National Cupcake Day Countdown: 26 Days

Only two days left in January and 26 days until National Cupcake Day!  I have a team signed up...do you?  My team, M&M Sprinkles, had their kick-off meeting this past Friday, where we enjoyed some Watermelon Cupcakes (courtesy of me) and planned some fun fundraising activities to help support our local SPCA.  I think the Watermelon...

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Tiger Cupcake

With National Cupcake Day and the SPCA's fundraiser just over a month away, I thought it would be fitting to post an animal inspired cupcake! I know that Tiger flavour is usually orange and black licorice, but  most people don't seem to enjoy the flavour of black licorice, so I used chocolate...besides, who's going to complain about getting...

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Calling All Cupcake & Animal Lovers!!

I have never needed an excuse to bake, but if I ever did need a compelling reason I've certainly found one!  As if National Cupcake Day (February 25) wasn't enough of a reason to preheat the oven...the day has now become a fundraiser for our furry friends!  That's right, the SPCAs and Humane Societies across Canada are using it to raise...

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Sex on the Beach Cupake

After all that snow that my homeland received over the last couple of days, I couldn't help but think that my next post should be a cupcake with a sunny disposition.  So here it is, my Sex on the Beach Cupcake that tastes like a splash of sunshine!  To make this summer-sunshine inspired treat you'll need... White Cake Mix (plus ingredients...

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Hello 2013...you snuck up on me!

Well, it's 2013 and I have been a complete blogger-delinquent.  I apologize for the blackout and infrequent posts and will try to make 2013 a more consistent year of posts. Even though my cupcakes didn't get officially written down and shared, I never stopped baking so I have several new recipes, gadgets and other fun things to share. Happy...

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