tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61029792557168952112024-02-07T04:32:15.702-08:00Cupcake SouthMy cupcake fascination iced with Southern charm.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-58527512803084038312012-04-16T11:17:00.001-07:002012-04-16T11:17:17.252-07:00Strawberry Daiquiri Cupcakes & Pic How To<p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403057_10150510325511902_520726901_9143579_44849974_n.jpg" width="477" height="291" /><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403937_10150510330276902_520726901_9143606_607714345_n.jpg" width="494" height="329" /></p> <p><b>INGREDIENTS</b></p> <ul> <li>2 teaspoons grated lime peel </li> <li>2 tablespoons fresh line juice </li> <li>2 tablespoons bacardi limon rum </li> <li>1 box strawberry supreme cake mix </li> <li>3 large eggs </li> <li>6 fresh strawberries with caps, quartered (optional) </li> <li>1/2 cup canola oil <br /> <br />Parrot Bay Strawberry Daiquiri for bathing the cupcakes ad including in the icing <br /></li> </ul> <p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405335_10150510111211902_520726901_9143026_1797623883_n.jpg" width="512" height="327" /></p> <p>after cupcakes cool inject then with rum</p> <p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406562_10150510106121902_520726901_9142994_1782099679_n.jpg" width="535" height="326" /></p> <p>ICING</p> <ul> <li>½ cup frozen whole strawberries, thawed </li> <li>1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, firm and slightly cold </li> <li>pinch of coarse salt </li> <li>1/2 cup Parrot Bay Strawberry Daiquiri </li> <li>3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted </li> <li>½ teaspoon vanilla </li> <li>red food coloring </li> </ul> <p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402231_10150508589106902_520726901_9139719_2103693542_n.jpg" width="566" height="354" /></p> <p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396587_10150508584856902_520726901_9139712_1069575466_n.jpg" width="569" height="347" /></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-26545202719449198032012-04-06T20:00:00.001-07:002012-04-06T20:00:48.093-07:00Easter Cupcakes Best Of<p><img src="http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2012/03/12/2/192/1922664/11bf9338f1501c5e_Love_From_the_Oven.xxxlarge_1/i/Cupcake-Push-Pop-Peeps.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Tomorrow I’m making Easter Cupcakes, but I do not have time to get creative. My niece is one years old and my daughter is a tween, who loves anything Hunger Games, so I’m keeping it simple this year with a butter cupcake, buttercream frosting and either a blue peep or blue M & Ms on top. Will load the pic up tomorrow. In the meantime, these are my faves I’ve found online. You can share your faves with me on Pinterest at <a title="http://pinterest.com/deestewart/" href="http://pinterest.com/deestewart/">http://pinterest.com/deestewart/</a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-43643311818120292732012-03-15T13:05:00.001-07:002012-03-15T13:05:07.285-07:00St. Patrick Day Boozy Cupcakes & Pots of Gold<p><img alt="shamrock545 copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8nAYefYW4VQ/T2BJDHvQEyI/AAAAAAAAHOg/zVFGTFsJh3M/shamrock545%252520copy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="465" height="393" /></p> <p>We don’t have a sweet tooth this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Girlee had stomach flu this week and I’m on bedrest. However, for my cupcake buds here are three cupcakes I’ve seen across the cupcakaverse. Also follow us on Twitter we have a design board up there at <a href="http://pinterest.com/deestewart/cupcake-south-2012-ideas-board/">http://pinterest.com/deestewart/cupcake-south-2012-ideas-board/</a></p> <p>These cupcakes look interesting although I don’t drink. I thought about doing some Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mints with Green Velvet Icing, but maybe by Saturday. If we do them, I will load the pics up here and on pinterest.</p> <p>The above cupcakes are from Pink Martinis and Pearls. It so pretty. The cupcake is called St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes with Bailey’s Irish Cream, Frangelico and Crème de Cacao Buttercream Icing. <a href="http://pinkmartinisandpearls.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-cupcakes-with-baileys.html">Here’s the recipe link</a>. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/03/14/irish-car-bomb-cupcakes/"><img src="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/irish-car-bomb-cupcakes-2-550.jpg" width="486" height="424" /></a></p> <p>The above cupcake is an Irish Car Bomb. <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/03/14/irish-car-bomb-cupcakes/">Click this link for the recipe.</a></p> <p><img alt="Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Buttercream" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5505176906_113b2683bf.jpg" width="461" height="314" /></p> <p>The Culinary Chronicles Chocolate Stout with Irish Cream Cupcakes (<a href="http://theculinarychronicles.com/2011/03/09/chocolate-stout-cupcakes-with-irish-cream-buttercream-slainte/">recipe here)</a></p> <p>Tomorrow, if I don’t forget I will post up some child friendly cupcakes . The kind I eat. lol</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-26576990191919493002012-02-21T13:12:00.001-08:002012-02-21T13:12:58.695-08:00Mardi Gras Cupcakes<p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT5S21dedoW44GxFLvleItvXj1jVzXii3emt4tJagxjVvbkKT_g3prqJiQrZgzHmkNFtOJjwmCaQ6B6SmexhtjP3I2lduMtrCY6uBh1Z5JIrx-n3HfFUcD27XVOmXxnvj9xQJoWR3IMps/s1600/Mardi+Gras+Cupcakes.jpg" width="445" height="360" /></p> <p>It’s Fat Tuesday here at Cupcake South, but we’re not baking. No. We’re getting our sweets on. While we’re out sampling our local eateries. Here are some pics we’ve pulled of Mardi Gras Cupcakes.</p> <p>These beauties are from <a href="http://couturecakesbyangela.blogspot.com/2011/03/masquarade-ball.html">Couture Cakes by Angel.</a></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3817563683_b703ef311a.jpg" width="390" height="574" /> </p> <p>An old classic, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetesbakeshop/3817563683/">Sweet E’s Chocolate Masquerade Cupcakes</a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-33850054906599794032011-12-13T16:13:00.001-08:002011-12-13T16:13:36.943-08:00Red Velvet Cupcakes with WHITE Chocolate Amaretto Frosting: Christmas Cupcake<p><img alt="Red Velvet Cupcakes" src="http://img4.southernliving.com/i/2011/12/Food/red-velvet-cupcakes-l.jpg?400:400" /></p> <p>This is the cupcake we’re making this Christmas. Thank you Southern Living for the Recipe</p> <p>Ingredients</p> <ul> <li>3/4 cup butter, softened</li> <li>1 1/2 cups sugar</li> <li>3 large eggs</li> <li>1 (1-oz.) bottle red liquid food coloring</li> <li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li> <li>2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</li> <li>3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa</li> <li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li> <li>1 cup buttermilk</li> <li>1 tablespoon white vinegar</li> <li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li> </ul> <h5>Preparation</h5> <ol> <li>1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Stir in food coloring and vanilla until blended. </li> <li>2. