cheese, and mix until you have a smooth, creamy consistency. Frost cupcakes with a big star tip (I use 1M). Garnish with pieces of bacon.
NOTE on storage: Store cupcakes in airtight container in fridge when frosted. Place avocado pits in container along with cupcakes to discourage browning (but don’t fret if the frosting browns — it’s just oxidized, and still quite edible and yummy). You may even want to half the recipe if you’re just making these for your family, since they almost certainly won’t maintain they’re beautiful green overnight. For taking them to coworkers or friends, I would make the cupcakes ahead of time and frost immediately before the event.
In an attempt to deviate from the normal, some-what boring standard recipe format, Recipe Look was created. On Recipe Look you will find hand drawn, easy to follow recipes, best of all they are unique recipes that you will want to try. This is a really fun idea, even to do with helping kids. Below is the Chocolate Chip Cupcake with Fudge Frosting Recipe.
Maverick Software has created the Cupcakes! Application for the iphone, ipod touch, and ipad. With the app you’ll be able to bake, decorate, eat and share your custom virtual cupcake creations. You make all the decisions starting with the liners and finishing with the toppings. When your cupcakes come out of the oven you even shake your iphone or ipod touch to get them out of the pan! Once you have finished you can email your cupcakes or add them to your photo library. You can purchase the app for $0.99 from itunes, then get busy creating your own cupcakes without the mess!
As the weather gets warmer and summer approaches, peaches come into season. And as everyone knows, in season produce is cheaper which means you can find great deals and experiment with fun recipes like this Not Quit Nigella Sour Cream & Donut Peach Cupcake recipe. The recipe looks easy and there’s no messy frosting needed!
Makes 10
Ingredients
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a cupcake tray.
2. Sift the flour into a medium bowl, then add a pinch of salt and the caster sugar. In a jug, combine the vegetable oil, egg, sour cream, milk and whisk. Add the wet mixture and the peach pieces to the dry mixture and stir to only just combine. It will be thick and puffy so you will need to spoon it into the cases. Fill until 3/4 full or 7/8 full. I realise it sounds bizarre but I asked Mr NQN to fill it 7/8 full which was perfect for the domed look.
3. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
4. Sift icing sugar on top and shake a little ground cinnamon. Top with some pieces of fresh peach if desired.
I know I have said this before but it is worth saying again: I love Etsy! Where else can you find millions of amazing and unique handmade cupcake items all in one place?
This week’s sweet giveaway comes to you from Etsy seller, Kidscakes. In her shop you can find custom handmade fondant cupcake toppers perfect for your kids’ birthday parties and other special occasions. I was so pleased to open a package containing these little lovelies:
Each one was well-made and oh-so-cute. These toppers are an easy way to embellish your cupcake creations.
This week, Kidscakes is giving away one set (winner’s choice) of fondant toppers. Just go the their Etsy shop then come back to ATC and click on the comment area below. Tell us what topper you would pick to win AND what topper you think Kidscakes should make next. One winner will be chosen on Monday, May 24th. Special thanks to Kidscakes for sponsoring this giveaway!
Jenn from JustJENN recipes had the creative idea to use a ice cube mold as a chocolate mold. She made little chocolate lego men to use as cupcake toppers for her cookies and cream cupcakes. I love her idea because lately I’ve seen tons of fun ice cube molds by Fred & Friends including skulls and crossbones, battle ships, brains, and dentures. Any molded chocolate would make an easy and unique cupcake topper.
I guess I am a little late posting this in time for May Day but I am sure you could find another celebration to make this fun display for. This maypole cake from Martha Stewart consists of a cake, surrounded by cupcakes and topped with an inedible pole and pieces of ribbon. The flowers and festive colors make this cake and cupcake pairing perfect for spring!
Hate the smell of regular wet ones/baby wipes? Well if you love the smell of cupcakes (who doesn’t) we have just the wipe for you.
