Only two years ago, Jilly’s Cupcakes competed on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars and blew away their competition. In the time since winning, they have been hard at work expanding their business in a number of exciting and tasty directions. Turning several of their winning cupcake flavor combinations into a new line of ice cream is just one of the changes they have announced in the last few weeks. Continue reading »
We’ve all had those days in the kitchen where something happens and we’re unexpectedly left with a cupcake tray that has empty liners and the conundrum of whether to reconcile the situation with fewer or smaller cupcakes. Whether you dismiss it as a consequence of the spill at the hands of favorite your little helper or the presence of too many willing volunteers offering their batter-sampling services, you might shrug it off and move on to the next thing. But when that situation arises and you’re alone in the kitchen, you realize the sad truth that the culprit might actually have been your trusty box of cake mix all along.
I remember covering personality tests in class during high school psychology but I don’t remember them ever being this tasty. Burton Cole of Warren, Ohio’s Tribune Chronicle has been taking a look at what our favorite foods can reveal about us in his blog. From cold-shouldered ice cream to the transformative condiments, it can make you feel like you have stepped through Alice’s looking glass when you realize that your favorite tasty treats have a story to tell if you’re willing to listen.
Question: When is it a good idea to post photos of yourself with a cupcake shaped sign on social media sites? Well it certainly is not right after you stole it, that’s for sure.
When the deliciously themed sign for the Cake-ology bakery of Winnipeg, Manitoba was stolen early last week, it was only a matter of time before cupcake lovers wiped the frosting from their mouths and climbed out of the woodwork to track down the thief. Of course, the job of tracking down the sign was made much easier when the photo-happy thief made the brilliant decision to post the pics of herself with the stolen sign on Instagram, complete with a light-hearted admission of her guilt.
Cupcakes are sweet and kids are cute. So it makes sense that by bringing the two together in the right way you can create a recipe for success, right? That is just what the folks at Susie Films have done in their recent short film, Henry’s Cupcakes. Warning: the following short film may put a smile on your face and a growl in your tummy. Do not watch on an empty stomach. Continue reading »
Hello there sweeties! I am sad to say but this may be my last post here on All Things Cupcake. I have loved working here at ATC but we are currently having some issues and I may not be on the payroll anymore. So after almost 4 years here, I am going to do what I always wanted to do- I am going to make a post about my own cupcake stuff in my Etsy shop! It is called StayHomeCupcake and it is full sweets and treats. I have a passion for crafts and sweet crafts are my utmost love!
So stay in touch cupcake fans! Find me (StayHomeCupcake) on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter. Thanks for the past 4 years!
Are these beautiful, or what? Positively dreamy.
These Rainbow Cloud Cupcakes are available at Flour and Sun Bakery of Pleasantville, New York.
I’ll admit–I’m not sure how they did that frosting.
These cupcakes by The Adventures of Sugarbelle are seriously the cutest Easter cupcakes I have ever seen! At first I thought the head of the chick was a macaron but after scrolling down further and looking at the image closer I realized they are little chick cookie cupcakes! They cupcakes look easy to put together but I have a feeling this would be an all day decorating event so if you’re planning on these better start soon!
Meri Meri is one of my favorite companies, everything they make is very cute, especially their cupcake topper sets. For Easter they have this Happy Easter Cupcake Treat Kit on the Hearth Song website. The kit, which costs $12.99 includes two egg boxes with tags and ribbons, 24 mini cupcake liners, and 12 cupcake toppers. I love that the cupcakes are displayed in the egg carton, such a festive idea that you could easily replicate on your own after dying a dozen Easter eggs!
I came across this recipe for steam cupcakes and I very curious about them. They are actually called Apam dot to which translates to dotted steam cupcakes. According to the description, these little cupcakes have a soft, airy, spongy cake texture. The cupcakes only have seven ingredients, including the filling which seems fitting since the little polkadots on these cupcakes are too cute to be covered in frosting.
Each Sunday I like to flip through the Parade Magazine that comes inside the Sunday newspaper with the coupons and flyers. There is usually a good recipe or two inside. This week, in preparation for Easter there is a vanilla cupcake recipe and three Easter cupcake decorating ideas. I think I have seen versions of these over the years but sometimes it’s good to see an old idea again. Personally I still love the “hot chick” because it looks too easy to mess up!
I haven’t really kept up with college basketball, but I believe the Indiana Hoosiers are in first place? Either way, they are something to celebrate, and Indianapolis’s own cupcakery, The Flying Cupcake, is doing it in style with these clever Hoosier cupcakes. Very cute and likely quite delicious. It’s enough to make me watch college basketball!