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt. Stir together buttermilk, vinegar, and baking soda in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup. (Mixture will bubble.) Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Place 24 paper baking cups in 2 (12-cup) muffin pans; spoon batter into cups, filling three-fourths full. </li> <li>3. Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from pans to wire racks, and let cool completely (about 45 minutes). </li> <li>4. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Garnish, if desired.</li> </ol> <p><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/static/pdf/snowflake-stencil.pdf">Printable Snowflake Stencil for White Chocolate Snowflake</a></p> <p><strong><font size="2">Frosting Ingredients</font></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 (4-oz.) white chocolate baking bars</li> <li>1/3 cup heavy cream</li> <li>1 cup butter, softened</li> <li>6 cups powdered sugar, divided</li> <li>1/4 cup almond liqueur</li> </ul> <h5>Preparation</h5> <ol> <li>Break white chocolate baking bars into pieces. Melt white chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 minute or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. (Do not overheat.) Let cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes). Beat butter and 1 cup powdered sugar at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add 5 cups powdered sugar alternately with almond liqueur, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Add white chocolate mixture; beat at medium speed until spreading consistency.</li> </ol> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-78073614546414415892011-10-31T12:12:00.001-07:002011-10-31T12:12:21.361-07:004 Cute Halloween Cupcakes to Copy<p><img src="http://www.thecakeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pudgy_mummy_cupcake.jpg" width="445" height="392" /></p> <p>Happy Halloween! </p> <p>We at Cupcake South have been toiling around with Halloween cupcake ideas. Had no ideas. Everything was..um… nasty to us (eyeballs, etc.) I’m sorry. We’re girly girls over here. We wanted something pretty, romantic Halloweenish. Can’t Halloween also have pretty cakes? So we searched the blogosphere and look what we found.!!</p> <p>The Cake Blog’s <a href="http://www.thecakeblog.com/2011/10/diy-pudgy-mummy-cupcake.html" target="_blank">Pudgy Mummy</a>. Cute and Mouth Watering. Yum!</p> <p><img alt="Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes with Citrus Pumpkin Frosting" src="http://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/chocolatepumpkin.jpg" /></p> <p>The chocolate pumpkin cupcake above is from <a href="http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2010/10/chocolate-pumpkin-cupcakes-with-orange-cream-cheese-frosting.html" target="_blank">Good Life Eats.</a></p> <p><img src="http://familyspice.com/fs_photos/other%20photos/halloween_cupcakes/pretzel_skeletons.jpg" width="422" height="294" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.familyspiceblog.com/2011/10/more-halloween-cupcake-decorating-ideas.html" target="_blank">from Family Spice Blog</a> These are cute!</p> <p><img src="http://www.bakingjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/IMG_5918.jpg" width="438" height="298" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.bakingjunkie.com/2010/10/halloween-oreo-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Baking Junkie’s</a> Halloween Oreo Cupcakes. They look yummy. This may be our winner tonight. </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-50659433250274819022011-10-01T15:10:00.001-07:002011-10-01T15:10:11.922-07:00What We’ve Been Working On<p><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/297947_10150327338316902_520726901_8341270_1944672077_n.jpg" width="484" height="301" /></p> <p><img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308993_10150322522921902_520726901_8315107_1188374398_n.jpg" width="489" height="312" /></p> <p><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310459_10150312799116902_520726901_8259075_2029073924_n.jpg" /><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185414_10150274755581902_520726901_7944968_1262722_n.jpg" width="477" height="291" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281497_10150262909566902_520726901_7828641_7600043_n.jpg" width="487" height="297" /></p> <p></p> <p><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267706_10150250993801902_520726901_7703649_2389488_n.jpg" width="504" height="307" /></p> <p><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270027_10150245278686902_520726901_7651770_8236702_n.jpg" width="530" height="323" /></p> <p><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270629_10150245197611902_520726901_7651260_457527_n.jpg" width="550" height="342" /></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-38557221161844667262011-10-01T14:09:00.001-07:002011-10-01T14:09:10.814-07:00Strawberry Hand Pie Step by Step in Pictures Recipe<p><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252231_10150209861556902_520726901_7347267_7846591_n.jpg" width="518" height="396" /></p> <p>Strawberry hand pies recipe photo recipe</p> <p><img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250174_10150209837941902_520726901_7347036_5321314_n.jpg" width="507" height="388" /></p> <p>1/3 fresh strawberries diced</p> <p><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250086_10150209846456902_520726901_7347168_5379158_n.jpg" width="429" height="325" /></p> <p>use real unsalted butter in dough #oldfashionisbetter</p> <p><img src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253692_10150209855076902_520726901_7347240_1668695_n.jpg" width="470" height="365" /></p> <p>make dough with ice water, butter and all purpose flour</p> <p><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/246626_10150209858701902_520726901_7347252_1487038_n.jpg" width="467" height="358" /></p> <p>cut dough in half, place one half in plastic wrap and refrigerate while you roll out and cut this dough in circles. i use a glass (old fashioned) to cut out my dough</p> <p></p> <p><img src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250819_10150209859431902_520726901_7347254_7095648_n.jpg" width="409" height="310" /></p> <p>put dough in saran wrap and place in fridge for at least an hour. i love the strawberry saran wrap. it's pretty</p> <p><img src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250610_10150209859941902_520726901_7347258_726622_n.jpg" width="435" height="343" /></p> <p>laid cut out crust on waxed paper</p> <p><img src="http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/248164_10150209860426902_520726901_7347261_1752780_n.jpg" width="428" height="332" /></p> <p>Two dollops of strawberry mixture on top of bottom layer crust</p> <p><img src="http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/247843_10150209860971902_520726901_7347265_2199562_n.jpg" width="410" height="310" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Fresh out the oven, about to removed to cooling rack</p> <p><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252231_10150209861556902_520726901_7347267_7846591_n.jpg" width="446" height="345" /></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-2087224238145258582011-09-05T22:14:00.001-07:002011-09-05T22:14:42.959-07:002011 National Read a Book Day Shana Burton’s Catt Chasin<p><a href="http://deegospelpr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/robm.png"><img title="robm" alt="" src="http://deegospelpr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/robm.png" width="436" height="281" /></a></p> <p>Today, September 6, 2011 is National Read a Book Day. The holiday is designed to encourage us to take time from our busy lives and relax with a great book. This year we have selected <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ShanaBurtonAuthor?ref=ts">Shana Burton’s</a> Catt Chasin’(Urban Books) as our 2011 Read a Book Day Pick.