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Autumn = Amazing Fall myKakes flavors!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0000

The leaves are shades of crimson, deep yellows and orange, there is a slight, crisp chill in the air; yep, definitely my favorite season! Now is the time to throw on your comfy sweater, warm up with a hot cup of cider, and indulge with your favorite myKake!
The myKakes selections that come out this time of year are personally my favorite! Tastes of spiced cider, pumpkin, and toasted coconut are just a few to get your taste buds going!

SPICED APPLE
A delicate cupcake made with local apples with just a hint of cardamon and cinnamon, topped with a light caramel butter cream and dried apple... A grown up version of a caramel apple.

PUMPKIN SPICE
This cupcake made its debut last year and quickly became a fan favorite and also my youngest son's! Made with pureed pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then finshed with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW AND COCONUT
Something about this cupcake reminds of the quintessential Thanksgiving sweet potato surprise casserole that always ended up on the gathering table, but oh so much better!
Dark chocolate cupcake topped with homemade marshmallow frosting and toasted coconut. This one is sure to be added to the permanent flavors list!

Hope you all take advantage of this season and all Michigan has to offer this time of year!

~Myka

June Flavor of the Month Announced!....

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:49:00 +0000

And it is... Drum roll please...

SALTED CARAMEL!

Tender cupcake made with dark brown sugar and madagascar vanilla.
Topped with caramel infused meringue butter cream doused with decadent caramel and pink hawaiian sea salt. This is truly a sophisticated cupcake and a definite crowd pleaser!

Mention this blog post and receive $5.00 of each dozen (up to 3 dozen regular size cupcakes, any flavor).
*Not applicable to current orders, coupons, or other specials*
*Expires June 30, 2011*

myKakes is going B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Thu, 05 May 2011 21:37:00 +0000

For all of you banana lovers out there, myKakes now has two delicious flavors for you!

First, a delicate banana cupcake topped with a sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting. The cinnamon carries through to the cupcake for optimum spice flavor! Second, top this cupcake with chocolate cream cheese frosting for a perfect chocolate-banana marriage!
Which one will you choose?!

You Put the Lime in the Coconut....

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:35:00 +0000

HAPPY APRIL!
Spring is so close I can almost taste it...
with hints of lime and coconut!

It is time to unveil the Flavor of the Month,

"COCONUT LIME"!

A lime infused cupcake topped with lime zest flecked cream cheese frosting and doused in toasted coconut. This cupcake will bring you back to the warm days of Spring Break and get you in the mood for warmer days ahead!
Perfect for any and all of your spring festivities!

And, in honor of the Flavor of the Month, it is time to reveal this months special! All orders placed through April 8 will receive 50% off the second dozen ordered! That's correct, buy one dozen , get the second dozen half off!

(Orders must be placed by and paid for by April 8. Previous coupons and specials not applicable. Cupcake orders do NOT to be filled at the time of purchase. Call or email to see if your date is available for order.)

St. Patricks Day Cupcake!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0000

St. Patty's Day is right around the corner!

In honor of this, myKakes as created the essential cupcake for this: Mint Chocolate!

Moist chocolate cake dotted with mint chocolate pieces... Topped with mint cream cheese frosting and and Andes Mint! This is the perfect cupcake for all of your Irish festivities!

New flavors at myKakes!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:43:00 +0000

Greetings from myKakes!
I apologize for neglecting posting as of late... Hopefully the reason due to being in the myKakes kitchen is a good enough excuse!

Just want to let you all in on a few new flavors that have recently been added either because of Flavor of the Month popularity or just some creativity on my part.

Pumpkin Spice... A fall special that is now a permanent fixture.

Strawberry ... Originally thought to be a Valentines Day special, I debuted this a bit early and you all can't seem to get enough of this one!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.... Speaks for itself. Oooey gooey center for all of you who can't seem to get the dough to oven before the bowl is empty from sneaky fingers.

Get your order in today and sample one or more of these delectable new sensations!

-myKakes

Don't Forget the Treats!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:03:00 +0000

Trick or Treat?!

Happy Halloween to you all! Be sure to bring your "treats" to all this weekends Halloween activities... A perfect addition? Pumpkin spice cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, of course! Absolutely perfect with a hot cup of cider or your favorite Fall brew to warm you up this chilly and Wiiinnndddyyy weekend!

Better yet!
Mention this post and $10.00 off each dozen of pumpkin cupcakes.... You will not want to miss out these fabulous treats!

Be safe and hope you all have a safe and happy Halloween!

New myKakes Flavors!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:01:00 +0000

Time to introduce the new myKakes flavors!

Just launched!

Key Lime and Chocolate Peanut Butter!

