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Coconut Paradise
1970-01-01 00:59:59
My friend Tommy is currently vacationing in the tropics and in his honor ...a coconut cupcake!! What screams tropical other than fresh coconut? Not much. This cupcake started off as a yellow cupcake from Martha Stewart but, after a few modifications, a tender almond cake was achieved. The cupcakes were icied with a rich cream cheese icing, then fresh coconut was added. It's a decadent cupcake without being overly sweet.Coconut Cupcake with Cream Cheese Icing1/2 cup of butter, soft3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon of almond extract1/2 cup & 2 tablespoons of milk3/4 cup of flour3/4 cup cake flour1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltPreheat the oven to 350'F. Grease and line a 12 cup muffin pan.In a medium bowl sift flours, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.Cream the butter and sugar for 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, then add the extracts.Add 1/3 of flour mixture then, half of the milk, and repeat making sure to end with the fl
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Coconut-Ginger Cupcakes with Mango Buttercream
1970-01-01 00:59:59
Hmm, I'm still feeling a little tropical. I don't see why, since I live in southern California and it's pretty much tropical all year round. Since I was still stuck on "tropical", I decided to make cupcakes reflecting that mood. I decided to use my favorite vanilla cake recipe (Billy Reese's), and just make a few changes. Instead of milk I used coconut milk (organic). For the vanilla, I used half the amount and added a 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract. I also added a 1/2 teaspoon of ginger. Once the cupcakes are cooled, I filled them with mango jam in the center. I did go all out for the buttercream!! I used Martha Stewart's Swiss Meringue Buttercream . MMM! SO GOOD!! I added 12 ounces of pureed mango jam at the end and beat the buttercream smooth. The cupcakes looked beautiful and the taste was better, than expected. My friend Lucy loves mangoes and tomorrow I will hand deliver the cupcakes to her house. See ya next week!
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Brownie Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream
1970-01-01 00:59:59
I have a friend (we'll call him Jose Turner) whom I suspect is a brownie/cupcake addict. Whenever I ask Jose about baking suggestions, he always responds with "bake brownies with pecans!" If one were to shake Jose upside down cookies would fall from his pockets instead of coins. I bet he hides brownies where a normal person would hide valuables. I searched high and low for a good recipe that would meet Jose's "needs" (addiction). That is why these eight cupcakes are dedicated (and will be given) to Jose. The recipe is from Tate's Bake Shop by Kathleen King.Brownie Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream 6 tablespoons of salted butter6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup of sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon of vanilla1/2 cup of flour1/4 cup of pecans, chopped*Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with eight liners.Melt butter and chocolate in a medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on low, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.Stir i


Peanut Butter Delight
1970-01-01 00:59:59
My boyfriend Joe is a big fan of peanut butter and milk chocolate. So, much so, that every year I bake a peanut butter & chocolate cake! I bake these cupcakes whenever Joe needs a "fix"!! I should really rename this recipe "Joe's Delight". I hope you enjoy them as much as he does.Peanut Butter Delights with Milk Chocolate Ganache1 1/4 cup of flour1 1/2 tsp of baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup smooth peanut butter6 Tbsp butter at room temperature1/2 cup light brown sugar2 large eggs1/2 tsp vanilla2/3 cup whole milkPreheat the oven to 350'F. Grease (Pam) and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set Aside.In the bowl of your mixer; cream the butter, peanut butter, and the sugar with the paddle attachment on medium speed.(3 minutes)One at a time add the eggs. Then add the vanilla.On low speed, add 1/2 of the flour, then add the milk, then add the remaining flour.Divide batter evenly among liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
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Count Down to Valentine's Day
1970-01-01 00:59:59
I Love Valentine 's Day! The flowers, chocolates, and all the expressions of love, oh my! If you are one of those Valentine's Day haters beware, because for next thirteen days it will be non- stop love on this blog. Now back to business, you should really bake the cupcakes with the best chocolate you can afford. When I started baking years ago, I would use ...Hershey's (please don't hate me) or Baker's (again don't hate) in my recipes. By no means, am I condoning overpriced chocolate, but there is certainly a vast difference between Hershey's, Nestle, Valrhona, Callebaut, Green & Black's and so, on. You should really try some of the new cocoas out there. Some of the cocoas have a coffee note to them, if this is the case and the recipe calls for warm water, I usually replace it with coffee. Coffee really enhances the taste of chocolate. So, go out there and experiment with your cocoa! That frame of mind led me to discover Pernigotti's Cocoa. Pernigotti's gives cakes
