Colorful Cupcakes

There is no story behind me choosing these photos...I just think the colors are beautiful.

storefront in Vienna (Austria)

~bettkaa

heidi*harlequin

How did they do this swirl? Awesome!

mcaitlin

insite

Ground Hog Day Cupcakes

Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow, but Punxsu-Tahoe Phil did...which is good for ski season I guess!

Disney Family Fun

Cupcake Cake Pan

When you don't have time to make individual cupcakes...just make one big one!  With this cupcake-shaped cake pan from Wilton you can whip up a cupcake cake in less than one hour.  The pan is available from Wal-Mart, Michael's and all the major online sources (Amazon, Overstock.com, etc.).

Valentine's Cupcake Lips

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jodiharbour

two parts sugar

tea_and_toast

Cupcakes in Boxes

One of my favorite things about buying cupcakes at bakeries is the packaging. I buy cupcakes by the dozen, six-pack, three-pack and individually just to see how they will be packaged!

WishUponACupcake

Charley and the Cake Factory

bassettsfarm

Lily Pad Bakery

Mossy's Masterpiece cake/cupcake designs

Recipe of the Week - Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Valentine's Day is coming and I have started to think about chocolate...cupcakes of course.  This recipe for dark chocolate buttercream will taste great on any cupcake...chocolate, yellow, or vanilla! 

Cake It Better

Dark Chocolate Buttercream

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 1/4 cups (4 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter - room temperature
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar - sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds semisweet chocolate - melted and cooled

Combine cocoa and the boiling water, stirring until cocoa has dissolved. Beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, and salt until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Add melted and cooled chocolate, beating until combined. Scrape down sides of bowl if needed. Beat in the cocoa mixture. Frosting can be refrigerated up to 7 days, or frozen up to 1 month (before using, bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth again).

Cupcake Kindle Cover

I was shopping for a new skin for my Kindle...and look what I found!  Cupcake Kindle Covers!

available from Amazon

$19.99

Cupcake Oil Painting

This is a 12 x 12 inch original oil painting by Roz (available on Etsy).  I love the colors and textures.  Don't you just want to bite into the canvas?

RozArt  via  Etsy

$85.00

Heart Cupcakes

Those giant Valentine cupcakes yesterday put me in the mood for more heart-themed cupcakes! 

offmycake

GrannySweet'sCakes

adele.turner

Cupcake Hat Winner!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Neff Cupcake Beanie giveaway. 

Congratulations to Janet D. from Conroe, TX. Your beanie is on the way!