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419 days ago

Cupcake Towers - 11 replies

So I’ve seriously been considering finally purchasing a nice multi-tiered cupcake stand (for weddings, birthdays, events) and am torn between two brands. I LOVE the look of “The Cup Cake Tower” but if I buy it as seen here: http://www.thecupcaketower.com/cupcake-tower-bundle/ it’s kinda pricey. Which I’m okay with a...

496 days ago

Chocolate Espresso Cupcake Recipe - 11 replies

In honor of Valentine’s Day, thought I’d share what is my ABSOLUTE favorite chocolate cupcake recipe – my super-moist chocolate espresso! I have paired this delectable cupcake with so many different flavors of frostings – peppermint white chocolate, caramel swiss meringue, mocha buttercream, vanilla bean latte swiss merin...

545 days ago

Gluten Free Tips/Recipes? - 5 replies

Looking for a little advice or even just some really good, tried-and-true recipes here! I still work full-time at a University, just doing cakes in my spare time on the weekends but love to bring in cupcakes and treats for the Grad students in my labs (they love being guinea pigs lol). Recently I’ve had a Postdoc join one of my labs who...

587 days ago

White Chocolate Peppermint Buttercream - 9 replies

Just thought I’d share what was one of my favorite recipes from last Christmas :) I used this frosting recipe with my chocolate espresso cupcakes (look in my cake photos at the Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes). Hope you all enjoy as much as I did! White Chocolate Peppermint Buttercream12 ounces butter, softened4 1/2 cups confectioner’s ...

593 days ago

Tips On Achieving Crisp Edges with Fondant? - 37 replies

Hi, All! So hoping to get some advice on this :) I’ve been doing cakes for almost two years now and am pretty happy with my overall fondant covering skills – I can achieve a nice, overall clean look – HOWEVER – my cakes lack that extreme sharp, crisp edge that I see and LONG for!! Any hints, tips? Thanks so very much!!

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