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Love is Sometimes Dark
1970-01-01 00:59:59
So, you thought you were getting cupcakes for Valentine's Day, huh? Nope, not a chance. These dark and rich, brownies are from a Williams Sonoma Book titled, "Cookies". My boyfriend (Joe) gave me the book as a birthday present and I have baked (almost) every recipe in it. This recipe is extremely versatile. The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of chocolate chips; I like to use 1/4 cup bittersweet, 1/4 cup semisweet, and 1/4 cup of milk chocolate. (I've even added dried cherries) I added also, a 1/2 cup of pecans. All you need now is tall glass of milk.P.S. To all my Valentine's: your brownies will be arriving shortly!Okay! okay! You know me too well. Of course, I baked cupcakes. The cupcakes are chocolate with the perfect pink marshmallow(fat-free) icing. The cupcake recipe is from Ina Garten and the marshmallow icing, is mine and I greedily horde it. (sorry, it's my only claim to fame) Happy Valentine's day!!
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Chai Latte Cupcakes
1970-01-01 00:59:59
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I wanted to bake something non-chocolate just to break up the monotony of chocolate everywhere (..Sigh). What to bake? That was the question, everyone I asked, screamed for chocolate. Finally, Lucy (my laundry partner) said "I've seen chai tea in everything lately, what about that?" (...Hmm?) I've never had chai tea. So, that's where I left it for 2 days. Then onTuesday, I went to the bank which is conveniently located next to a Starbucks, and ordered a tall chai latte. It was okay, nothing to get excited about. I was still left with the question of what to bake. (looming over me like a dark cloud, similar to Jose Turner begging for pecan brownies) On my way to school on Wednesday, I stopped by The Coffee Bean to get a cup of coffee, but noticed that they too; have chai latte. So, I said what the heck and ordered a chai latte. WOW! What a difference between the two chai lattes. The one from Coffee Bean was rich and velvety
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Now you know; but don't hold it against me!
1970-01-01 00:59:59
Having been tagged by Garrett from Vanilla Garlic, I'm going to share 5 things no one knows about me. (or face the wrath of Xena) (Since I'm virtually new to the blogger world) I'm originally from Chicago, IL. Born and raised on the "Southside" in a predominantly Italian neighborhood. So.... I have a HUGE soft spot for good Italian food. Last year, I vacationed in San Francisco and loved it! I left "drag marks" in North Beach when came time to go home.I'm a Law & Order freak! I've seen all the episodes numerous times and have set my "TiVo" to record any episodes, anywhere, in the land of satellite TV. It's my addiction.I'm a secret knitter. I can only knit the "too tight" hats, "weirdo shaped" scarves, and "too large" to be pot holders. It's really ...sad.I love to sing, but I am tone deaf. No, really I am. My boyfriend, the professional sound engineer, once stated; "...not even the magic of a recording studio could help your singing princess!" The lesson here: NEVER go on a ro
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Buttermilk Cupcakes with Lemon Curd
1970-01-01 00:59:59
Whew! What a week! I never thought Friday would get here. Tons of homework, papers due, and the thought of two of my classes being cancelled nearly gave me a heart attack! Alas, there was a light at the end of the tunnel; my "Food & Wine", "Martha Stewart", and "Perfect Cakes" by Nick Malgieri (cake guru) arrived. YEAH! It's also a three day weekend another, YEAH! I took my new book to my favorite chair and combed through the recipes. Buttermilk Cake? It was touted as being the perfect accompaniment to fruit. Hmm....lemon curd? Hmm....meringue? The result ...the cupcakes did have a slight tang, but they were really tender and moist. For the lemon curd, I have to admit I bought at Whole Foods. I know, I should have made it. The meringue as a frosting really made the cupcakes light and not overly sweet. The recipe is for two 9 inch round pans; I really only like to make 12 cupcakes at a time (so I halved it). I'll post the whole recipe, but just note that it can be easily h
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
1970-01-01 00:59:59
... Did I mention it's raining? Whenever it rains in my part of California, I get homesick for Chicago. I guess it's because I miss the seasons (the change in weather dictating the season to come). When I get home sick I bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies and feel a little a better. Nothing screams home like a plate of cookies and an ice cold glass of milk! The cookies are for all the "transplants" who are homesick, there just like mom's! Enjoy!The recipe I use is exactly like the one on the bag with two exceptions: 1) I add an extra 1/2 cup of flour, 2) an extra cup of chocolate chips.
