Ombre, ombre, everywhere ombre! With the ombre and chevron stripe trends firmly secure, one need not wonder what pattern to choose. I love the icy gradations of blues of this cupcake, too. Find the recipe and instructions for making ombre … Read More...
Olympic Torch Cupcakes
The countdown to the Olympics is well underway now. If you’re searching for some sweets to serve, check out these Olympic torch cupcake cones HERE at Sweetology.
Hosting a party? Need Olympic decorations
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Red, White and Blue Strawberries n’ Cupcakes
Red, white and blue strawberries on red, white and blue cupcakes? Can’t get enough of the red, white and blue for Wednesday. How about putting these on red, white and blue plates on a red, white and blue tablecloth? Make … Read More...
Palm Trees and Flip Flops
Even though the temperature is climbing to 100 today, I still wish I was lying on a tropical beach right now, thanks to these cupcakes and cookies. Find the palm tree cupcake and flip flop cookies HERE at Sweetology.… Read More...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High Cupcakes
Yes, I’m very much old enough to know and appreciate each and every one of the references made by these Fast Times at Ridgemont High cupcakes. But I am imagining the piqued curiosity of those seeing these somehow unfamiliar with … Read More...
Painting a Watercolor Effect with Food Coloring
Have you ever tried painting on cookies, cupcakes or cake? This is me experimenting with food coloring and fondant. Find the results HERE at the decorated cookie.
Golf Ball Cupcake Cones
Sure, these would be great to serve for a golf-loving dad this weekend, but I’m picturing a tray on the dessert table for a golf-themed party. Simple to make, but so adorably golfy (yeah, I’m making up my own words … Read More...
Ice Cream Cone Cupcake Toppers
I’m such a sucker for any edible craft involving Bugles–memories of eating them off my fingers in childhood, I think. Also, these are super easy and cute. Top cupcakes with ice cream cones made from Bugles and gumballs HERE at … Read More...
Essential Supplies for Baking and Decorating Sweets
For all newly interested (or just curious experts) in baking and decorating cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cake pops and other sweet treats, I’ve collected a list of what I deem as necessary supplies to have on hand. I’m sure others could … Read More...
Key to My Heart Cupcakes
These key-to-my-heart cupcakes would be a perfect dessert or favor for not just weddings, but bridal showers, engagement party, (maybe Valentine’s?)… Find the recipe and impressive step-by-step how-to photographs to make your own HERE at La littérature gourmande.
Mustachioed Salted Caramel Cupcakes
What strikes me about these cupcakes is the combination of sophisticated, salted caramel buttercream with… a chocolate mustache. Yummy mash up. Plus, I got to use the word “mustachioed”. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Bird on a Cake… Read More...
Mini Cupcake Daffodil Bouquet
I think I need a bouquet of daffodil cupcakes. Just because. Learn to make mini cupcake flower bouquets HERE at Cute as a Fox.
Sandwich “Cupcakes”
Because I expect just shaping something like a cupcake makes it infinitely more appealing to a kid… make sandwich “cupcakes” HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Pina Colada Cupcakes with Dried Fruit Flowers
First, the super yummy-sounding cupcakes… Pina Colada with Kiwi frosting? A resounding “Yes, please.” Find the recipe HERE at A Spicy Perspective. But wait, there’s more. Those gorgeous dried pineapple and kiwi flower cupcake toppers? Crafted and for sale … Read More...
Sweet Neon Graduation Party
Surviving middle school in the early ’80s is a feat of which I’m proud. I was not immune to the fashion trend pressure. Oh no, I embraced the WigWam socks over the pegged leg jeans, the Madonna gloves and the … Read More...
Duck Macarons and Pond Cupcakes
Because macarons are one of these elusive confections I’ve yet to master, I’m doubly impressed by those that have not only mastered the technique, but then make crafty scenes from their shaped macarons. Make duck macarons and pond cupcakes HERE … Read More...
Fancy Magical Princess Cupcakes
Oh my goodness, princesses, cupcakes, frosting, rainbows, unicorns??!? My kid would go bonkers for these. Make super fancy cupcake princesses HERE at CakeSpy, inspired by the Wicked Pumpkin Cupcakes from Amy Atlas’s book, Sweet Designs.
Felt Woodland Cupcake Wrappers and Sculptable Frosting Cupcake Toppers
Long title, I know, but there’s a lot of goodness in there. Every now and then my friend, Cheryl, and I switch up some blog posts. This week, inspired by her better-than-fondant-yummy frosting figures, I made some felt woodland cupcake … Read More...
Maypole Cupcakes
An easy peasy way to celebrate May Day without having to build an elaborate May pole in the backyard (side story, my neighbor thought we built a May pole in our backyard… in reality, it’s some gardening contraption my husband … Read More...
Rapunzel Tower Cupcakes
Now that we’ve instituted a “Family Movie Night,” I’ve seen a few movies I would probably never have seen otherwise, what with the four-year old’s control over the remote. Like those that feature runaway dogs or, of course, Disney princesses. … Read More...