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://images.betterworldbooks.com/160/Catt-Chasin-Burton-Shana-9781601627919.jpg" width="264" height="400" /></p> <p><strong>Why did we choose this book?</strong></p> <p>Catt Chasin’ the story of Jamal Ford. He has narrowed his love life down to a science through the creation of his <em>30-Day Dating Plan,</em> a guide intended to weed out the drama queens, gold-diggers, and baby mamas from his ideal: a part goddess, part sex kitten, and part Stepford Wife mate. The shallow, fun-loving 33-year-old knows he’s one of Charlotte, North Carolina’s most eligible bachelors, and he won’t settle for anything less than the trophy wife of his dreams.Catherine “Catt” Cason has never let anything slow her down. The brilliant chemist takes being labeled “the cute fat girl” in stride as she fast-tracks her way to a top position with her cosmetic company, Telegenic. While she would enjoy the love of a good man, Catt refuses to risk heartbreak again just to have a warm body at her side. Besides, why settle for the love of an earthly man when she is the fiancée of Christ?</p> <p>When Jamal is paired with Catt to launch a new product for work, it’s loathe at first sight. She thinks he’s arrogant and incompetent; he thinks she’s a sanctimonious kill-joy. However, what each believes they want may not be what God knows they need. In this game of love, rules don’t exist, and no heart is safe. The Lord is speaking, but will they be too caught up in their own agendas to listen?</p> <p><strong>Doesn’t the sound like fun?</strong></p> <p>We will be talking about the book all September and chatting with the author, Shana Burton, too.</p> <p><strong>Would you like to join us?</strong></p> <p>To join us is an easy three step process:</p> <ol> <li>Join us all month long on Facebook by clicking here (<a href="http://on.fb.me/bookmonth">http://on.fb.me/bookmonth</a>). </li> <li>If you do not own a copy, click <a href="http://amzn.to/cattchase">here</a> to purchase one (<a href="http://amzn.to/cattchase">http://amzn.to/cattchase </a>) </li> <li>Share <a href="http://amzn.to/cattchase">http://amzn.to/cattchase </a>with your friends on Facebook or Twitter/ </li> </ol> <p> </p> <iframe style="width: 120px; height: 240px" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=christianfi04-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1601627912&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <p>Once you’re done, please check in here. Our Goal is to get 50 readers reading Shana Burton Catt Chasin on September 6 and throughout the month. That’s not a Hard Goal. Right?!</p> <p>Thanks for participating!</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-79196407401272646042011-05-26T12:20:00.001-07:002011-05-26T12:20:02.709-07:00Elegant Memorial Day Cupcake<p><img src="http://bakedbree.bakedbree.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/flag-cupcake-20web.jpg" width="446" height="346" /></p> <p>This weekend I’m still undecided on what kind of cupcake to make for Memorial Day. I’m leaning toward a vanilla cupcake with blue butter cream icing and a strawberry wedge. While I decide I wanted to share some beautiful cupcakes you can try for Memorial Day. </p> <p>Above are Flag Cupcakes courtesy of <a href="http://bakedbree.com/flag-cupcakes#axzz1NU54L6g9">BakedBree.com</a>. </p> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJMqhyZNzX6zc6FhPlTeBwKnmRq1O36k6Obq6ZyvGmFWLz8fq88NmTNw4lkAleCsVZ2kCfIiUUXyM08ugYg-Bumwfai2ZYU81KNqax3mLqMpbswVzkwm4pHVTRDbcXkMvSw0DedLyC1g/s400/blueberry_cupcake2.jpg" width="455" height="344" /></p> <p>My daughter wants a BlueBerry Cupcake so bad. This one from Steph  Chows looks right up her alley.  <a href="http://stephchows.blogspot.com/2008/07/red-white-and-blue-cupcakes.html">Here’s the recipe.</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7QBET2rjbgOQywvyOEKmFAiDOm1tAYQfw7RANcrdwZJyWDK15uB6xE_JqqBBeCGF4RWe2sDA2FBUB3wTpE7Q3Y1A9eXKltLv-dCMkDnbq_pY5ohBXwi0kyaQ-FNltWLLxhlPZ6BcN6rCF/s640/11+22+may+cupcake+sunday+006.jpg" width="486" height="328" /></p> <p>Betty’s Cozy Corner used a Paula Deen cake mix to make these beauties. The recipe is <a href="http://bettycozycorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/8th-cupcake-sunday.html">here</a>. </p> <p>Share your Memorial Day Cupcake ideas here. I may change my mind.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-4310071250010766542011-05-14T13:24:00.001-07:002011-05-14T13:24:32.269-07:00Sneak Peak and Excerpt of A Good Excuse to Be Bad Cupcake<p><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="A Good Excuse To Be Bad" align="left" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PSbhX-1bL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" />Thursday I finally turned in Someone Bad and Something Blue to my editor. I took Friday off to relax my brain and read. I hope you all will help me write Book 3 (will begin plotting next week.) However, this morning I learned that you could read a sneak peak of A Good Excuse to Be Bad. It releases next month, so I’m pinching myself every day. Would love for you to check out and tell me how you feel. Here’s the link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Good-Excuse-Be-Bad/dp/0758259506">http://www.amazon.com/Good-Excuse-Be-Bad/dp/0758259506</a></p> <p>Also, <a href="http://www.mirandaparker.com">mirandaparker.com</a> is a community site. I built it so that you could register share your stories, books, book clubs, whatever with me and others who like the stories I write and the things I like. So register, tell yourself something about me and let’s have a good excuse to get to know each other!!</p> <p>Still waiting on some cupcake ideas for my A Good Excuse to Be Bad Cupcake. My book release party is in July, so put your thinking caps on. </p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="6" face="Script">Miranda P</font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-60916403600851878352011-05-05T11:52:00.001-07:002011-05-05T13:16:41.954-07:00Mother’s Day Key Lime Pie Cupcakes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdf_5z3yQRch-IZ_Lu_AnOJNrFfHxWT42Ot7kjmWAtAVfd1uVMMvoyg5r6vJqO8seXz83EnnkZX9i8XsrSMv_D93xiqnl_T3R7rS2O4imPXP1UFUGxSW2uk7R7Xa2kRjcB-4mPfCGFPzQ/s1600-h/IMAG0495%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMAG0495" border="0" alt="IMAG0495" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCDKiczi1VpgkVBmE-hxfq03j9N2VhUHwsriHTfXdtkxHA7WVvMyFFCMrDB4Hg6IpN588Jx_prdsvJZWZPqbUmDh6kh2-En-R-2UEBHsS26abijhxnoI6qkkqr09BvPTpdfb-iWbAUfY/?imgmax=800" width="495" height="382" /></a> <p>Key Lime Pie Cupcakes by Dee Stewart </p> <p>My recipe is a modification of Paula Deen’s Key Lime Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting.  