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Pumpkin Almond Cupcakes
1970-01-01 00:59:59
In March and April I have a total of 8 family members & friends who be celebrating their birthday. Along with a gift, I like to bake the birthday boy/girl their favorite cake. A few of the friends live near by, so delivering their cake is a snap. The majority of the cake recipients live hundreds (and thousands) of miles away. What's a girl to do? Well, it's not easy that's for sure, I try to use "shaped pans" to give the cakes an extra special touch. I usually use a bundt pan, tube pan, loaf pan, ...I even have a pan in the shape of a rose! (Thank You Williams-Sonoma!) Along with cake, I include the glaze or buttercream and instructions on how to "ice" the cake. So, tonight I baked Pumpkin Almond Cupcakes and an experimental "loaf". The "loaf" cake will be shipped to my mom in Florida; upon receiving she answer the following questions: 1) Did the cake arrive in "whole"? 2) Did it stay fresh? 3) Was the icing delicious and easy to use? (My mom has been doing this for 4 years no


Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes
2007-02-27 09:03:00
When I have a free moment from school or work, I like to spend time walking through the aisles of ethnic markets. The diversity of food is over whelming; which means I have to restrain myself from buying everything in sight. This week a beautiful jar of morrell cherries caught my eye. They were packaged in a large bell shaped jar with a beautiful piece of fabric as a "lid". I knew then I had to have them. Then "destiny" sent a package that contained tiny cherries made from royal icing! My fate was sealed, I was going to bake cupcakes with cherries! The cherries were the perfect combination of tart with hint of sweetness. The chocolate cupcakes were very dark, rich, and moist. I debated about what type of icing I would use, and in the end I decided on a bittersweet ganache. (Ganache=Truffles ...mmm!) The combination of of morrell cherries and chocolate is a "keeper" and I will be baking another batch in the near future!For the cupcakes I used a "Martha Stewart" recipe. I also ad
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Happy Birthday Ericka!
2007-03-10 10:14:00
As you have guessed, today is my friend Ericka's birthday. She is a wonderful, sweet, compassionate, and "do anything, anywhere for you friend"! She encompasses the true meaning of what a friend is and should be. I could never bake enough cupcakes to show her how much I appreciate our friendship. If you ever get the chance to meet her, you will learn the true definition of what a woman, wife, and mother is. She is a "rock"! (she's my rock)Ericka does not run from any task, no matter how hard or difficult it may be. From her, I draw strength to perceiver and change the world around me for the better. She is a strong woman, a wonderful wife to a soldier (her husband is currently serving in The United States Army), and an adoring mother of two beautiful girls. With all of this in her life, she still has time to listen to me whine about selfish things (school, work, & cupcakes). That is why I will always be in debt to her. To this amazing woman, I honor her with "ticker tape para
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Guinness Cupcakes!
2007-03-17 22:59:00
Well, this is by far the best Guinness cake recipe I found. All week long, I baked cupcakes with Guinness and most of them were really gross. I'm not sure if this is a recipe I will bake again. The cupcakes were moist, chocolate-y, but right before you swallow, you can't help but to say"...eew, is that beer?" At first bite the Guinness is hardly noticeable, but it does leave a huge "I am Guinness Cupcake!" after taste. Is that good or bad? I'm not sure. I do love strong beers, (the darker the better is my preference) but I'm sure it works in a cupcake. Well, the cupcakes will be shipped off to work were my "taste testers" are. I'll report back with their opinions later. Have safe and great St. Patrick's Day!P.S. The icing on the cake is a basic cream cheese frosting, drizzled with caramel!


Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake
2007-03-22 08:15:00
Oh, how I wish the computer came with some sort of scent transmitter. This coffee cake will make your whole kitchen smell like cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar. Oooh, and the longer the cake sits, the better it seems to get. (Why is that?) I love coffee cakes, but I hardly ever bake them. Why?Hello, my name is Gigi and I am a coffee cake addict. It always starts off the same way. I cut a small wedge for myself, with the intentions of giving away the rest of the cake. It just never seems to quite work out for me. I'll go back for another "small" wedge, and then before you know it, the cake is too "small" to share with co-workers. Trust me, this time I WILL bring the coffee cake to work. Just one more slice for the road!Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake by Nick Malgieri2 cups of flour1 teaspoon of baking powder1/2 teaspoon of soda8 ounces of butter at room temperature1 1/2 cups of sugar2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon of vanilla8 ounces of sour creamFor the topping:1 cup of walnut of coarsely c
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My Property and Creditor Rights professor is an al...
2007-03-30 19:06:00
My Property and Creditor Rights professor is an alumnus of UCLA, and his basketball team is in the final four. In honor of UCLA winning I made him cupcakes. They are traditional "yellow cake" cupcakes. The buttercream is sour cream based and if that is not enough, there is a wedge of dark chocolate in the center of the cupcake! The cupcakes are rich and buttery and the sour cream icing is not too sweet. The best part is biting into the cupcake and discovering chocolate. mmm....decadent.The recipe is from "The Joy of Baking". When you fill the cupcake liners add a wedge of chocolate, and make sure to cover the chocolate with batter. The chocolate does not affect the baking time.The sour cream icing is a 16 ounce box of sifted confectioners sugar, 1/2 stick of butter (soft), 1/2 cup of sour cream, pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. First cream the butter, then add sour cream, salt, and vanilla. Next add the sugar slowly and beat until well mixed. Make sure to store cup


America's Birthday!
2007-04-01 22:21:00
This is just an F.Y.I. post. This week I will be very busy due to the holiday and various birthdays. Last night I made a 100 mini cupcakes for an adorable little girl named America . She's the daughter of my friend Lucy. Last year she had a princess party and I made 2 cakes in the form of princesses. This years theme is a tea party! How fun! The cupcakes above are (from left) chocolate with milk chocolate buttercream, chocolate almond with raspberry buttercream, chocolate with caramel and coconut icing, and banana with cream cheese icing. Thanks for stopping by and I promise to post photos of all the baking I will do this week (boyfriends birthday, Mom's Easter cake, and Easter cupcakes for work).
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Bacardi and Coke
2007-04-09 10:39:00
This cupcake actually started off as joke between my boyfriend and me. He said it couldn't be done. Ha!It's just a basic chocolate cake recipe that calls for coffee. The recipe I used called for 3/4 cup of warm coffee; I used 1/2 cup of warm coke and 6 tablespoons of rum. Those were the only two changes I made to the recipe. I replaced the milk in the buttercream with rum. I did search for a recipe and found a lot of inspiration; but the deciding factor was that Joe (BF) does not like lime. I opted instead for a faux lime instead of lime juice in the recipe. The cupcakes were tasty, and Joe was shocked when I presented his favorite drink in the form of a cupcake!
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Who Said, Tort Law isn't Sweet!
2007-04-15 10:52:00
On Saturday mornings, I take Tort Law with a great professor and wonderful friends. Last Saturday two of them celebrated their birthday.I asked them separately what type of birthday cake they wanted, and both asked for white, pineapple, and fresh coconut! What are the odds that two people will want the same thing? Maybe it has to do with being born on the same day.The cake was white vanilla with fresh pineapple filling, frosted with an italian buttercream, and covered with fresh coconut. Oh yeah, and cute yellow royal icing flowers on top. Everyone enjoyed the cake and had a great time! (Isabel & Lorena)
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Snickerdoodle Muffins: Satisfaction Guaranteed!
