Black and White Cupcake

Throwing a New Year's Eve party?  Or maybe you're heading to a party where you need to make the kids and adults happy. This cupcake is the perfect combo of classy look and classic taste.  Besides, who doesn't love a little chocolate and vanilla in one tasty treat?  For this cupcake I used some cute white snowmen sprinkles, but you...

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Thanks Again Duncan Hines!

What a way to end 2011! I just found out that I won a second prize in the Spooky Recipe Search Contest with my Pumpkin Patch-Pie Cupcake recipe. Not only do I get bragging rights, but I also get a small cash prize to keep funding my baking obsession. Yippee! Big thanks, again, to Duncan Hines for putting off these contests. Perhaps you'd like to...

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Grinch Cupcake

Christmas isn't complete without the Grinch!  So of course I had to make this novelty cupcake that was more for the hilarity of watching people eat them than having people actually enjoy them.  If you make these, you may want to whip up one of my REAL recipes.  I would say I had a 50/50 mix of people who liked them and, I have to admit,...

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Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #4

It's hard to believe that Christmas is this weekend!  Are you doing some last minute shopping for the cupcake lover on your list?  Here are some easy to find cupcake gifts that are sure to be a hit!  You can find these at Chapters, Walmart, and Micheal's to name a few retailers. Cupcake Ornament There are so many different styles, sizes...

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Gingerbread Cupcake

There's nothing more comforting than the smell of gingerbread.  From gingerbread cookies to gingerbread houses, it's a Christmas classic that needs to be represented as a faking fancy cupcake!  It's a heart-warming smell that takes you back to your childhood and Christmases past.  For this Christmas classic flavour you'll need... White...

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Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #3

Still hunting for a great gift for the cupcake lover on your list?  Well, you're in luck!  This year there seems to be more cupcake gifts out there than ever, so you won't need to look too hard.  What about getting them something for the kitchen?  After all, that's where all the delicious baked goods become reality!  Here are...

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Eggnog Cupcake

Here's the first of my festive cupcakes!  There's something about eggnog and nutmeg that just tastes like Christmas. So putting the two in a cupcake was a no brainer.  This is a classic that I've been making for years now. If you have kids coming to the party, you can easily remove the rum from the icing or make a virgin and non-version...

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Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #2

I know this may be a shocker, but I love cupcakes.  They are such cute little bundles of sweetness and versatility.  You can dress them up to be super fancy or dress them down to be simple but beautiful.  You can make the flavours  complex and sophisticated or playful and fun.  But no matter how you like to eat them, they are...

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Piña Colada Cupcake

Do you need a tropical cupcake escape from the winter?  Or are you just looking for a summer fun cupcake with the fresh taste of down south?  Either way, this cupcake won't disappoint!  To make this cupcake cocktail you'll need... White Cake Mix (plus ingredients to make the cake...usually eggs, oil, and water) Pineapple Juice (replace...

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Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #1

It's hard to believe that in less than one month, December 25 will have been here and gone again.  I'm not sure if it's the first MAJOR snow fall we just had or the fact that I have less than 4 weeks of holiday shopping left, but I'm starting to feel a little panicked when I think all the holiday shopping and baking I have ahead of me Holiday...

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Cosmo Cupcake

Some of my most favourite cupcakes are inspired by delicious cocktails!  This is a personal favourite martini of mine that I have enjoyed on a  number of occasions with some wonderful friends!  Like all flavours I love, I decided to transform it into a cupcake.  Here's my take on a Cosmo Martini, cupcake style.  You could even...

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Big Thanks to YOU!

First of all, a Big THANK YOU to all of you who have checked out my blog, shared it with friends, or started baking some of my easy, tasty recipes! I love hearing all about everyone's big baking successes and excitement to be baking!  Also wanted to send out a big THANK YOU for nominating Faking Fancy Cupcakes in the Best New Weblog and Food &...

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Death by Chocolate Cupcake

Can't find the chocolate fix you need?  Sometimes you need a little something over the top to satisfy your chocolate craving...and this should definitely hit the spot!  From the chocolate packed cake base up to the chocolate icing topped with a chocolate wafer, this Death by Chocolate Cupcake is a chocoholic's dream! Chocolate Cake Mix (plus...

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Quick Tip #8 - Homemade Cupcake Carriers

I'm sure you'll all be surprised to know that I bake a lot, especially cupcakes!  I have some great cupcake carriers I use to bring them around to parties and work.  But when I have a party at my home, I like to give away leftover cupcakes to my guests.  Here are two homemade cupcake carriers I've whipped up on the fly for my guests...

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Orange Creamsicle Cupcake

Whether you're looking for the taste of summer or a Halloween appropriate treat, this cupcake has lots of flexibility.  Plus, it's both kid and adult friendly!  For this recipe you'll need... Vanilla Cake Mix (plus ingredients to make the cake...usually eggs, oil, and water, but no water required for this one) 1 cup of Cream  (this will...

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Bakers Unite for United Way

As a fundraiser for United Way, many of my colleagues and I hit our kitchens this past weekend and baked up a storm for our company's United Way Bake Sale. Every baked good variety you could think of was represented and, surprise surprise, I made cupcakes.  Since it's so close to Halloween, I decided to make something that was Halloween themed,...

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Pumpkin Patch-Pie Cupcake

Love pumpkin pie or just looking for a fun Halloween themed treat? Well, look no further, I've got you covered.  This recipe takes pumpkin pie to a whole new form of deliciousness - cupcake style.  You can serve it as is, or you can add a few little garnishes to make it even more Halloween-ey.  For this recipe you'll need: White Cake...

