The Cupcake Thread!
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missjaxon
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marcy your cake looks absolutely adorable! Good Job!
Mmmmm jas... those look delicious!
I love popping in and seeing all of you ladies beautiful creations! Yummy
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Well, the birthday girl has decided to my delight that she DOES want half chocolate/peppermint, half vanilla/strawberry for her cupcake tree! I made some choc mint ones today, I've been making a practice batch every weekend until the big day. Oh the pressure! They were pretty delicious. I should have kept a few for her to try, but DH and I had friends over this morning and we kinda... ate them all
Hubby often takes whatever is left over of a batch to work with him to share with the boys. They have started giving him money for me to supply them with treats every Monday!!
How hilarious! I told them forget the cash, I just want feedback!
Hubby often takes whatever is left over of a batch to work with him to share with the boys. They have started giving him money for me to supply them with treats every Monday!!
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Love the pink cupcakes!Date: 2/14/2009 9:44:05 PM
Author: DandiAndi
Well, the birthday girl has decided to my delight that she DOES want half chocolate/peppermint, half vanilla/strawberry for her cupcake tree! I made some choc mint ones today, I''ve been making a practice batch every weekend until the big day. Oh the pressure! They were pretty delicious. I should have kept a few for her to try, but DH and I had friends over this morning and we kinda... ate them all
Hubby often takes whatever is left over of a batch to work with him to share with the boys. They have started giving him money for me to supply them with treats every Monday!!How hilarious! I told them forget the cash, I just want feedback!
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Dandi, I have bought so many things for my cake decorating class I have to stick wtih it. I too need to make some lovely swirls on cupcakes. I might try it tomorrow on top of my already frosted cupcakes.Date: 2/17/2009 12:54:27 AM
Author: DandiAndi
Thanks, Skippy and marcy, you are sweethearts! I can''t believe how addictive this cupcake thing is!!
Dangit jas, if only I could get my swirls to look like yours!! Hopefully, one day...
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Dandi
I love the color of the frosting. It''s just the perfect shade of pink.
You''ll do great for the big day.
Well these are not cupcakes, but these are the first things I make using the stand mixer. I made these creme puffs as belated Valentine''s goodies for my co-worker today. I forgot to get confectioner''s sugar to garnish, but they look ok as they are.
I love the color of the frosting. It''s just the perfect shade of pink.
Well these are not cupcakes, but these are the first things I make using the stand mixer. I made these creme puffs as belated Valentine''s goodies for my co-worker today. I forgot to get confectioner''s sugar to garnish, but they look ok as they are.
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Gtiekiki, those look really good. I can almost taste them and that of course is safer for me.Date: 2/17/2009 11:28:43 PM
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Dandi
I love the color of the frosting. It''s just the perfect shade of pink.You''ll do great for the big day.
Well these are not cupcakes, but these are the first things I make using the stand mixer. I made these creme puffs as belated Valentine''s goodies for my co-worker today. I forgot to get confectioner''s sugar to garnish, but they look ok as they are.
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Lulie--those are beautiful!!! Cool piping job. How did the cream cheese and whipped cream taste? Sounds yummy to me.
Qtiekiki--oh i am *far* from a professional
--your cream puffs look better than the ones i''ve seen at our local bakery. And homemade always tastes better IMO
Mara--did u end up doing anything for v-day?
So remember those little pink fondant hearts i did waaay back? I used a few on the brownies i made. This is a box I assembled for a friend and left on her doorstep. She still hasn''t guessed who dropped them off-hehe, a little secret admirer.
Oh, and for LILI--the recipe for the brownies--it''s actually just the Baker''s Chocolate recipe modified a bit. It is *super* easy, very dense, fudgey brownie. And certainly not lo-cal
One-bowl brownies:
4 squares of Baker''s unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
3/4 cup of unsalted butter
1 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
3 eggs (at room temp)
1.5 tsp vanilla
1 cup of flour
(the recipe also calls for 1 c nuts but i put in 2 chopped dark-chocolate mars bars --for added v-day decadence
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave
Stir in the sugar until well incorporated
Mix in the eggs and vanilla
Stir in the flour and any goodies you want to add
Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30-35 min (if using a 13 x 9 inch pan) or around 22 min if using a cuppie pan
I baked my brownies in a silicone heart cupcake ''pan''. When they were cooled i prepared a ganache ( heat some heavy cream and stir in some chopped chocolate) and poured it over the hearts.
I melted a bit of white chocolate and dotted it onto the warm ganache then using a tooth pick i swirled the two chocolates together
Transfer the whole pan to the fridge to set.
Qtiekiki--oh i am *far* from a professional
Mara--did u end up doing anything for v-day?
So remember those little pink fondant hearts i did waaay back? I used a few on the brownies i made. This is a box I assembled for a friend and left on her doorstep. She still hasn''t guessed who dropped them off-hehe, a little secret admirer.
Oh, and for LILI--the recipe for the brownies--it''s actually just the Baker''s Chocolate recipe modified a bit. It is *super* easy, very dense, fudgey brownie. And certainly not lo-cal
One-bowl brownies:
4 squares of Baker''s unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
3/4 cup of unsalted butter
1 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
3 eggs (at room temp)
1.5 tsp vanilla
1 cup of flour
(the recipe also calls for 1 c nuts but i put in 2 chopped dark-chocolate mars bars --for added v-day decadence
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave
Stir in the sugar until well incorporated
Mix in the eggs and vanilla
Stir in the flour and any goodies you want to add
Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30-35 min (if using a 13 x 9 inch pan) or around 22 min if using a cuppie pan
I baked my brownies in a silicone heart cupcake ''pan''. When they were cooled i prepared a ganache ( heat some heavy cream and stir in some chopped chocolate) and poured it over the hearts.