2007-04-18 08:52:00
Last week Peabody had a "reader" who sent her an e-mail requesting a refund for muffins he/she had baked from her site. The muffins in question were snickerdoodle muffins, the "reader" stated that the recipe was flawed. Do the above muffins look flawed? I think they look scrumptious! The recipe on Peabody's site is not flawed, I believe the baker is. Many times when recipes do not work it is the baker and not the recipe. Baking is a science, following instructions is crucial for a successful recipe.Now back to muffins, they are by far the BEST muffins I have had in long time. They are moist, buttery, and cinnamon-y. If you like snickerdoodle cookies these muffins will make your knees buckle! I'm looking forward to tomorrow morning when I can have another muffin with coffee for breakfast.
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Classic Peanut Butter Cookie
2007-04-22 08:33:00
Peanut butter cookies are the ultimate classic cookies. They are easy to make, comforting, and delicious. What more do you need from a cookie?The Other day I really wanted a cookie, I even went to the market, but I just couldn't bring myself to buy "manufactured" cookies. Also, I was going to limit myself to one cookie, so I was kind of hoping to find a cookie as big as my head!During the holidays I give away cookie boxes to family & friends and remembered that everyone had raved about the peanut butter cookies. To the holiday "cookie files" I went!The giant cookie above is result. Even though they are not as big as my head they were still very delicious and comforting.The recipe is from Martha Stewart and of course I changed a couple of things. I used creamy peanut butter instead of chunky and I made the cookies large enough so that only 6 fit on a standard cookie sheet. The recipe makes 48 but, I only 16 giant cookies. Classic !
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No Campfire Needed
2007-04-27 09:17:00
A while back I found this cupcake recipe and agreed with author that it was darn cute! Then a couple of days later, Cheryl made her own version of this cupcake. That was it. I decided that I had to make this cupcake!The recipe from "Sew Darn Cute" is delicious. I have not had the chance to make Cheryl's version, which I'm sure is divine! (I have made several of her past recipes, always a success never a failure.)I took the cupcakes to work and they were devoured within minutes. The best part is "no campfire needed"!


Hummingbird Cupcakes
2007-05-06 03:06:00
This week I organized all the recipes I ever ripped out of magazines or have collected from various websites. As I flipped through binders of recipes, looking for a Mother's Day type of dessert, I came across"Hummingbird Cupcakes". Hummingbird cake is a banana cake, with pineapple, coconut and walnuts in the batter. They were really delicious and all 15 of my taste testers agreed! The cupcakes are iced with a cream cheese icing and topped with a dried pineapple slice. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!Hummingbird Cupcakes(Martha Stewart)24 cupcakes3 cups of flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt2 sticks of butter, melted and cooled2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups of sugar 3 eggs 2 cups mashed banana8oz of drained crushed pineapple 1 cup of walnuts


French Almond Macaroons-HELP!
2007-05-12 08:26:00
Okay, I know when to ask for help. ....I need help. Will any one out there send me any tips or a fool proof recipe for french almond macaroons (vanilla or chocolate). The last 5 days I have been trying to conquer Martha Stewart's recipe, and have failed miserably. I have baked DOZENS of these ****** cookies to no success. The cookies are cracking on top. I am not able to achieve a beautiful smooth "cookie top". So, If anyone has any info please send it to legalnerdgg@gmail.com.