Sweet Treat Scented Handy Wipes found at fredflare.com
Here are a few other Cupcake Items from fredflare.com
Spring time is often a wet and muddy time of year. So what can you do with your kids outside to make the best of it? How about making some mud cupcakes! Check out this “recipe” from Family Fun.
The classic mud pie needs no improving, but there may be days when your kids want to get more creative with their dirty work. That’s when old kitchen supplies come in handy, for these decorative cupcakes or for a more utilitarian variation: Mud Bricks.
Martha Stewart Living Radio is holding their second annual cupcake contest. Various hosts from SiriusXm Radio Channels came together to create imaginative cupcakes and it’s our job to vote for the best one. The cupcake submissions range from bees and flowers to armadillo shoes in memory of Alexander McQueen. The contest ends Friday, May 14, 2010 so hurry and vote now by visiting the Martha Stewart Living Radio Blog!
photo by ATC Reader Amber
Why are we posting pictures of Chinese food? Because these little takeout boxes are actually full of cupcakes. Reader and ATC fan Amber writes:
I just wanted to share with you some cupcakes that I was able to make this past week. I just bought the new “What’s Up Cupcake book” and was so inspired! I made these for a friends Chinese food party she had and they were a huge hit!
Chow Mein Cupcake by ATC Reader Amber
Fried Rice Cupcake by ATC Reader Amber
These are amazingly creative cupcakes – thanks for sharing them with us, Amber, and thanks for taking that inspiration and running with it.
And the winner is… Cathy!
Cathy
May 3rd, 2010 at 2:17 pm
I think the Malt Ball sounds amazing. It is truly original and I would really love to try it. That could be way more fun for “family movie night” than a box of malt balls :-) Cat
Congratulations! Please send your mailing address to [email protected]. Thanks to all who entered and commented on the Saint Cupcake menu. Special thanks to Saint Cupcake for sponsoring this sweet giveaway!
I love how everyone interprets things differently. A few months ago we posted The Periodic Table of Cupcakes according to Women’s Day. Over the weekend I came across this picture of someone else’s version of the Period Table Cupcakes. This would be such a fun project to take on for school or to try to earn some “brownie” (cupcake) points with a chemistry teacher!
My sister likes peanut butter. My sister also likes chocolate. What my sister does not like are peanut butter and chocolate combined in baked goods. You don’t have to tell me how crazy she is but for her taste buds, these are two ingredients that are both incredibly rich and when combined, they are too rich. Personally, I think chocolate and peanut butter go perfectly together. I came across this recipe for Peanut Buttercups with Peanut-Penuche Icing and I am dying to make them! And I have a feeling they might have the perfect chocolate to peanut butter ratio for my sister.
Ok, so it’s not exactly a cupcake but I couldn’t help but think of cupcakes when I saw these trash bags/liners. And who would argue with you if you said they were giant cupcake liners?
This is just a reminder that Sunday is the last day to enter our Saint Cupcake giveaway. Click here to enter this giveaway.
Have you ever seen or eaten a cupcake that is 6.5 inches tall by six inches wide?? Well now you can ….
Crumbs Bake Shop has now come out with their Colossal Cupcake that feeds 6-8 people and comes in13 flavors.
Oh my Cupcake!
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! No celebration is complete without cupcakes, and cupcakes that fit the theme are even better! There are tons of recipes out there but here are a few ideas to get you started!
Mexican Flag Cupcakes
Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes
Margarita Cupcakes
Mexican Brownie Cupcakes with Chocolate Tequila Ganache
Also known as Cuppie Tour 2010 is a one day tour that 2 sisters, Nicole and Ammy take around New York City and visit 7 Cupcake shops (5 last year). They even have tank tops they have made for this years adventure, “Only the strong will survive…”
Click here to read all about last years tour and their plan for this years tour.
I have visited one of the places they have visited, Magnolia Bakery!
Maybe we should all start our own Cupcake Tour in our areas! What places would you visit in your area?
My first stop would be Cupcapes of Falmouth and then I’d head to Cupcake Charlie’s!
