cupcake mama

Hello Kitty

2011-05-22T15:18:00.000-07:00

I was asked by my sister in law to create some Hello Kitty cupcakes for my niece's 4th birthday. I thought like it sounded like a cute idea so this is what I came up with. I just made a simple vanilla cake and topped it with vanilla frosting. I had to give my normal swirl of frosting a little smoothing out so that I could decorated it. I used bubble gum tape for the bow, and black decorating gel for the eyes and whiskers. For the kitty's cute little nose I just used a small piece of yellow fondant. They turned out so cute, and they were a huge hit at the party!

Bird Nest Cupcakes

2011-04-27T15:59:00.000-07:00

I thought that this was a sweet and festive idea for Easter. They turned out really cute! With a toasted coconut nest and jelly bean eggs these cupcakes look just like a little bird nest. These were made with yellow buttermilk cake and swiss meringue buttercream frosting, but they can be made in any flavor that you like.

Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

2011-04-27T15:52:00.000-07:00

I am a big fan of key lime pie, so these cupcakes were ones that I was very anxious to try. I made a simple vanilla cake with a hint of lime zest, and then filled the inside of the cupcake with a key lime filling. They were topped with a super light and fluffy meringue topping. A delicious treat for any key lime pie lover!

1st Cake

2011-02-21T11:31:00.000-08:00

My children and I love to watch "Cake Boss", the cakes that they make are always so nice! Using the show for inspiration I decided to give it a try for my daughter's 5th birthday. Let me just say that they make it look much easier on TV. I like the way that this cake turned out, but I know that it could be much better! It was very difficult to smooth the fondant over the cake, my cake underneath wasn't a smooth surface so I think that was my problem. I think that I will try this again and learn from my mistakes.

Carrot Cake

2011-02-19T20:39:00.000-08:00

I have had many requests for carrot cake, but had never made it before. I found this great recipe and had to give it a try. I was very happy with the way that they turned out, the cake was so moist and delicious and it was just right with the cream cheese frosting!

Chocolate Cherry

2011-02-18T18:14:00.000-08:00

My daughter loves maraschino cherries, so I came up with this recipe for her birthday. It was a chocolate devils food cupcake with a cherry whipped cream filling and topped with cherry buttercream and a cherry on top!

Cupcake Snowmen

2010-12-24T16:45:00.000-08:00

For our celebration with family I made these cute little cupcake snowmen. Just some vanilla bean cake and vanilla frosting covered with coconut and a marshmallow for a head. When I added the eyes, nose, mouth and pretzel arms they came to life. Almost too cute to eat... almost!

Chocolate Peppermint

2010-12-18T08:23:00.000-08:00

I have been waiting to make these cupcakes until it got closer to Christmas, and I was so happy to finally make them. I made a yummy chocolate cupcake and topped it with peppermint buttercream frosting and sprinkled crushed candy canes on top. They look pretty and taste delicious!

Tiramisu and Orange-Raspberry

2010-12-16T06:39:00.000-08:00

Last Friday I made two "specials of the day" Tiramisu was the first one. It was something that I always wanted to try but had never done before. The cake was a vanilla bean lady finger with Kahlua and coffee syrup brushed on to soak in. Finally I topped them with a marscarpone cheese and whipped cream frosting and dusted them with cocoa powder.

My next cupcake was a Orange flavored cake with Raspberry vanilla buttercream frosting. The two flavors went well together and it was very popular!

Blueberry Muffins

2010-12-06T11:41:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a cold and rainy day, so I decided to bake some yummy blueberry muffins to warm us up. The recipe I used called for buttermilk, but since I didn't have any I used eggnog instead. The eggnog was a great addition, and they turned out so moist and tasty! The brown sugar crumble on top was just right!

Pistachio Cream

2010-12-04T09:58:00.000-08:00

When I was growing up, my Grandma used to ask me what type of cake I wanted on my birthday... I always answered "Pistachio!" I have made this cake numerous times over the years, but I had never made it into a cupcake before, but I thought that it would be great. The cake itself has pistachio pudding in it, which makes it so moist. As well as the frosting which is made with the pudding and whipped cream. Everyone who tastes it says that the frosting is perfect because it is so light and fluffy and not too sweet. I hope that everyone loves them as much as I always have!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

2010-11-29T19:06:00.000-08:00

On Sunday I decided to try making some pumpkin muffins... Not just any pumpkin muffins, I added in some semi-sweet chocolate chips and topped them with raw sugar and pecans to make them extra special. They turned out so great! They were really moist, and since I used my jumbo cupcake pan they were huge!

Smores

2010-11-24T17:50:00.000-08:00

I have been trying to come up with a way to make the perfect Smores cupcake. Today was the day! I started out by making a cinnamon vanilla cupcake and put a chunk of milk chocolate in the middle. While the cupcakes were baking I added a couple of mini marshmallows to the top. When they came out of the oven, the marshmallows were all puffed up and toasted. I then topped them off with chocolate buttercream frosting, and for decoration I added some more mini marshmallows, chocolate, and a cute teddy graham. Delicious!

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

2010-11-19T21:33:00.000-08:00

This time of year I always find myself craving anything with Pumpkin in it. So I decided my "special" today would be Pumpkin Spice cupcakes. I made a spiced vanilla cake and topped it with a Pumpkin cream cheese frosting, it was a perfect combination. I think thhis cupcake was a great success... I sold out all 24 cupcakes, and I already have orders for 3 dozen of them for Thanksgiving next week!

Cranberry-Orange Scones

2010-11-14T12:28:00.000-08:00

I have always wanted to try making scones... today I was up very early so I gave it a try. They turned out great! I love the way cranberry tastes with orange, so I chose to start with that flavor, but they would be good with many different things mixed in (I think I will try chocolate next). They were crisp on the outside, and very soft and moist on the inside. Great for breakfast or dessert, and a perfect addition to a cup of coffee.

Cupcake Cakes

2010-11-13T15:26:00.000-08:00

Today I made these little "Cupcake Cakes" for a birthday party. The pink vanilla bean cake is topped with pink and green buttercream frosting and decorated with assorted candy. This was my first attempt at making these, I think that they turned out pretty cute.

Double Chocolate Minis

2010-11-11T09:32:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I baked 5 dozen double chocolate mini cupcakes with vanilla bean buttercream frosting, for a little girl's 9th birthday. These cupcakes are so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is so rich and creamy! They were a perfect size for her to share with all of her friends after school.