I ditched the frosting for my own key lime cream cheese frosting and graham cracker crust lining the cupcake liner and on top of the cake before iced. My modifications are in blue. Also note I’m on a low sodium diet so if salt is your thing, add it. So here goes…</p> <p>From <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/key-lime-coconut-cupcakes-with-white-chocolate-frosting-recipe/index.html">Paula Deen</a>:</p> <h4>Cake Ingredients</h4> <ul> <li>3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature </li> <li>1 cup granulated sugar </li> <li>2 eggs, at room temperature </li> <li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract </li> <li>1 heaping teaspoon grated key lime <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/zest/index.html">zest</a> </li> <li>1 1/2 tablespoons key lime juice (bottled or freshly squeezed) </li> <li>1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (<font color="#0000ff">Swan Cake Flour)</font> </li> <li>1/2 teaspoon baking powder </li> <li>1/4 teaspoon baking soda </li> <li><strike>1/4 teaspoon </strike><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/salt/index.html"><strike>kosher salt</strike></a><strike> </strike></li> <li>1/2 cup buttermilk (<font color="#0000ff">I substituted 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt)</font> </li> <li><font color="#0000ff">1/4 olive oil</font> </li> <li><font color="#0000ff">3 limes</font> </li> </ul> <h4><font color="#0000ff">Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients (Not Paula Deen/Basic) </font></h4> <ul> <li><font color="#0000ff">12 graham crackers, finely ground (1 1/2 cups) </font></li> <li><font color="#0000ff">5 tablespoons, unsalted butter, melted </font></li> <li><font color="#0000ff">1/4 cup sugar </font></li> </ul> <h4><font color="#0000ff">Dee’s Key Lime Butter Cream Ingredients:</font></h4> <ul> <li> <p><font color="#0000ff">1/2 cup unsalted butter </font></p> </li> <li> <p><font color="#0000ff">1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia reduced fat cream cheese</font></p> </li> <li> <p><font color="#0000ff">2 tablespoons lime juice</font></p> </li> <li> <p><font color="#0000ff">1 tablespoon lime zest (from the limes we used in batter)</font></p> </li> <li> <p><font color="#0000ff">4 -5 cups powdered sugar Dixie Crystal</font></p> </li> </ul> <h4>Directions</h4> <p>Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.</p> <p>In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/eggs/index.html">eggs</a>, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, key lime zest and juice and mix well. In a separate bowl, <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/sift/index.html">sift</a> together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In 5 parts total, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/batter/index.html">batter</a>, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. <strike><font color="#0000ff">Fold the coconut into the cupcake batter.</font></strike></p> <p>Line a <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/muffin-pan/index.html">muffin pan</a> with paper liners and fill each liner <font color="#0000ff">with 1/2 of the pie crust</font> then fill almost to the top with batter. Use an ice cream scoop to load the batter into the muffin pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops begin to brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer cupcakes to a baking rack to cool completely.</p> <p>While the cupcakes are cooling you can make the <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/frosting/index.html">frosting</a>.  </p> <h4><font color="#0000ff">Frosting Directions (Dee’s): </font></h4> <ul> <li> <p><font color="#0000ff">Beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy with hand mixer</font></p> </li> <li> <p><font color="#0000ff">Add in lime juice and zest.</font></p> </li> <li> <p><font color="#0000ff">Mix in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time</font>.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Before you add the frosting add the rest of the graham cracker crust to the muffin tops then pipe the frosting on top.  I use the Wilton icing piper kit.  You can slice the remaining two lines and wedge them on top of the key lime icing. </p> <p>For those of you boozy cupcakes I’ll share that recipe later. There’s a trick to getting them drunk. </p> <p>Dee</p> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Enhanced by Zemanta" href="http://www.zemanta.com/"><img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; float: right; border-left-style: none" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=9e8d1580-c729-4f11-b3c4-a890037997d4" /></a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-11703975554452917482011-05-02T07:37:00.001-07:002011-05-02T07:37:38.915-07:00Mother’s Day Brunch: Crab & Asparagus Cupcake<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQT-uUZPuapfiwYMIMM81kBKqY_BUmXknJsbrDIKexjTLxe1BnpvO32rnGe4P9HZXXo6Lg-BSFJyk80vxOt75Y8JigNHoAWl21jgDJuoV_QwiPvI5rzlxhEPJ4QppKbzBa50NRXsK6uQo/s1600-h/219533_10150171147136902_520726901_7040764_8240712_o%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="219533_10150171147136902_520726901_7040764_8240712_o" border="0" alt="219533_10150171147136902_520726901_7040764_8240712_o" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhqiIDqK1kzRCrYrscFh_LPaup_BtVii9B2jx1T8XjdO-VvCwdUu4O8cid2GrnGulDKSqEmnVCYezm7O13CGdCYOAYmHC3i_1kz7pR8CM2rB8AmhUxta7vZgSpiHtaiebgifpjRnyTx8/?imgmax=800" width="496" height="382" /></a> </p> <p>This Crab & Asparagus Cupcake recipe came from <a href="http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2011/04/crab-and-asparagus-quiche-cupcakes-for.html">Cupcake Project</a>. I made them last week and we enjoyed them all week. I thought it would be great, if you’re hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch at your home. </p> <p>The Recipe is on Paula Deen’s site <a href="http://www.pauladeen.com/article_view/crab_asparagus_quiche_cupcakes/">here.</a></p> <p>I’m thinking of doing a Cupcake Fest for Mother’s Day. My own Keylime Pie Cupcakes, these cupcakes, and something with sugar flowers, or pearls….what would you add? </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-9961888402220603342011-04-22T20:45:00.001-07:002011-04-22T20:45:18.623-07:00Paula Deen’s Crab & Asparagus QUiche Breakfast Cupcake<p><img alt="Crab & Asparagus Quiche Cupcakes" src="http://www.pauladeen.com/images/sized/images/uploads/CrabQuiche_Article-668x419.jpg" width="465" height="297" /></p> <p>I wasn’t going to make another thing this weekend until I stumbled upon these beauties from Paula Deen’s website. So…. <a href="http://www.pauladeen.com/article_view/crab_asparagus_quiche_cupcakes/">Here’s the link to the recipe</a>. I’ll be at Publix in the morning. </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-39080751774189516542011-04-22T20:40:00.001-07:002011-04-22T20:40:30.709-07:00Chick Magnet & 2 Bite Butterflies for Easter Cupcakes<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje7v5EH5BwzpCinCysoPksM6ReZYR2xxOveYzeU_WALbLyxQgjU70npbozFAlsXLZCsbcAolOyLq_iG2lQV8XjYupK8bJdEALytGtP9j5ZkrYE-BJ3RsnJuqmM1qmYfxOq6lEFuY2wMeQ/s1600-h/209892_10150168710871902_520726901_7014648_2267592_o%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="209892_10150168710871902_520726901_7014648_2267592_o" border="0" alt="209892_10150168710871902_520726901_7014648_2267592_o" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRRqZGrPL0VZlyrP9O13JZUE3IGv-eE-xS-SlVk9nsDq7pd2zttzfda8Hj1AXiJ5U8GZGOJ8LTCw8h91_AGtxTvL9IroAydrcYkP-3BGI7vvtduWu1agV-W1RUSR_6KAZNUoX3PzUjReo/?imgmax=800" width="431" height="565" /></a> </p> <p>Happy