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Fancy Stuff Review #2 - Chocolate Decorator

A little while ago my friend was at an Epicure party and she bought a little device simply called a Chocolate Decorator (also called a Decopen).  Since she wasn't going to use it right away, she gave it to me to experiment with - thanks AM.  Well, after the big move move, multiple trips to the Rock and a chaotic few weeks at work, I finally...

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Faking Fancy Wedding Cakes(?) Part III

Happy Thanksgiving!  Today I am thankful that I'm not making that darn wedding cake.  Yes, I think it may have scarred me for life.  I keep saying it was the first and last wedding cake I will ever make...we'll see if someone can sucker me into it again.  But all that said, I do owe you the final installment of my Faking Fancy...

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Cake Truffles

When life gives you too much cake, make CAKE TRUFFLES!  This is a simple, tasty and fancy treat you can make with any leftover cupcakes or cake.  All you need is some chocolate and some leftover iced cake and you're ready to go!  I made this with the leftover wedding cake from my sister's wedding and they were a HUGE hit.  In fact,...

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Faking Fancy Wedding Cakes(?) Part II

As I'm sure you all expected, the continuation of my Faking Fancy Wedding Cakes(?) adventure was far from smooth.  But it did start off smoother than I could ever imagine, which should have been my first clue that this was going to turn from great to horrendous!  My first day home started with me making the biggest batch of cream...

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Quick Tip #7 - Freeze for Later Gator

If you ask me, you can never make too many cupcakes.  If you don't have room to finish eating them, chances are a kind friend, colleague or neighbour will help you out and take them off your hands.  But if you want to keep them all for yourself, or just have some cupcakes on hand just incase you have some unexpected guests, you can always...

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Faking Fancy Wedding Cakes(?) Part I

It was a labour filled Labour Day weekend for me this year, complete with a wedding cake mixing and baking marathon.  Before my wedding cake marathon began, I was feeling pretty prepared; despite NEVER having made a cake that big EVER in my life.  My husband's aunt had dropped off all the pans I needed, complete with her Cake Bible lovingly...

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Home Sweet Home

After lots and lots of packing and moving boxes from point A  to point H, we are now officially home sweet home!  Unfortunately we are not fully unpacked, but my kitchen is, and that's all that really matters. But as much as I'm enjoying our new stomping grounds, I'm being whisked back to my homeland for a quick weekend filled with cupcakes...

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Dulce de Leche Cupcake

Sometimes you just need a little something sweet to get you through a tough day.  If you're looking for that perfect little sweet little indulgence, here's the perfect cupcake that is sure to fit the bill and make you smile.  To make this delightfully sweet treat you'll need... Chocolate Cake Mix (plus ingredients to make the cake...usually...

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Big Move, Big Counter... Bigger Messes?

Well, tomorrow is the big day...it's moving day.  Yes, at long last I will have a bigger kitchen with more counter space then I've ever been able to call my own.  Not only that, I am now the proud owner of a dishwasher, which I know JS is probably more grateful than me since he's normally the one to cleanup after my baking extravaganzas. ...

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Chocolate Peanut Banana-Buster Cupcake

When I was little, I grew up on two sandwiches: peanut butter & jam AND peanut butter & banana.  I've already made a cupcake version of my first classic childhood sandwich, so I felt it was time to make my other favourite as I bid farewell to my apartment and tiny galley  kitchen.   For this kinda healthy recipe you’ll need… Chocolate...

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Mixer is Packed and Wants Out!

In just a few short weeks I will be saying good-bye galley kitchen and hello counter space!  We’re moving on up and I’m so excited to be baking up a storm in some new diggs soon.  Although I still have a few weeks to go before the big move, I had to tragically pack up my mixer the other day and it already wants out.  You see, I have...

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White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake

My friends LOVE the Red Velvet Cupcake, but they needed some white or vanilla flavoured cupcakes for their wedding to complement the decadent milk chocolate wedding cake being served.  So, I created something that would be the perfect pairing - a White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake.  It was a huge hit!  For this summery treat you'll need... ...

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Baking Bonanza!

It's been one week since the wedding baking bonanza began!  For those of you who are curious, it was a great success and a total of four flavours were made because the three way tie was never broken.  In total 60 regular sized  cupcakes and 98 baby cupcakes were enjoyed by all. Big thanks to Scott Thieu for taking some lovely pics of...

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White Chocolate, Passion Fruit and Peach Cupcake

Well, it looks like we have a three way tie for second in the cupcake flavour voting for my friends' wedding.  Right now it's between the Berry-Lemony Cupcake, the Lemon Coconut Cupcake, and the White Chocolate, Passion Fruit, and Peach Cupcake flavours.  To help with the decision making, here's the recipe for the White Chocolate, Passion...

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Vote for Wedding Cupcake Flavour

This summer I will be baking for two FAB weddings!  Before I type anymore details, let me clarify that I do not typically bake for weddings, or any events for that matter, only for friends. So thank you for thinking of me for your lovely celebration, but I'm not in the business of baking for a living. Now with that out of the way... My first...

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Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcake

I LOVE Nutella!  It's delicious!  I also LOVE cream cheese icing.  So of course I had to combine my two loves into a cupcake!  If you're like me, you'll want to double the icing recipe so that you can add as much as possible on top of you cupcake and maybe even have some extra icing left over for later...mmmmm.  For this yummy...

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