Fondant. You either love it or fear it. But for anyone interested in edible crafting, its versatility, malleability, and smoothness really do make it an essential tool. A great place to start is HERE at Glorious Treats. You’ll find … Read More...
Cupcake Anatomy
I heart this chart. Find it HERE at Endless Simmer.
Elderflower Fairy Cupcakes
It’s fitting that such darling fairy-themed cupcakes be flavored with elderflower, I think. Find these works of fondant perfection HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog.
Thin Mint Cupcakes
First there were Tag A Longs, now D.I.Y. Louisville came up with at Thin Mint inspired cupcake to honor Girl Scout cookie season. Find the recipe HERE.
Pot of Gold Cupcake Toppers
Have I mentioned lately how much I love Confessions of a Cookbook Queen? Her creations are consistently clever (how’s that for alliteration?) Learn to make these pot of gold cupcake toppers (from store-bought candy!) HERE at Confessions of a … Read More...
Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Cupcakes
And now two more in a row, this time celebrating the Girl Scouts (I just bought my boxes, have you bought yours?). First up: D.I.Y. Louisville’s Girl Scout inspired cupcakes. Find a recipe for Tag a Long cupcakes topped, … Read More...
One More for Dr. Seuss….
As promised, the last one after-the-fact. I just got this submission today: Cat in the Hat marshmallow pops and green eggs and ham cupcake toppers made from candy. So easy and perfect, I had to post this one, too. Find … Read More...
Hi Hat Cupcakes
I love Hi Hat cupcakes, and I’ve been wanting to learn to make them. Have any of you tried to make your own? Find a recipe for rose water Hi Hat cupcakes HERE at Just My Delicious, with a … Read More...
How To Make Dr. Seuss Cupcakes
Look at the gems I found in my Inbox today: Dr. Seuss cupcakes from Sugar Swings! to celebrate Theodor Geisel’s birthday Tuesday (which, on a side note, I knew was coming given the to-do my daughter’s school is giving the … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Family Fun has a surprising amount of treats and sweets ideas for St. Patrick’s Day. Check out the collection HERE, including a pot of gold JellO, rainbow cupcakes, and shamrock cupcakes.
Lock and Key Cupcakes
Find tips on using gold leaf and a step-by-step tutorial for making these brilliant (yeah, I said it, brilliant) key and heart cupcakes HERE at Sweetopia.
Mini Cookies Stashed in a Faux Pie and Cupcake
This post is totally self-serving, since these are mine. All mine. But I had to share. I’m in cahoots with Cheryl of Sew Can Do on my own blog to come up with sweet (me) and sewn (Cheryl) versions of … Read More...
Easy To Make Penguin Cupcakes
I think the blue sea is my favorite. No, the ice floes, no, the penguins’ expressions. Find these cuties HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. The post is in German, but there are step photos and Nina shared with me … Read More...
Hearts Baked in Cupcakes
Learn to make these cupcakes with hearts baked right inside (with Laffy Taffy buttercream frosting! Genius!) HERE at Bake It in a Cake. {spotted on poca cosas)
Valentine’s Cupcake Caddy
I just find these Valentine’s cupcake caddies from Searching Simplicity absolutely perfect. There’s even a round insert to keep the cupcake secure. Brilliant. Learn to make them HERE at Searching Simplicity. {spotted by Amanda}
Muffin Basket
Find a template and step-by-step how-tos to make this fantastic muffin basket HERE at Then she made… (spotted by Amanda).
Valentine’s Day Table Printables (Free!)
Check out this darling (and sunny, why isn’t it that sunny where I am?) Valentine’s Day table from Lily’s Laundry. If you like Lily’s Laundry on Facebook or follow on Twitter, you can receive the Valentine’s Day party printables … Read More...
Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl
I have to say, it was a slightly surreal experience to see this post today on Cupcakes Take the Cake, for I know Sandra Beasley in an entirely other capacity (as good friend and cohort in a writing world), … Read More...
Cupcake Fondue
Cupcake Fondue? What brilliant mind thought of this? Amanda Kreuger of Bake It Pretty, as described HERE at Pint Size Social and featured on Cupcakes Take the Cake. That’s who. Now, please someone host a cupcake fondue party. … Read More...
DIY Sour Patch Cupcakes
Four cupcakes, four flavors, all matching Sour Patch Kid
s. Oh so very wonderful. Find tips on making them HERE at Ingredients of a 20Something.