Easter! We’ve been making Easter Baskets and baking up an Atlanta Storm. These cupcakes come from the same vanilla cupcake batter. The chick magnet cupcake is a standard size cc with a dollop of my keylime cream cheese icing with a yellow peep on top of the dollop. My younger sister isn’t a fan of icing, but loves cake. She was our muse for the Chick Magnet Cupcake </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoW7W0zt5TUT-Wgu3ym6xsavXRirBjFa6e6F1CZ2NBPD0ZVwElxuP6N5Xo_nx7QFrV5UW_lvhLbMevNGlxdpQwwaEwQnd1PxLcQJ1rYGWKykWGep-qMCVjMfnq1dS-9spxjAVcDM4wmY0/s1600-h/219563_10150168690636902_520726901_7014512_5353904_o%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="219563_10150168690636902_520726901_7014512_5353904_o" border="0" alt="219563_10150168690636902_520726901_7014512_5353904_o" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_4AKgvzDqGb5FskWAoW5e_RZFR_zH4lhd1Q7vtSg8YJHwuaMVZxmy02B9yAfmPka7Zwx26ga_uhk2rmxD-4K3ldpvtAIAzaBA93uacmkK6rAM56RxLEQfQuVUjdxMRpV6BzhOona2Fk/?imgmax=800" width="467" height="366" /></a></p> <p>These 2 Bite Butterflies recipe was given to us by my friend Cathy. We decided to make 2 bites, because Easter is one of those holidays where you can lose a tooth, if you’re not careful. Our butterflies are made from yogurt covered pretzels (Krogers have then on sale for $1.99 a box) and pastel almond M & Ms. Same Key Lime Icing. We had to refrigerate these puppies. The size is a hit. My mom ate them with two bites. pretzel and M &M included. Really. </p> <p>If you want to do these with your kids. I prefer homemade batter with Swan Cake Flower,  Clabber Girl, etc, but for sake of time sift Pillsbury Butter Cake Mix (Kroger has it for $1 this week). Sift very well. Very well. Follow directions, but mix  liquids first then add in dry mix one cup at a time. Add some Wesson Canola oil or olive oil to your batter  ala Paula Deen. Cupcake will melt in your mouth.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>Girlee and Mom</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-34324568524514721972011-03-06T16:51:00.001-08:002011-03-06T16:51:15.280-08:00What we Been Up to at Cupcake South<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlwR00oKH6J_4zoAwPntksaemyiz6M7lf3pL8359dxE9yjNCE54gr9nK-zY3824VHGdbRHXh1zgOLsRT1eW0BlKUg-8H3mbUMTRJKVQmFJAKCeewze4eVLfu_bnhxKS-yoto2gweoNjo/s1600-h/344%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="344" border="0" alt="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89qaQXSnhG5DR_nhoFrjRkEVtldQad_Nz4JEHXO4j30EZrSLbPcayPfTGfchdpy6gDQJ1B00NWtoGNy1L-xwt0eunAjUuoWFz41fXceUqKuWUD_g617UJG63uyJO6CWh6qToEK8xRseM/?imgmax=800" width="483" height="363" /></a> </p> <p>We’ve been prepping for spring cupcake madness and cake pops. yep. we’ll begin featuring them in time for St. Patrick’s Day. </p> <p>Above Selah is piping our Strawberry Cheesecake Buttercream Icing on her Vanilla Cupcakes.  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifHbix4QaI8jS9G_oxpHriPUbPByDgXDang7ok5dkZvtswgFoJtjTvFQ8n1Q69uzqYY0Wu5kgHeLJ5R1l2N4nuxFzw8yGgDj7z3neBDIXl1k5e9DW4ER7t7PQJnyn415gE_eFA0OTKKqs/s1600-h/343%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="343" border="0" alt="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkNC7fmysG9o57SIye2U5B2BwygHVBczIsqadky8nElFM5TW0IgVLuc1QMlqO0tAa_OVrEaYyoK0REHYpaIIK8RQZGX1SAQmXytH9TX7M8lcU2HvjCFgjnmzde4UTKa6LjssU5c9F8y4/?imgmax=800" width="483" height="372" /></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_YH30YGBJJZz2OFdi13KrqLhqzaUYgSs_Vp13AAKEKY7zSH2m8O9jgURjst5wmTmp8unm2_8WTzJlv31T0aRP88ScICQF4zQNuR-Md5o5ayIydjFadBbnS14ilbW_VWybHhQENnaU4Y/s1600-h/319%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="319" border="0" alt="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TNKLVTmcnLdm0YN3OIRn8y7B8O2zQS6so6dP0Faz3yjZYIp-ZiyG9TpXrhuSDqhyphenhyphenwEG5DruaPsgghY9POaU3kt10vfwfOOmpb4EPTabPMEY7kzF16KxEQW-4tHFXj3rC6q23W9unob4/?imgmax=800" width="520" height="401" /></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrGqAL0WD5iNxuFJ1ReAGVC7N0wTcXNa6gmlABYe3ea1YNus9f7iH4BhtU2SyBaMCUrGA4YSVHbAZBba058ucDu4X5E_tBHLFDik8xhJ367yzh1Puhx7z6HS6ol64KbPfZ_0nT_e5k04/s1600-h/316%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="316" border="0" alt="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqbw4q7SK20GHarxcWdnpUjjGSMsTHzrlHzMLMbvfHCDvbALdpsDCLl4NhSR79dFSI-R8H7xh92sOkRoJ1a8ezsP4ONyBzPNPyKbnbAkt2iv1IQWGUSTiiwxhydhdH3gD8SzgzVxcNTc/?imgmax=800" width="545" height="420" /></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0oS0kWlFVlfWb3Dz6ov9fiqhIBPII680hyphenhyphenEE8IpzP22lrLP-9oI8tBON1weQHgvE8bZk31nU3GZqOElb3b4ZgFYYtMV_eAJ0c5k6sQ6yg53LnL-XiWaN7iaJo35bZcHoE5A4lMoTMGs/s1600-h/318%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="318" border="0" alt="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcBAtMiHJV5iV4qFfzMmNBMDv53P2sQTWe7fvsk8Nkf0SYJkEudpa0cWe12sMbE-Xqa-lOlTRS8-wM6pbGOimozdW_6MAV3Bm1mQjMHWKec3Tl7j_eRe8GvsH3JI__lAF-a97ykZNnGCg/?imgmax=800" width="525" height="405" /></a> </p> <p>This past weekend I created a strawberry and red velvet birthday cupcake fantasy for a special bride to be.  Hope to see you around Atlanta or somewhere in the South. Tomorrow morning I will be in Macon.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-26515134762359775482010-12-30T07:46:00.001-08:002010-12-30T07:46:01.092-08:00More New Year’s Eve CUpcakes<p><img src="http://www.partybluprintsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/il_570xN.203943559-300x199.jpg" width="466" height="319" /></p> <p>I found some cutelicious cupcakes I had to feature. So if you’re out shopping for New Year’s Eve goodies, here is some inspiration.</p> <p><a href="http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-years-ball-drop-cupcakes.html"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5304201073_75915b9a19.jpg" width="459" height="475" />Cupcakes Take the Cake’s Ball Drop Cupcakes</a></p> <p><img src="http://hoosierhomemade.com/wp-content/uploads/New-Years-Cupcakes.Champagne-2.jpg" /></p> <p><a href="http://hoosierhomemade.com/new-years-cupcakes-cupcake-tuesday/">Hoosier Homemade New Year’s Cocktail Cupcakes</a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.196961801.jpg" /></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-56574199916594522262010-12-30T07:25:00.001-08:002010-12-30T07:25:00.755-08:00Low Fat Strawberry Champagne New Year’s Cupcakes<p><img alt="Strawberry Champagne Sparkler Cupcakes" src="http://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201011/20101103-tows-discovery-tlc-6-300x205.jpg" width="469" height="330" /></p> <p><b>Courtesy of DC Cupcakes and Oprah.com</b></p> <p><b>Servings: Serves 12</b></p> <p>Ingredients</p> <p><b>Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes (36 mini cupcakes, 3 per champagne flute)</b></p> <ul> <li>1/2 cup fresh strawberries , diced </li> <li>1/2 Tbsp. good Champagne (sweet rose Champagne suggested) </li> <li>2 1/2 cups flour , sifted </li> <li>2 1/2 tsp. baking powder , sifted </li> <li>1/4 tsp. salt </li> <li>4 Tbsp. (4 ounces) unsalted butter </li> <li>4 Tbsp. unsweetened applesauce </li> <li>1 1/4 cups sugar </li> <li>1 1/2 cup zero-calorie sweetener (e.g., Splenda) </li> <li>2 large eggs , at room temperature </li> <li>2 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract plus seeds from 1 vanilla bean </li> <li>1 1/4 cups skim milk , at room temperature</li> </ul> <p><b>Champagne Buttercream Frosting</b></p> <ul> <li>16 Tbsp. (8 