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Featured on "Cupcakes Take the Cake"

2012-08-15T15:18:00.002-06:00

What a wonderful surprise!!! That's all I can say. One of my personal favorite cupcakes - my Lemon Meringue Cupcake is featured today on Cupcakes Take the Cake for National Lemon Meringue Pie Day. Click on the link to go to the mention. I am really honored to have had four of my cupcakes featured on this amazing Blog all about cupcakes. These Lemon Meringue Cupcakes are absolutely

Cannoli Cupcakes - A taste of Italy

2012-08-07T21:17:00.001-06:00

The second cupcake inspired by my trip to Italy is a Cannoli Cupcake. I discovered Cannoli's when I moved to New York City after I graduated from college. Ferrara's in Little Italy was a favorite place to enjoy these delicious Italian pastries. Cannoli are Sicilian pastry desserts. The singular is cannolo, meaning "little tube". Cannoli originated in Sicily and are an essential part of

Limoncello Cupcakes - A trip to Italy

2012-08-02T21:06:00.002-06:00

I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Italy the end of June with two of my nieces. We visited Florence, the Cinque Terre and Venice. To say I was inspired by the sights, sounds and food of Italy is an understatement. Since I have been home, I have baked three Italian inspired cupcakes. When we visited the Cinque Terre, there was a wonderful town called Monterosso that is known for

Salted Caramel Cupcakes - Life Changing!

2012-06-07T23:38:00.001-06:00

Having lived 13 years in New York City, I try to visit as often as possible. Now that one of my best friends has moved to NYC, I have more reason to visit. I spent this past Memorial Day in NYC visiting and we had a great time. Whenever I'm in the city, I have to visit as many cupcake shops and bakeries as possible. This trip was no exception. A new shop on my list is Georgetown Cupcake

Yahoo! Mountain Dew. Mountain Dew Cupcakes with Mountain Dew Buttercream That Is...

2012-05-13T23:11:00.000-06:00

Mountain Dew is one of my very favorite sodas. There is nothing better on a hot summer day than an ice cold can of Mountain Dew soda. Many of my friends in the theater world also love Mountain Dew. When I came across a recipe for Mountain Dew Cupcakes, I knew I had to make them. These cupcakes are moist, citrus-y and delicious. And the recipe couldn't be easier! Mountain Dew Cupcakes

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day

2012-03-17T22:54:00.001-06:00

Last year for St. Patrick's day I made Green Velvet Cupcakes. This year I wanted to be a little more adventurous so I made Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes. I was a little wary, as I haven't baked a lot with booze and I didn't want the flavors to be too overpowering. But these recipes married these flavors perfectly. The Guinness Stout Chocolate Cupcake on it's own is one of the best chocolate

The Ultimate Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

2012-03-11T18:00:00.000-06:00

This past year Stef over at the Cupcake Project set out on a quest for the Ultimate Vanilla Cupcake recipe. I was completely intrigued by this, Vanilla being my absolute favorite cupcake flavor. When she posted the recipe for, what she declared, was the Ultimate Vanilla Cupcake, I immediately printed it out and placed it in my "must try" stack of recipes. That was at the end of September

The Leelee - A Cinnamon Streusel Cupcake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

2012-03-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

Cinnamon is by far my favorite spice. As a child I adored Cinnamon Toast and my Mom made sure there was always a shaker of Cinnamon Sugar in the cupboard to enjoy this treat. I love baking cupcakes for friends. I love to make them in their favorite flavor(s). During my recent participation in a production of "My Fair Lady" I made a new best friend for life. Wanting to make him some

Cherry Chip Cupcakes with Sweet Cherry Buttercream

2012-02-22T23:22:00.000-07:00

Today is George Washington's Birthday. When I was in Elementary School we used to get today off to celebrate. That was before George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's Birthdays got joined together to give us President's Day and a three day weekend. To commemorate today, I wanted to make something cherry flavored to honor the story of Washington's honesty when he chopped down the cherry

Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Anise (Licorice) Swiss Meringue Buttercream

2012-01-01T16:10:00.000-07:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Today begins a new year and a new commitment from me to cupcake baking and to updating this Blog. 2011 brought changes both good and bad, wanted and unwanted into my life. The loss of my sweet Mother being the most difficult. But life does go on and we learn to deal with what life puts in our way. The next big change was my return to one of my great loves - the

Key Lime Cupcakes with Key Lime Buttercream for my Nephew's Wedding

2011-10-16T20:42:00.000-06:00

I was very honored when my nephew asked me to make Key Lime Cupcakes for his wedding Reception. He and his fiance were married on a beautiful September day up the canyon in a beautiful park. The reception was casual and low key. Full of lots of wonderful food, family, friends and cupcakes! His Mom, my sister in law, made a yummy Vanilla Almond Cupcake and I made Key Lime. The wedding

Butterscotch Hi Hats for My Sister's Birthday

2011-09-16T14:26:00.000-06:00

I apologize for being absent from the Blog for so long. But that doesn't mean I haven't been baking. My sister had a Birthday, a milestone Birthday at that. But I won't be one to divulge a lady's age. Anyway, my sister loves, loves, loves butterscotch in any way, shape or form. When we visited Retro Bakery in Las Vegas she fell in love with their Hop Scotch Cupcake - A Vanilla Cupcake

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

2011-05-31T16:55:00.000-06:00

My Mom used to make Boston Cream Pie when I was a child. As I have mentioned before my Mom was an amazing baker. I loved when my Mom would bake this cake but could not understand why it was called a pie. So I "Googled" it. Here's what I found out on the JoyofBaking.com - There are two questions that immediately come to mind when you hear Boston Cream Pie. One is "Why is it called a pie?"