Try now! As a matter of fact, order before September 12, and receive $5.00 off each dozen!
What's stopping you!

Chocolate Peanut Butter

Key Lime

*sorry about the poor photo quality... I am better in the kitchen!

Been Busy over the weekend!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:38:00 +0000

The July Special has been a hit!

Orders are pouring in; no one can get enough of this scrumptiously, "sweet" deal!
For those of you who do not know, I am offering $10 OFF each dozen cupcakes through the end of July!

Here are just a few shots of some orders that went out this weekend... Hope you don't drool too much over your computer keypad!

Double Chocolate all packed up and ready for delivery

Red, White, and Blue for a political event

Mmmmm.... carrot cake with white chocolate cream cheese frosting

Lemon Raspberry, a fan favorite!

JULY SPECIAL!!!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:31:00 +0000

Beat the Heat!

Stay out of the kitchen and let myKakes do the baking for you!
Through the end of the month, I am offering $10 OFF each dozen cupcakes... OR $10 OFF each 2 dozen mini cupcakes!!!
*one dozen minimum per flavor, 2 dozen minimum per flavor mini size

The President is coming to Holland!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:16:00 +0000

Well, I did not get to make cupcakes for Obama, but it was pretty cool that I had an order for Red, White, and Blue cupcakes for such a historical day in Holland!

President Obama was here to speak on the LG Chem Plant that is coming to Holland which will essentially bring hundreds of jobs back to Michigan! My father-in-law was there to hear him speak. Crazy!

In the evening, a friend was having a "Dessert, Drinks, and Politics" get together and to talk to Rep. Bill Huizenga who is running for Congress. How coincidental! I made red, white, and blue vanilla cupcakes for the event, how appropriate!

Wedding Shower Extravaganza

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:09:00 +0000

Question:What do you do when your daughter is having a destination wedding?
Answer: Have an amazing Bridal Shower/Reception in her honor!
Even better? Have fabulous myKakes as the centerpiece!

The mother of the bride asked me to make the cupcakes for her daughter's bridal shower and I happily obliged. As we were brainstorming, we decided on a cupcake/floral centerpiece.
I was eager to create this as I love floral arranging almost as much as I love baking cupcakes!
Flowers were provided by a local florist, Pat's European Fresh Flowers, and I had a blast putting the arrangements together.
Cupcakes were classic vanilla, mocha, and lemon raspberry.
It was ultimately a knock out of the park!

A Few Photos...

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:23:00 +0000

Fortunately, I have been too busy in the kitchen to post to my blog, so here are a few photos of my creations from some past events I have been blessed to be a part of...

Shots from a wedding at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club, a surprise 50th birthday party, and a Shower with some Nutella cupcakes for one of my best customers are included!

Thanks so much to all of my loyal fans and customers!

I appreciate you and always look forward to the next time I can make your event special with a little myKake morsel!

Introducing Thomas and Jaclyn Cooper!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:10:00 +0000

The venue was Egypt Valley Country Club, and the day was gorgeous! The bride chose a variety of cupcakes that incorporated the flavors we think of for Fall, including Mocha and Spice cake. I topped them with delicate little chocolate leaves sprinkled with gold dust.

Unfortunately, my camera ran out of power (typical), so I took this shot off my phone.... Not the best quality, but know I won't be winning any awards for photography. I'll leave that to the experts and focus on baking!

Congratulations you two!

Congratulations, Tom and Susan!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:13:00 +0000

It was a lovely Summer Day in September for a Wedding!

The locale was the Felt Mansion in Saugatuck.... a beautiful venue for the glowing bride and her wedding party!

Thank you, Tom and Susan, for letting myKakes be a part of your memorable day!

Some other links that I thought you might enjoy.... The catering was provided by Chris Ferris; a spectacular chef in West Michigan!

http://www.cfcatering.com/

http://www.feltmansion.org/

Happy 1st Birthday J.J.!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:27:00 +0000

From the looks of it, I think JJ thoroughly enjoyed his first myKake!

Happy Birthday!

Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!

Happy 50th Michelle!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:58:00 +0000

HAPPY 50th Birthday, Michelle!

I have been a busy little baker so far this summer, but I just wanted to take a quick minute out of my day to post this photo.

Michelle shares her birthday with the 50th anniversary of the Barbie Doll, so she had the Mattell creation as her theme and everything decked out in pink, white and black, including the cupcakes!

All the guests were asked to bring a Barbie which would then be donated to Santa Claus Girls. 41 dolls were collected for this wonderful organization! Check out the following link to hear about this wonderful organization based in Kent County.

http://santaclausgirls.org/

Hope the party was fabulous!