ounces) unsalted butter </li> <li>4 cups confectioner's sugar , sifted </li> <li>1 tsp. skim milk </li> <li>1 tsp. pure vanilla extract </li> <li>1/8 tsp. salt </li> <li>1/2 cup good Champagne (sweet rose Champagne suggested)</li> </ul> <p><b>Strawberry Layer</b></p> <ul> <li>24 fresh strawberries </li> <li>1 cup good Champagne (sweet rose Champagne suggested)</li> </ul> <p><b>Chocolate Ganache</b></p> <ul> <li>2 cups high-quality dark chocolate</li> </ul> <p>Directions</p> <p><b>For Serving:</b> <br />12 glass Champagne flutes <br />12 long spoons <br />12 indoor-safe sparkler candles <br /><b>Step 1: Baking the Mini Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes <br /></b> <br />Preheat the oven to 350°. Line 2 mini cupcake pans with 36 mini baking cups or grease pans with butter if not using baking cups. <br />Dice up 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries and soak in 1/2 cup of Champagne. Set aside. <br />Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. <br />Place the unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer. Add the sugar; beat on medium speed until well incorporated. <br />Mix in applesauce slowly. <br />Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly after each addition. <br />Combine the vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds and milk in a large liquid measuring cup. <br />Reduce the speed to low. Add one-third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, then gradually add one-third of the milk mixture, beating until well incorporated. Add another one-third of the flour mixture, followed by one-third of the milk mixture. Stop to scrape down the bowl as needed. Add the remaining flour mixture, followed by the remaining milk mixture, and beat just until combined. <br />Gently fold in the diced Champagne-soaked strawberries, just until incorporated. <br />Scoop batter into baking cups and bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If using paper baking cups, peel off all the paper baking cups from the cupcakes at this time. <br /><b>Step 2: Making the Champagne Buttercream Frosting <br /></b> <br />Place the unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer. Add the confectioner's sugar; beat on medium speed until well incorporated. <br />Add the vanilla extract, milk, salt and Champagne, and beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Place frosting in a disposable piping bag with a large round tip. <br /><b>Step 3: Preparing the Strawberries <br /></b> <br />Slice 24 strawberries lengthwise and soak in 1 cup of Champagne for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. <br /><b>Step 4: Melting the Chocolate Ganache</b> <br />Break the dark chocolate into small pieces. Fill a medium saucepan with an inch or 2 of water and place over medium-low heat. Place the dark chocolate pieces in a medium glass bowl over the saucepan and melt slowly. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove the bowl of melted chocolate from the saucepan. Pour the melted chocolate into a plastic squeeze bottle. (If a squeeze bottle is not available, you can drizzle with a spoon.) <br /><b>Step 5: Assembling Layers in Champagne Flutes</b> <br />Line up 12 glass Champagne flutes. Insert 1 mini strawberry Champagne cupcake in the bottom of each glass. Next, pipe a swirl of Champagne buttercream frosting on top of each cupcake. Add several slices of Champagne-soaked strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate. Repeat layers. Finally, place a third mini strawberry Champagne cupcake at the top of each glass, pipe with a final "Georgetown Cupcake signature swirl" of Champagne buttercream frosting, and top with a final drizzle of melted chocolate. <br /><b>Step 6: Serving <br /></b> <br />Insert 1 indoor-safe sparkler candle in the top of each glass. Light the candles at midnight, serve with spoons, and enjoy!</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-59826183887855061102010-12-23T12:14:00.001-08:002010-12-23T12:14:13.331-08:00Christmas Cupcakes Galore<p><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs403.ash2/68166_481447176901_520726901_6091969_535615_n.jpg" width="435" height="568" /></p> <p>This year we made red velvet cupcakes for Christmas and topped them with Gingerbread Women and Houses. Would love for me to share your cupcakes on my facebook page. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dee.stewart">www.facebook.com/dee.stewart</a>.<em>  In the meantime here are some of my favorite Christmas cupcake pics I’ve seen online.</em></p> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiljCbcep9y89NP6GmxKrzANIgSiIGCMaJWGs26p146rO3daFDv4QOT1NMH4eqrvu2RsdtkZgg2t9ZJ0nSAvlh_jdT4Laq1nV5VKHdP2I4FujKdRY0ouXUmwI_HZTnYmHHduXAZZVyXBWQ/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" /></p> <p>Brandied Mincemeat Cupcakes From <a href="http://www.brandoesq.blogspot.com/">Kuidaore</a></p> <p><img alt="Hello Cupcake's Maple Brown Pecan cupcake is sprinkled in candied pecans and bacon." src="http://www.washingtonlife.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/HelloCupcake_Maple-Bacon-Pecan_solo.jpg" width="424" height="361" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CCUQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FHello-Cupcake-DC%2F243880112643%3Fv%3Dwall&ei=T6kTTZrXMMuO8AbmtY3fBA&usg=AFQjCNFsjV6jUWSkEq-0IqaBsRHQ4ZNIDw&sig2=BB60TYuOvMrm2I1FoLPSOQ">Hello Cupcake's Maple Brown Pecan</a></p> <p><img alt="Picture" src="http://www.vivalacupcake.net/uploads/4/9/9/2/4992771/3468527.jpg?362" /></p> <p>Chocolate Indulgence Santas by <a href="http://www.vivalacupcake.net/christmas-2010.html">Viva La Cupcake</a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://cabbagesandroses.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/christmas-cupcake.jpg" width="389" height="424" /> </p> <p><a href="http://www.lovebakery.co.uk/">Love Bakery</a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FWgObQq7YQs/TQV-JrPKN1I/AAAAAAAACcc/s9sW-p_mBRY/s640/IMG_8914.JPG" width="454" height="319" /></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://southernvogue.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-cupcake-exchange.html">Southern Vogue</a> who has all the Christmas cupcakes in the world by the looks of this  great pic of her Cupcake Exchange Party.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-5901254242595033662010-11-19T09:46:00.001-08:002010-11-19T09:46:53.724-08:00Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes<p><img alt="Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes" src="http://www.duncanhines.com/content/recipes/recipe/603/hero-pumpkin-patch-cupcakes.jpg" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/cupcakes/dh/pumpkin-patch-cupcakes">Courtesy of Duncan Hines</a></p> <p>Happy Thanksgiving!!</p> <p>Ingredients:</p> <ul> <li>12 <a href="http://www.duncanhines.com/products/cakes/moist-deluxe-spice-premium-cake-mix">Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe Spice</a> cupcakes baked in orange paper liners </li> <li>24 mini <a href="http://www.duncanhines.com/products/cakes/moist-deluxe-spice-premium-cake-mix">Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Spice</a> cupcakes baked in white paper liners </li> <li>2 pieces green licorice twists (e.g. Twizzlers rainbow twists) </li> <li>1 can (16 ounces) plus 1 cup <a href="http://www.duncanhines.com/products/frostings/creamy-home-style-classic-vanilla-frosting">Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting</a></li> <li>Orange food coloring </li> <li>1 cup orange decorating sugar </li> <li>Green licorice laces (e.g. Kellogg's Fruit Streamers, Watermelon Madness)</li> </ul> <p>Baking Instructions:</p> <ol> <li>Cut the licorice twists into 3/4 inch pieces to make the pumpkin stems. Tint the vanilla frosting orange with the food coloring. Tint 1/2 cup of the orange frosting a darker shade of orange with more food coloring. Spoon the darker orange frosting into a ziplock bag; set aside.