Margarita Cupcakes for Cinco de Mayo

2011-05-21T16:43:00.001-06:00

This post is long over due. I made these delicious cupcakes for "Cinco de Mayo" and took them to work. As you know May 5th was two weeks ago. The minute I set these cupcakes down and told my coworkers what they were, they were devoured immediately. Everyone especially loved the frosting. They all wished I had made an additional batch of frosting and brought it as Frosting Shots. It is

Pretty In Pink Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

2011-04-21T19:55:00.000-06:00

I’m sorry I haven’t been to active in the Blog World lately. I must apologize. Unfortunately, my dear, sweet 91 year old Mother passed away the first of April. She was an incredibly wonderful woman. I loved her dearly and I am going to miss her. She was a wonderful cook and instilled in me my love of baking. She always encouraged my baking adventures. She loved my cupcakes and knew

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!! - Green Velvet Cupcakes

2011-03-17T14:46:00.002-06:00

Having lived in New York City for 13 years right out of College, I love St. Patrick's Day. New Yorkers really know how to celebrate this Holiday! Here in the west, it is just not afforded the same enthusiasm. In my office, however, we always have a "Potato Putt" with the grand prize of "Lucky Charms" Cereal and a fun "Pot O'Luck" Lunch. This year for the "Pot O'Luck" I decided to bring Green

The Envelope Please - Black Tie Cupcakes for the Oscars

2011-02-23T20:38:00.001-07:00

Black Tie Cupcakes Sprinkled with Edible Gold Glitter Stars Ever since I was a small child I have loved the Academy Awards. As I got older and involved in acting I always dreamed of starring in a wonderful and important film and winning an Oscar of my very own. I still love acting but chances of me starring in a movie and winning an Oscar is definitely a long shot. That doesn't mean I've

Confetti Cupcakes with "Cupcake" Cupcake Toppers

2011-02-15T21:42:00.002-07:00

When I saw these darling "Cupcake" Cupcake Toppers over on Confessions of a Cookbook Queen's blog, I knew I had to make them. They were just too adorable. And edible. They are made out of mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. How cute is that? And easy! For the cupcake, I decided to make a Confetti Cupcake. I used the recipe from my favorite go to cookbook. Confetti Cupcakesfrom 125 Best

Malted Milk Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

2011-02-07T20:32:00.000-07:00

I have to apologize for being missing in action the last few weeks. My life has been crazy. Probably just like yours. Juggling work and my responsibilities at home has kept me running. That's not to say I haven't been baking. I have. Lots and lots of cupcakes for friends for different events over the past few weeks. Twenty-two (22) dozen cupcakes in all. But all of them cupcake

Hi Hat Cupcakes - Everything Tastes Better Dipped in Chocolate!!!

2011-01-17T20:00:00.000-07:00

I first became fascinated by Hi Hat cupcakes when I visited Retro Bakery in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their most popular selling cupcake is called the "Hop Scotch". A vanilla cake topped with vanilla buttercream dipped in butterscotch ganache: Hop Scotch Cupcake from Retro Bakery This is one amazing cupcake. If you are anywhere near Las Vegas you must make a pilgrimage to Retro Bakery and

Stylish Blogger Award - Thanks Tanya!

2011-01-11T19:55:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I was honored by Tanya over at My Scrappin and Stampin Corner with the "Stylish Blogger Award". What a pleasant surprise. Thanks Tanya! I have just started to get into Card Making and Tanya is a very talented stamper and card maker. All of her designs inspire me. Check out her darling Blog here. There are four duties to perform to receive this award: Thank and link back to the

Candy Cane Cupcakes with Peppermint Buttercream

2010-12-29T12:40:00.000-07:00

I apologize for not posting this yummy cupcake recipe before Christmas. Somehow time just got away from me. I am finally feeling on top of things. If you are anything like me, you can eat anything peppermint anytime of year. Any flavor of mint is my favorite flavor. So, when I found this recipe for Candy Cane Cupcakes I had to bake them. And they did not dissapoint. This is a yummy

Happy National Cupcake Day! - Andes Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

2010-12-14T20:19:00.034-07:00

Happy National Cupcake Day!!! December 15th December 15th is National Cupcake Day. It's no secret that chocolate and mint are two of my favorite flavors. I love Andes Mint sandwiches. A thin sliver of minty green goodness sandwiched between two layers of chocolate. So, in honor of National Cupcake Day, I present Andes Chocolate Mint Cupcakes. A chocolate cupcake filled with Andes Mint

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Lemon Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

2010-12-12T21:05:00.001-07:00

I'm finally getting around to baking some of my Holiday favorites in cupcake form. Christmas always reminds me of Gingerbread and vice versa. For years I made and decorated Gingerbread Houses. Growing up my Mother made a delicious Molasses Cookie with Chocolate Frosting that was chock full of cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Last year I made Gingerbread Cupcakes for the first time and they

Cupcake Pops - Adorable!!!!

2010-11-28T15:21:00.000-07:00

Cupcake Pops Who hasn't fallen in love with Bakerella's adorable Cupcake Pops? Not to mention all of her adorable Cake Pops. Her imagination, creativity and artistry is amazing! Of course, I had to buy her Cake Pops book. As soon as it came in the mail I drooled over the pictures and all of her creativity. Knowing that sometimes I have two left hands, I was thrilled to come across