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"There's More Than Corn In Indiana"
2007-05-10 21:19:00
If anyone was born and raised in Illinois, Indiana or Ohio has heard the saying, "...there's more than corn in Indiana". Growing up in Illinois it seemed that corn was Indiana's only claim to fame. My boyfriend who was born and raised in Indiana is a real life "Hoosier". He has always graciously laughed & smiled at all the Indiana jokes my friends have told. He's a real sweet heart! Last Friday was my birthday and his gift to me was the coveted "Baking... by Dorie Greenspan". As a thank you for such a lovely gift I baked him the "Corniest Corn Muffins" (and grilled tequila lime chicken). Feel free to enjoy the recipe and the fun fact link about Indiana!Corniest Corn Muffin (12 muffins)from "Baking"1c. flour1c. yellow cornmeal6tbl. sugar2 1/2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. saltpinch of nutmeg (optional)3 tbl. butter, melted and cooled3 tbl. corn oil1c. buttermilk1 large egg & 1 large egg yolk1c. corn kernels (I used fresh)Center the rack in the oven in the middl


Devils Food Cupcakes
2007-05-19 03:03:00
Why? Why...do I always think I will like meringue icings? I never do.May be it's the fluffy marshmallow-y goodness that seduces me.The cake part of the cupcake was incredible.It was tender and moist with mini chocolate chips through out the cake. The cake is a definite keeper, but the meringue icing will never be made again. ( I hope)The taste testers at work loved the cupcake including the icing. The "tasters" felt that the meringue icing complimented the dark rich cupcake.The cake part is too rich for a traditional american buttercream, maybe an italian buttercream?I am definitely going to tinker with Dorie Greenspan's "Devils Food White-Out Cake" for awhile longer.


Flag Cake
2007-05-25 23:32:00
I know you're thinking ...another flag cake? Well, ...there's just something homey and comforting when a flag cake makes an appearance on Memorial Day or Fourth of July. It's one of those "kitchy" holiday desserts.It's a perfect ending to a holiday party.I chose Ina Garten's recipe for the cake.It's a beautiful, rich, and lovely cake.The recipe in her book makes a large cake, it serves 20-24 people. I divided the recipe by three.I wanted an 8X8X2 square cake, after a few adjustments, the cake was ready. Remember that the recipe can be tripled to make the original cake, which is baked in a 18X12X2 pan.Ina Garten's Flag Cake (Barefoot Contessa-Family Style)For the cake:6 tablespoon butter @ room temp.1 cup of sugar2 extra large eggs @ room temp.1/3 of cup of sour cream @ room temp.1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract1 cup of flour2 tablespoons of cornstarchscant 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt1/2 teaspoon baking sodaFor the icing:11 tablespoons of butter @ room temp.8oz of cream cheese @


White Chocolate and Raspberry Cupcakes
2007-05-29 02:22:00
One of the greatest things about living in California is the abundance of beautiful produce. Even the City of Pasadena has two farmers markets.If I'm looking for something special I'll make the drive out to the Santa Monica farmers market.This week, every vendor seemed to have the most beautiful looking raspberries.The raspberries were sweet, tart, and firm.Absolutely perfect.So, a perfect raspberry deserves a perfect cupcake.I decided to make my cupcakes mini because I wanted to emphasize the raspberries.The recipe yields 8 cupcakes or 14-16 mini cupcakes.If you decide to go the mini route the bake time is 12-14 minutes.The recipe can be altered to suit a different berry, for example, you could use strawberries, blackberries or even cherries.Just use whatever fruit inspires you.Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes:1 stick of butter @ room temp.3/4 cup of sugar1 1/4 cup of flour1/4 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp kosher salt2 eggs @ room temp.1/4 cup of sour cream1/2 raspberry ex
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Summer Vacation
2007-06-03 00:38:00
Hello! Thank you for visiting but, I am currently on vacation and won't be able to blog. I will absent from blogging June 3rd through June 18th. I am going home (Chicago) to visit family and friends. I'll be back before you know it! Thanks again for stopping by. xoxogigi
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Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
2007-06-22 14:00:00
Sorry for the delay. Vacation was great, but I came home with pneumonia. Yikes! Not a fun time. I am feeling much better than I look (so, I keep telling myself). Listen girls, if you need to drop 10-15 pounds in a week the pneumonia diet is the way to go (just kidding!). Since I was feeling much better and had dropped a couple of pounds, I was thinking it was time for an indulgent cupcake. I had wanted to make banana muffins or bread but, it just didn't satisfy the indulgence factor I was looking for. Banana chocolate chip cupcakes? ....mmm? No. Banana cupcakes with a dark bittersweet ganache topped with a rich cream cheese peanut butter icing? YES! The banana cupcake recipe and the ganache is from Kara's cupcake. Kara's recipe calls for a cream cheese icing but I wanted to make it even richer, so I added peanut butter (1/2 cup). The recipe is located at the bottom of the article, so scroll all the way down and enjoy.
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