</li> <li>Place orange decorating sugar into a shallow bowl. Spread the orange frosting on top of the cupcakes mounding slightly in the center. Starting on the edge, roll the cupcake tops in the sugar to cover completely.</li> <li>Use a wooden skewer to mark the ridges in the tops of the cupcakes. Starting in the center or slightly off center, lightly press the skewer over the cupcake tops to create 5 to 6 indentations. Snip a very small corner (1/16 inch) from the bag with the darker orange frosting and pipe lines of frosting in the indentations on top of the cupcakes. Insert the cut green twists for the stems and add the green laces, trimmed into shorter pieces, to make the tendrils.</li> </ol> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-48855504728207447802010-10-27T16:28:00.001-07:002010-10-27T16:28:14.764-07:00Skeleton Cupcakes & Michael Jackson’s Gloves found in Atlanta<p><img alt="Skeleton Cupcakes" src="http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/a60947a127573964adaadae4d3d4f597/skeleton-cupcakes_456X342.jpg" /></p> <p>This has been a busy week, but believe me I haven’t forgotten about Halloween cupcakes, Below is a recipe for these Skeleton Cupcakes from Woman’s Day. If you don’t have time I spotlighted two Atlanta cupcakeries that have great Halloween cupcakes you can order and pickup. If you spot any great cupcakes or would like to share your own drop the link here.</p> <ul> <ul> <li>1 box (18.25 oz) devil's food cake mix </li> <li>1 1/2 cups lowfat buttermilk </li> <li>3 large eggs </li> <li>1/4 cup canola oil </li> <li>16 oz each) dark chocolate frosting </li> <li>Decoration: black gel or paste food color, 24 marshmallows, 24 (4-in. ) thin breadsticks (grissini) or lollipop sticks, a clean artist's brush, 24 grape fruit leather snacks (like FruitaBu), black decorating sugar, red nonpareil candies</li> </ul> </ul> <h4>Directions</h4> <p>Heat oven to 350°F. You'll need 24 regular-size muffin cups lined with paper, foil or Halloween-themed liners.</p> <p>Beat cake mix, buttermilk, eggs and oil in large bowl with mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until just blended. Divide batter between muffin cups (1/4 cup batter per cup).</p> <p>Bake 24 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes before removing cupcakes to rack to cool completely.</p> <p>Tint chocolate frosting black with food color; frost cupcakes.</p> <p>To decorate: Slightly flatten marshmallows with palm of your hand. Insert a broken length of breadstick or lollipop stick into each marshmallow. Place some black frosting in a microwave-safe custard cup and microwave about 5 seconds, until thin and runny. Paint skeleton faces onto marshmallows with a fine paintbrush.</p> <p>Using the photo as a guide, cut fruit leather into bat wings with scissors; press in decorating sugar to coat. Roll fruit leather scraps into small balls, then shape into bat heads with ears; coat heads in sugar. Attach 2 nonpareil candies for eyes with a dab of frosting.</p> <p>To assemble: Using photo as guide, stand bat wings upright in frosting on top of cupcakes. Insert a skeleton head behind wings into middle of cupcake. Attach a bat head in middle of wings with frosting.</p> <p>Plan Ahead: You can bake cupcakes 2 weeks ahead and freeze. Frost and decorate up to 1 day ahead, cover and keep at room temperature.</p> <p>Read more: <a href="http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/skeleton-cupcakes-82822#ixzz13bYaqCWx">http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/skeleton-cupcakes-82822#ixzz13bYaqCWx</a></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4029331742_a25f7502b1_o_d.jpg" width="469" height="310" /></p> <p>Halloween Cupcakes from <a href="http://www.lenoxcupcakes.com/">Lenox Cupcakes</a></p> <p><img src="http://www.simplysweetandmore.com/628_500_csupload_22898080.jpg?u=634235475953868750" width="479" height="391" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.simplysweetandmore.com/Cupcakes.html">Simply Sweet & More’s Michael Jackson glove cupcakes</a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-32030211489363437062010-10-07T09:02:00.001-07:002010-10-07T09:20:44.736-07:00Twilight Cupcakes<img align="left" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWRbrjDNKxtX1AZFWLG5LVWbNUQ2pVLOInZx6Dg6UyvDwySgs67ck3gsHygwcr51QDAJX__wyuq-Pt5irpJt5t8DcsLrjixl_ixACICputjLcriJ3z4gZjGBnHnoXYb7K6XnCsFbVISwU/s400/vampire_bite_cupcake.jpg" style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" width="266" /><br />
Halloween’s coming and we got cupcakes on the brain. And a good book, of course. So when I saw these photo of vampire bite cupcakes from <a href="http://homemakershabitat.com/2009/10/red-velvet-vampire-bite-cupcakes.html">Homemaker’s Habit</a>, I got tickled. Twilight is one of my favorite books. My BFF Natasha and I read the whole series and had the nerve to sit through a triple feature with teeny boppers screaming at the top of their lungs. I'll make these for girlee and re-read Breaking Dawn.<br />
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<strong>Red Velvet "Vampire Bite" Cupcakes</strong><br />
<em>makes 22 regular size cupcakes</em><br />
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2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
1 oz. red food coloring (one full bottle)<br />
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened<br />
1 1/2 cups sugar<br />
2 eggs, at room temperature<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature<br />
1 teaspoon white vinegar<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the food coloring and cocoa powder to form a thin paste and set aside.<br />
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or large bowl that can be used with a hand mixer), beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then beat in vanilla and the red cocoa paste, scraping down the bowl with a spatula as you go.<br />
Next, with the mixer on low speed, add one third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beat well, then beat in half of the buttermilk. Beat in another third of flour mixture, then second half of buttermilk. End with the last third of the flour mixture, beating until well combined, and continuing to scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.<br />
In a small bowl, mix vinegar and baking soda. The mixture will fizz when combined so be sure to use a bowl large enough to contain it. Add vinegar mixture to the cake batter and stir well to combine. Fill cupcake cups with cake batter until they are a little under 3/4 full -- an ice cream scoop measures the perfect size.<br />
Place cupcakes in the oven and bake for approximately 20, rotating pans halfway through. To check doneness, insert a toothpick in the center of a cupcake in the middle of the tin. If it comes out clean, the cupcakes are ready. Remove from oven and let cool in the muffin tins for a few minutes, then move to wire rack to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting (below) and, if desired, decorate with vampire bite marks.<br />
