My local Joann Fabric store had these fun and festive cupcake yard decorations. I love that they are very colorful and are the perfect decration to tell party guests which house is the house of the birthday boy or girl!
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, here are some yummy looking green tea cupcakes. I think they look quite festive. The green tea powder, used in both the cupcake and the frosting, gives them a nice cool green color.
Lately it seems like every time I go into World Market they have a new cupcake item! If you love cupcakes and have a store near you I strongly suggest you stop in to see all of their awesome cupcake items and easter decor. Yesterday I noticed these great cupcake sign that reads “Life is Sweet” and costs $79.99.
If you have children, then you have crayon scraps. You know, teeny tiny crayon stubs that no one colors with anymore. In our house, sometimes these get eaten by the dog, but if we prevent that from happening, these little crayon scraps pile up in the bottom of the crayon box.
So, what do you do with old crayons? Why, you make cupcakes of course! My kids will happily color with their new “crayon cupcakes,” giving new life to old stubs.
Here’s how:
Did you know that the Oreo cookie turns 100 years old this month? What better way to celebrate than with Oreo cupcakes??
My favorite way to eat an oreo has always been icing first, cookie last. However, after seeing this cupcake, I think my favorite way to eat an oreo would be in cupcake form! Be sure to check out the Oreo Birthday Cupcake recipe, which of course features lots of those delightful treats called Oreos.
Happy (belated) Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
As many of you may and should know, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax came out in the movie theaters this past Friday. This was also Dr. Seuss’ birthday as well!
In honor of him and premiere of The Lorax, Liz from Hoosier Homemade made these amazing Lorax inspired cupcakes!
Make sure to check out Hoosier Homemade every Tuesday for Cupcake Tuesday.
Who out there has seen The Lorax?!
All of the quotes featured in this blog post are by Dr. Seuss.
Today I ran into Walmart to pick up a few groceries and I noticed a display for a new Duncan Hines product, Frosting Creations. Frosting Creations are flavor packets that you stir into frosting to create new flavors. The steps are really easy, start with the frosting starter and choose one of the 12 available flavor options. Make a hole in the frosting center, add the entire flavor packet, and stir until well combined. The flavor options include bubble gum, cotton candy, chocolate marshmallow, cherry vanilla, cinnamon role, white chocolate raspberry, and more! At my local Walmart the flavor packets were $0.94 each. If you decide to try the flavor packets, check out the website, there are recipes for each flavor!
Just in time for spring, here is a very cute idea for ladybug cupcakes!
Romp is a great website for children’s toys, accessories, and room decor. They have a set of four plush cupcakes for $36.00 that are prefect for toy kitchens. There is also an it’s a snap headband that comes with two snaps, a cupcake and a puppy for $20.00.
Okay, now that I have your attention- get your mind out of the gutter! 
These cupcake thongs are actually for books! Check out this adorable set of three pretty pink cupcake bookmarks from Etsy seller, HandmadeWhimzy. I own one of her coin purses and was so impressed with her work, I had to share her shop with you! She has several styles of cupcake thongs so head on over to her shop and find your favorite!
Handmade Whimzy has also made (and quickly sold!) quite a few cupcake aprons too. If you’d like one of those, just go to her shop and send her an Etsy message. She would be happy to work with you!
Have all you folks out in Southern California heard the news? Sprinkles in Beverly Hills will soon be opening a 24-hour cupcake vending machine. This means never-ending access to their delicious freshly-baked cupcakes, mixes, and apparel. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me! Check out their facebook page for more info!
Happy leap year! Are you celebrating this day that only happens once every four years with cupcakes? I think these leap frog cupcakes by Betty Crocker are the perfect way to celebrate the leap year!
The name of these cupcakes is so long but they sound so delicious and like something I would make and love! Joy the Baker made these Chocolate, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough, Toasted Marshmallow cupcakes. There’s so many different components to these cupcakes but each part seems to compliment the others. Chocolate and peanut butter are one of my favorite combinations and I love the thought of cookie dough inside a cupcake. After majoring in nutiriton in college I am well aware of the food safety issues related to eating raw cookie dough but who doesn’t love cookie dough? Top the cupcakes off with a toasted marshmallow meringue and you have one deliciously rich cupcake combination!
Planning a wedding? Check out these amazing beauties! These pictures were taken at a wedding in Australia by Flickr’s mutedsinger. This is the bouquet I would like to catch!
Today the black bean cupcake with guava frosting was supposed to make its debut at the Food Network’s South Beach Food & Wine Festival. Who in the world thought up such a combination, you might be asking yourself? Goya Foods, a well-known Hispanic foods company, and pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith came up with this recipe in response to the challenge to make a dessert using the company’s product line. Go here for a recipe and see what you think!
I have always been a fan of themed parties. I think it makes for easier party planning and I like it when things are coordinated! The Sweetest Occasion blogged about Amory a four year old’s cupcake themed birthday party. The whole party is dedicated to cupcake decorating, both real cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles and paper craft cupcakes. Even the party favors were cupcake props! The pictures of the party make it look like a fun birthday for any age!
Just in case there isn’t enough temptation in your life, check out what I just discovered: Butterfinger Cupcakes. I am so trying these! Steph, over at Plain Chicken has figured out a way to recreate a cupcake that she first discovered at Disney World. And she has shared the recipe and instructions with us! Hooray!
Even though Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) has already come and gone, I thought I would share this recipe anyway. It’s never too late to begin planning for next year’s Mardi Gras feast, right?
Maybe next year you can give your party a little twist by serving up some of these King Cake Cupcakes with a cinnamon cream cheese filling. Don’t forget to hide the plastic baby (or whatever object you choose to use) inside one of them!
Have you seen these Yummy plush cupcakes? I have no idea what I would do with a 15 inch plush cupcake that costs $75.00 but the smiling face makes me want one! There are also mini 4.5 inch plush cupcakes that come in three different colors and are much more affordable at only $15.95 but the larger cupcake is much more fun!
When it comes to cupcakes, I’m pretty open-minded. But I was truly horrified when I saw the title “Sushi Cupcakes.” Then I saw the picture. So, because this picture made me laugh aloud, I thought I should share it with you. I dare you to tell your friends you’re bringing sushi cupcakes to the party, and then show up with these:
Click here for a more involved way to make “sushi cupcakes.”
While searching on Etsy this morning for new and interesting cupcake items, this handsome little guy caught my eye. How cute is he and check out the adorable cupcake bandana he is helping to sell on Booh’s Etsy shop. Would be great for a child, puppy or you! Only $15 and make sure to check out her sweet cupcake hairbows too!
My local WalMart already has the Easter merchandise out. I noticed this box of plastic cupcake egg hunt candy filled “eggs” in the seasonal section. The box includes 28 cupcakes instead of the traditional eggs filled with lemon heads and jellybeans for $5.48.
From Scratch: A Business Story is the story of Crave Cookies and Cupcakes. Two sisters started Crave Cookies and Cupcakes in 2004 after years of making cookies for family and friends. The From Scratch: A Business story details the sister’s journey from using an old pizza oven and two kitchen aid mixers in their original Calgary, Canada location through their expansion to seven storefront locations.
ATC was sent a copy of the 60-page story to review. I thought the tale of the two sisters business adventure was well written. As I read about their shop and cupcakes I could picture what the inside of the store looked like and see them inside their kitchen baking cupcakes. I love that Crave has stuck with their philosophy of baking from scratch. The story is not just for the cupcake lover or the business entrepreneur; it’s able to appeal to multiple audiences, as it is also a story about family and following a dream when others doubt you. Continue reading »