Surprise!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:25:00 +0000

Summer is finally here in beautiful West Michigan! With cupcake orders aplenty, I have been a tad too busy to work on my blog, but I wanted to showcase this sweet little myKake. A client had a surprise party for her Husband; can you guess how old he is?! Chocolate cupcakes with mocha butter cream were the choice for the party seeing as she has a coffee lover on her hands. I topped them with a fondant 3-0, just to be sure everyone knows the reason for the big celebration!

~also~

For all you myKakes followers in the Grand Rapids area, I am waiving the gas surcharge for the months of July and August. So, if you have a hankering for some delicious cupcakes, but not in the mood for the ride to Holland, I will happy to deliver them to you, free of charge!

Happy Summer!

Little Greta's Baby Shower; A Future myKake Addict!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:10:00 +0000

One of my biggest fans had a baby shower for a dear friend and ordered her favorite; the ever-popular coconut cupcakes!

She sent me this shot from the get-together and I thought it was a great one to post on here! The guest of honor was sweet little Greta and cupcakes were in her honor. I loved making these and the delicate little "g" atop each cupcake added that special little touch for the sweet little girl that has entered into this world.

Thank you for the photo, Sari, and for continuing to be a loyal myKake fan!

The Graduation Season Begins.....

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:57:00 +0000

This weekend, I was busy baking cupcakes for birthday parties, baby showers, and the beginning of open houses!

This particular open house was dear to my heart as Grand Rapids Christian High is my alma mater and I attended Hope College. I had so much fun with this one, especially coordinating the school colors with the cupcakes!

Congratulations, Austin! Best of luck at Hope this fall!

I do have to apologize for the poor quality of the photos.... I am not a photographer by any means, and I took these with my camera on my phone!

Thank you Romence Gardens!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:01:00 +0000

What a spectacular day for a Garden Party!

Once again, I had the privilege of having a booth to showcase my cupcakes at the Romence Gardens Garden Party. This year was especially enjoyable as they were celebrating their 75th year in business. The sun was shining, the flowers were in full bloom, and the cupcakes were a huge success!

When I had a brief minute, I was able to check out other local vendors who had booths, and I am amazed at the talent and vision of businesses in our Grand Rapids area. Kudos to Romence for putting together such a fabulous event where the wonderful patrons can see what an amazing city we live in and realize how important it is to shop local!

Thank you all for visiting and I look forward to doing business with you soon!

Below I have listed some of the websites of stores that had booths at the Open House that I found interesting.

http://www.romencegardens.com

http://www.grandrivergrocery.com

*wonderful selection of wine, beer, cheese, specialty foods etc.

http://www.rowstercoffee.com

http://www.thegreenlifemarket.com

http://www.dogwoodfarm.net

*the best goat cheese ever!

http://www.sandmanns.com

http://www.localfirst.com

April Showers bring......Cupcake orders! Thank you!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:02:00 +0000

Whew! It has been a gorgeous weekend here in West Michigan, and I have been a cupcake baking machine! While I did not have time to take many photos of this weekends endeavors, I did manage to take one shot of the sweet cupcakes I created for a precious little girl.

Evie's mom asked for Vanilla with lavender tinted Vanilla Butter Cream. I hope the birthday girl enjoys them! I know I had a great time making them! Happy Birthday, Evie! Enjoy your special day!

I also would like to thank the Holland Junior Welfare League for letting myKakes be a part of their Bitter Sweet event at the Holland Area Arts Council! I hope the night was a success, and everyone got their fill of all things sweet while supporting a wonderful organization in our community!

Bitter Sweet...A benefit for Holland Junior Welfare League

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:44:00 +0000

Support the children in our community through HJWL and have fun while participating. Taste a selection of beers from New Holland Brewing Co. and desserts, including myKakes cupcakes, from Holland's finest establishments while participating in amazing live and chance auctions.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

7:30 PM

Holland Area Arts Council

Click on the link below to learn more about this fun event for a fabulous cause!

http://www.hjwl.org

New Photos!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:45:00 +0000

I consider myself a good cook and pretty talented at baking, but I am no photgrapher! My good friend, Alison, is a local photographer here in Holland, and I was lucky enough to have her shoot some great photos of my cupcakes for my website!

Here is just a sampling of the great work that she does!

Be sure to check out her new website and blog!

Thank you, Alison! They are amazing!

http://terpsmaphoto.com/

http://terpsmaphoto.blogspot.com/

Happy Valentines Day!

noreply@blogger.com ('myKakes' Holland, MI) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:52:00 +0000

I just finished making these sweet little mini myKakes for a precious little girl's preschool class. Her mom chose vanilla cupcakes with vanilla butter cream tinted pink, and then topped with a tiny fondant heart brushed with edible glitter....perfect for a little princess and her classmates!