I melted a bit of white chocolate and dotted it onto the warm ganache then using a tooth pick i swirled the two chocolates together
Transfer the whole pan to the fridge to set.
Lulie
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I'm going to try the recipe form those brownies
Thanks Jas12, 2oz of softened cream cheese, per @ 1 1/4 C heavy cream is not overpowering If you like cream cheese
checked this morning...nope no weeping into the cake, yes! Have some extra cream, prob try making the plain/vanilla version w/piping gel as stabilizer.
Thanks Jas12, 2oz of softened cream cheese, per @ 1 1/4 C heavy cream is not overpowering If you like cream cheese
Jas12
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lulie--the recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar--but that was a bit much for me (esp since i added dark chocolate bars!) but if u like sweet--put it all in. I also upped the vanilla (cuz i love it). These brownies get a shiny crisp on the top, but are very chewy (don''t be fooled and over bake them, they set a bit more once cooled)
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Lulie your cupcake is beautiful. Jas your brownie recipe is close to the one I used to use. I make cocoa brownies now. I like the taste better.
Okay here are my cupcakes - week 3 of my class - my second attempt at decorating. Let''s just say using the icing tubes was a BAD idea. They were too stiff for me to do much of anything with. So I will call these the good, the bad and the ugly. Some of my teddy bears make me laugh every time I see them. Next week we decorate a layer cake.
Okay here are my cupcakes - week 3 of my class - my second attempt at decorating. Let''s just say using the icing tubes was a BAD idea. They were too stiff for me to do much of anything with. So I will call these the good, the bad and the ugly. Some of my teddy bears make me laugh every time I see them. Next week we decorate a layer cake.
Good morning ladies,
I have some catching up to do so excuse my potentially long post!
Marcy, unbelievably, I don''t live near a Michael''s, Joann''s or Hobby Lobby. It is very frustrating b/c there''s no good craft store around
I do get the coupons though and am going to try and talk someone into going and making a couple purchases for me
Your cake is great!! I like the rainbow a lot. Your cupcakes are cute! I like the grapes and would never have thought of trying something like that. Your rose looks fantastic!
SDL, did you make the Snickerdoodle cupcakes for the Bake Sale? Have you posted a pic before? I must have missed it. How did the Bake Sale go? I''ve been really feeling like trying new flavors lately too. I really liked the Apple I did before and am now thinking of a PB&J cupcake and a Chocolate Pudding filled cupcake. You can''t go wrong with Chocolate Pudding and a cupcake.. yum! Anyone know if that works as a filling?
Jas, I love your Vday brownies, especially the box you made for a friend! They look so pretty!!!! I really didn''t have time to be creative over Valentines Day. I''m kind of bummed about that b/c I had a lot of ideas. It was my first experience with many orders so I just became so busy that I forgot to experiment
. I ended up doing basic stuff with pretty sprinkles and sugars. Next time I will plan better!
DandiAndi, your cupcake turned out very cute! I like those liners too!
Qtiekiki, your creme puffs look great! Are they hard to make? That''s a really cute idea for Vday.
Lulie, cute cupcake! I keep forgetting to try that design when I''m decorating. Thanks for the reminder!
As for me, not much happening these days. Business is slow this week but actually, it''s giving me time to do some research and think about different recipes, decorating ideas, etc... I have so many ideas floating around in my head that I''m just waiting until I start dreaming about cupcakes
I have some catching up to do so excuse my potentially long post!
Marcy, unbelievably, I don''t live near a Michael''s, Joann''s or Hobby Lobby. It is very frustrating b/c there''s no good craft store around
Your cake is great!! I like the rainbow a lot. Your cupcakes are cute! I like the grapes and would never have thought of trying something like that. Your rose looks fantastic!
SDL, did you make the Snickerdoodle cupcakes for the Bake Sale? Have you posted a pic before? I must have missed it. How did the Bake Sale go? I''ve been really feeling like trying new flavors lately too. I really liked the Apple I did before and am now thinking of a PB&J cupcake and a Chocolate Pudding filled cupcake. You can''t go wrong with Chocolate Pudding and a cupcake.. yum! Anyone know if that works as a filling?
Jas, I love your Vday brownies, especially the box you made for a friend! They look so pretty!!!! I really didn''t have time to be creative over Valentines Day. I''m kind of bummed about that b/c I had a lot of ideas. It was my first experience with many orders so I just became so busy that I forgot to experiment
DandiAndi, your cupcake turned out very cute! I like those liners too!
Qtiekiki, your creme puffs look great! Are they hard to make? That''s a really cute idea for Vday.
Lulie, cute cupcake! I keep forgetting to try that design when I''m decorating. Thanks for the reminder!
As for me, not much happening these days. Business is slow this week but actually, it''s giving me time to do some research and think about different recipes, decorating ideas, etc... I have so many ideas floating around in my head that I''m just waiting until I start dreaming about cupcakes
These were some Strawberry ones I made for an order. Here''s something I found out through trial and error. Stencils ONLY work on cupcakes if they are perfectly flat. They worked for the Strawberry ones but that''s it. That was disappointing
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