Thursday, January 31, 2013

love mail

love mail by sugarlily cookie
love mail, a photo by sugarlily cookie on Flickr.

What a great idea by Sugar Lily Cookie, I happen to be a fan!

What are you making for game day?

Hey everyone! Getting ready for game day can be tricky. I've compiled a few pins, I know some of you are anti pinterest but I love it to book mark come back to recipes. There are about 12 pins I plan on trying and if time permits maybe more, otherwise the local deli is taking over Happy Game Day!

http://pinterest.com/sweetcuppins/down-set/



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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Bite-sized Lemon Tart

Bite-sized Lemon Tart by JenAngel
Bite-sized Lemon Tart, a photo by JenAngel on Flickr.

Why not try your hand at Jen's wee tarts? Perfect for tea or dessert!

NURSE

NURSE by Galletas divertidas
NURSE, a photo by Galletas divertidas on Flickr.

Such an adorable cookie to give to a nurse!

Adventure Time Themed Cookies

I would love to sit down and take the time to make something like this WOW!

Monday, January 28, 2013

cupcakes24jan13b

cupcakes24jan13b by Cupcakes Heaven
cupcakes24jan13b, a photo by Cupcakes Heaven on Flickr.

Cupcakes Heaven did a gorgeous job on this, it is one of our monthly picks.

Mini lemon and honey beehive cakes

Just adorable!

Sweet Cuppin Cakes Bakery

Apple and cinnamon owl cupcakecupcake amapolaBirthday Cupcakes - mocha, chocolate and chocolate cheesecakeMint Chocolate CupcakeCupcakes - 3 Toed SlothRose Cupcakes
Valentine's Day - Pretty in PinkShakespeare cake popSpice Girls cake popsLalaloopsy Cake PopsJessie from Toy Story cake popsOwls in Love cake pops
Pale Pink and Blue Cupcake TowerBlue & Green2013-01-18 15.06.462013-01-19 16.42.43Contemporary Wedding CakeGolf Themed Cupcakes
2013-01-18 15.05.49birthday party Smartie cookiesGardening Themed CakeMinnie Mouse 1st Birthday Cakechestnut and cream cupcakeMeringues

Sweet Cuppin Cakes Bakery, a group on Flickr.

Come join our Bakery and show off your goodies

Mayo Cake

Mayonnaise Cake

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 Tablespoons cocoa

Mix together and add:
1 cup cold water
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons vanilla
Mix and bake for 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven.


Each week I am going to publish a recipe for you to try and give me feedback on how it turned out. This week I put up a frosting and a cake my Gran used to make, I will admit I use 2 extra tbsp of dark cocoa powder to the mayo 

The crusting frosting works gorgeous on this if you want a decorated white frosting on chocolate cake with flowers etc. This is what is typically used of you were to order a cake from the bakery here where I live. 

Preferably an nice Italian buttercream is the finest frosting but we always don't always have time for that do we?

Crusting Buttercream Frosting/Icing

I stumbled across this recipe online and I love it. Very creamy and makes decorations beautifully. Got best results with the VIVA paper towel method!

Crusting Buttercream Icing (VIVA Method)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. sifted powdered sugar
    1/2 cup or 1 stick butter, softened.
    1-1/2 cups solid vegetable shortening
    2 tbsp. clear vanilla extract
    1/3 cup water for icing cake -OR- 1/4 cup for stiff consistency.
    1/4 tsp. almond extract

Instructions

    Cream butter, shortening, and extracts until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and water. Mix thoroughly on medium speed for hand mixers, low speed for stand mixers, until smooth and creamy. Do not overmix or mix on high speed.
  1. For whiter icing, use butter without dye (health food stores)
  2. For stiffer icing, use 1/4 cup of water instead of 1/3 cup.
  3. If you live where it is humid, you can add 1-2 tbsp. meringue powder.
  4. Let set for 15 minutes before smoothing with a VIVA paper towel.
  5. Icing can be refrigerated for 2 weeks in an airtight container. Iced cake can sit at room temp. for 2-3 days.
  6. *Any flowers made with this recipe remain soft enough to be cut with a knife.*

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Apple and cinnamon owl cupcakes

All boxed up even cuter as can be!

Apple and cinnamon owl cupcake

Liz I adore owls and apple cinnamon sounds pretty sweet too <3

TeddyBearCupcakes

How adorbs are these little guys ... Anyone would gah gah over these treats!

chestnut and cream cupcake

What an inspiring flavour for cupcakes! That is one flavour I have never tasted and now look forward to trying something new. Thank you Tam for the inspiration

Cupcakes - 3 Toed Sloth

Soooo cute !

Mint Chocolate Cupcake

Mint Chocolate Cupcake by Ashey1209
Mint Chocolate Cupcake, a photo by Ashey1209 on Flickr.

These look so minty and delicious! Ashley did a great job.

Sweet Cuppin Cakes Bakery

Valentine's Day - Pretty in PinkShakespeare cake popSpice Girls cake popsLalaloopsy Cake PopsJessie from Toy Story cake popsOwls in Love cake pops
Pale Pink and Blue Cupcake TowerBlue & Green2013-01-18 15.06.462013-01-19 16.42.43Contemporary Wedding CakeGolf Themed Cupcakes
2013-01-18 15.05.49birthday party Smartie cookiesGardening Themed CakeMinnie Mouse 1st Birthday Cakechestnut and cream cupcakeMeringues
MeringuesMeringuesWinter Wedding TowerChristmas CupcakesSnowman Cake PopsColorful Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Cuppin Cakes Bakery, a group on Flickr.

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