I found these creative Bunny’s Carrot Garden Easter Cupcakes on Wilton’s website. I know filled cupcakes are very popular right now and I think these cupcakes would be a huge hit at any Easter celebration! Most of the reviews say that they are easy to make and guest liked them.
Easter is just 10 days away, which means if you haven’t started getting your Easter baskets ready it is time you start. Or you could just buy this Sweets in Bloom Easter Cupcake from Walmart for $26.99. The ceramic keepsake cupcake container is filled with Peeps, Jelly Beans, SweetTarts, Dum Dums and more making it a fun gift for children or adults.
Happy Spring! It seems the cool weather has every one, even Mother Nature thinking it’s still winter. Today happens to also be Macaron Day. As a dessert lover and a fan of all things Parisian, I love macarons. I dare to ask, have you noticed how they are kind of the new cupcake, Paper Source has a good selection of macaron gift items! If you are like me and love both macarons and cupcakes and of course you love spring, you could make these macaron cupcakes like Polka Dot Bride made! They are colorful, springy, and the perfect way to enjoy both treats!
These Crayola pick your pack cupcake my day crayons are a Target exclusive and a steal at only $0.79! There’s only one review on the Target website but according to the review, these eight colored crayons are great colors! I think they would make a great item to throw into an Easter basket!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! I hope you all have a very lucky day and if you’re old enough you have a green beer or one of these Guinness, Jameson & Baileys cupcakes! These triple liquor cupcakes have Guinness in the frosting, Jameson in the chocolate ganache, and Baileys in the frosting. Topped with a small green shamrock, these cupcakes by Cake & Allie look festive and delicious!
A 30 calorie cupcake? Is it possible? These frozen yogurt cupcakes are easy to make (only 4 ingredients), beautiful, and good for you! It’s the perfect spring cupcake! You can find the recipe and instructions at Fit Sugar.
There are so many different options for St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes. At first it seems like the classic dyed green is the only option but when you start thinking about it there are Irish car bomb cupcakes, mint variations of cupcakes, lucky charms cupcakes, and these Emerald Isle Cupcakes from Gooseberry Patch. Instant pistachio pudding mix gives the cake portion their green coloring and a few drops off food coloring help add a darker festive green to the frosting.
Do you dress your kids in festive outfits? I think these cute kawaii St. Patrick’s Day cupcake shirt from Zazzle is perfect for this sunday! Prices start at $19.00 for this shirt that has just the right amount of green and shamrocks!
The past few years when it’s time for St. Patrick’s Day I start seeing the McDonald’s commercials for their Shamrock Shake. The mint flavored, bright green colored shake is the inspiration behind these shamrock milkshake cupcakes from Better Homes and Gardens. Buttermilk and creme de menthe give these cupcakes their minty milkshake flavoring.
I know I have shared my love of Sur La Table in the past and I am so excited that in the last few months a store opened up at my local mall. The only down side to having the store near by is I see and want things like this Duo Icing Set. What an ingenious idea! For $14.95 you get eight bags and six tips. The bags are not your ordinary bags, these bags have a divider down the middle so you can simultaneously pipe two colors at one time!
We recently brought you cupcake toothpaste, but we don’t want your dental care to be incomplete. So here’s your cupcake dental floss. Yum or ew? I found this sweet string at the local comic book store–what, that’s not where you buy your toiletries?–but you can also get some via Amazon. Don’t forget to floss!
This has to be one of our favorite sayings here at All Things Cupcake! And now for only about $5, you can wear it on your nails. Fun? Yes! Quirky? Yes, that too! These decals are being sold on Ebay from seller yr_nails_online and they have many, many different designs. It seems that decal nail art is very much in (sweet) style!
How to apply:
1. Paint your nails with a clear base coat or a colour of your choice
2. Cut the Nail Decal to size allowing for some excess to trim
3. Soak the Nail Decal in warm water for 30-60 seconds
4. Remove from water, pat dry on a tissue and peel design from backing paper
5. Position onto nail and smooth down with finger and trim excess with nail scissors
6. Apply generous coats of clear top coat to protect your beautiful new design
7. Enjoy :)
I really like the peplum tops that are in style right now. I think they are very figure flattering and when accentuated with an embroidered cupcake it’s very cute! This peplum cupcake bustier is designed by Nishe and costs $93.25. The adjustable metallic bow belt is even included! You will be ready for your birthday in this outfit!