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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