<strong>Cream Cheese Frosting</strong><br />
<em>frosts apx. 2 dozen cupcakes</em><br />
1 stick unsalted butter, softened<br />
1 8oz. package cream cheese (or lite cream cheese), softened<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar<br />
2 teaspoons whipping cream (more or less as needed to acheive the consistency you desire)<br />
Using a stand or hand mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add in vanilla. With the mixture on low speed, gradually add in powdered sugar, a little at a time until smooth and fluffy. Add in whipping cream and whip on high until frosting is smooth and creamy. Spoon frosting into a pastry bag (I just use a 1 qt Ziploc bag with the tip sliced off) and pipe onto cooled cupcakes. Decorate as desired and enjoy.<br />
Also visit Homemaker’s Habitat. It is a fun blog.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-42701085705639453782010-09-26T21:52:00.001-07:002010-09-26T21:52:52.051-07:00Cocktail Cupcake<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEged_2BjgFakKXzG-6_ksqwdOd5ohKNJbp8Nt1Pd3tZGkQWFST0iUOsmxpOZsWvkjN7RmLTD1mfxmVPXJi2_hRVYfeDv0x9IMXC-OA-FhvpZ91HpLySsH_DbL3Npesf4YkpSwZ1qJuvMzE/s1600-h/image%5B6%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83UQGTkhDT7rhtu3mRxbWUc9qF-9kwt3dJT6L6RufgtSTFypHYnufAHjF2Oz-MlW_0CCG1xHmB2JkZfWsx16jRa4a3_H15GjpGmfR3FiQYhDPWplgtjz0e8jJHr8-bqZfI_T0fOWEICo/?imgmax=800" width="397" height="389" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>When my editor offered my three book deal  for A Good Excuse to Be Bad this spring the first thing that came to my main was I had to throw a Cocktail Cupcake Party. Little did I know at the time that a Cocktail Cupcake Company existed right here in Atlanta.  Now I’m not a drinker, but I they’re cute. Hopefully, they could make me some mocktail cupcakes. (hint)</p> <p>So here’s the scoop:</p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.cocktailcupcakes.net/">http://www.cocktailcupcakes.net/</a></p> <p>Menu items that peak my interest:</p> <p>Patron <br />Lime cake laced with Patron Tequila, Topped with Patron & Lime Buttercream Frosting. </p> <p>Cosmopolitan <br />Cranberry Cosmopolitan cake laced with Vodka, topped with Cosmopolitan Buttercream frosting. </p> <p>Chocolate Martini <br />Chocolate cake laced with Chocolate Liquer, topped with Chocolate Vodka frosting. </p> <p>Caramel Appletini <br />Cinnamon Apple cake laced with Apple Vodka, topped with Apple Vodka frosting. </p> <p>Party planning underway. I’ll let you know what happens with the book party.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-23864736722204767692010-07-11T16:54:00.001-07:002010-07-11T16:54:22.900-07:00The Great Cupcake Smackdown<h5><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mi0UvCw3jn0s0VhzduQiaIjH5qwDNjguwRJ1FkXgn52LvARwOtojuRa6Hr1pJSLRJbeBtcjQoJBn43JSu1d6JaXiffyOSVIWSZ4fsngF8zgzIRvZRfhKvM6Q_zURFTOwcfBeQqtBSvg/s1600-h/IMAGE_133%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="IMAGE_133" border="0" alt="IMAGE_133" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVuh7rFTkcz5BPRmJPL6Ntf8xZ0iZw7MUKOcZSvrXu-PSneHoUQQRa4arSH-xBknDBEPxQVFopGH6NMJF_btp-paTPPpElk33G-8Kpk9IvdDgaG4TNyBPg5EEgorTZQD_2QQd2-oNZQA/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </h5> <h5>The Great Cupcake Smackdown was Deliciouso!!!! </h5> <h5>The Winners in a Nut Cup Shell:</h5> <h5>Peoples' Choice:</h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2UqVwPAa29k4PV8Ru__tIcRmMwhashv17ej13wLM6UUNFDbdlTqOirNnYfRaoCxNj1m56b0Rl2L5wrfGT5dbp4lyLEFio4CauSTL89IlBszli0MVGL823Fotih0uCb_6P3BQrAKOdwQ/s1600-h/IMAGE_090%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMAGE_090" border="0" alt="IMAGE_090" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZvY3NK4In3xbuJShFV0VCTdCSfwrtJ4-1M49B60W82DRD-jx1bVtwGu7xgvXy5PXjMNHpSvHQNUSiNQJEbYaBVAm7bstFj9rJM2shFNCy3NsREAJU_2wcRsghl-t1Puqn3IgVSbsFW0/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </h5> <h5> Red Velvet & Judges' Choice Freestyle (Marie Antoinette) winner: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=91521543675">Little Cake Bakery</a>. </h5> <h5> </h5> <h5> </h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8z-EAHZCq3zjC9kCOWaWujOhqOVuP8eKQxbe85U3-qD0j6BLosMS9Y_G-dURfFSxOeH4aRAk68vifXriMTxWvt9CkxtrXRFyDXRnKk-K2yowI4zRf9Wuq1AIrtzHL7VGudmaczUKlbo/s1600-h/IMAGE_119%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMAGE_119" border="0" alt="IMAGE_119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLeV2aQa4TJJz9w1njDgl2ZkfRaoZEVG6QkAxdfsZ2lmxXacKJvgBdotgLgYaldEz2KthtNvueUEdKbdY038k455PJ7yJiXhOmAiecFSGgKa135W91tzb-h4GOCmXkHIdQhi1T3Jouv0/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNae1b_CgQ7_7yZgsVXMm892Zd3F97F6eUYlhGaoVQ3e81ontGPkh2RLb9zHPfkZPqwXHWiUlm0WPIMHJFUTT47lwhzM19sZBoWbOlciStedHyGFmTCTSRT-XcMaXuyn7lHLBhgcTmMk/s1600-h/IMAGE_105%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMAGE_105" border="0" alt="IMAGE_105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSr_FgKToD7GzPqP0kf76wFp5z-D3epGhVQMlHnqWt6WZ_VaVIGk0FxSWoGp3mFprASBZnyFU4BITbSxyrYEfbPKeK_-42GFcFb__WrM_pVZjEDXNacZ-OGf4mbHlqDlPQ_bemZFhNw4/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </h5> <h5>Peoples' Choice Freestyle (Better Than Sex) & Judges' Choice Red Velvet winner: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=115680708913">Pink Cupcake Dreams</a>. </h5> <h5><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrlSL1Z2dgfma322o-1idHd7BpMQzuNxqRLFY1uthHVm5s43YAP0EQGQlShSg4jPD10N-PAvhOaMIEpREgn9l9v7IEITLkRdggsqI9vUukk5EPxi2ASIk0z755UI2ux6X0kaocSREMNI/s1600-h/IMAGE_096%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMAGE_096" border="0" alt="IMAGE_096" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuEOD2RLh_DqB_xdd1xnEimfcJ2mZ7p2dPD3AfMFQyedOpgV-AJs4MDPzgFTKBynvUaAfbgZRZOFJP51-g8WkXDjxSkaCjprluDuypksxem0ejW7CY63YWSyTvk2GabP11h8F0Hr4y08/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a>I will blog in more detail about each participant this week. It was such big fun. My girlee can’t stop talking about it. </h5> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102979255716895211.post-79255352900047614032010-07-09T06:20:00.001-07:002010-07-09T06:20:45.261-07:00The Great Cupcake Smackdown & Two Delicious Divas<p><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs609.snc3/32038_397656446901_520726901_4359466_4891086_n.jpg" width="508" height="381" /></p> <p>This Sunday, just after church service Girlee and I are attending The Great Cupcake Smackdown. Can’t wait. My favorite Cupcake Eateries <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/christianfi04-20" target="_blank">here</a> in Atlanta and some of you, who read the blog will be there and so will I.<em>  </em></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="The Broke Socialite Does..." src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/1862/118/n371809749176_7188.jpg" /></p> <p>I’ll live blog from there so stay tuned. If you’re attending, let me know here on on the Smackdown <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Broke-Socialite-Does/371809749176?ref=ts&v=wall">Facebook</a> Page. </p> <p>Picture: Some Red Velvet & Oreo Cupcakes I made for my graduating Cousins.I’ll post up the recipe soon. </p> <p><em></em></p> <p><em>Dee</em></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932082084523211319noreply@blogger.com0