Annie of the blog Frites & Fries made these cinnamon roll cupcakes - and has the recipe! (via Slashfood)She writes:
It was a friend’s birthday this weekend and I decided to bake her cupcakes — with her choice of flavor. I had a lot of creative freedom because she only asked for something with cream cheese frosting. I did something I’ve been wanting to try for the longest time: cinnamon rolls…in cupcake form. I topped these cupcake with tiny cuts of fresh cinnamon rolls sitting on cream cheese frosting, a frosting that’s resting on fluffy yellow glory.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Cinnamon roll cupcakes
Reader Super Bowl cupcakes
These Super Bowl cupcakes were made by our reader Jessica Baum for a Super Bowl party. The toppers are plastic and they're dairy-free. Love the blue cake with white filling combo.
LA Cupcake Challenge coming up February 20th
And our own Nichelle is going to be a judge! LA Weekly blog Squid Ink writes:
On Saturday, February 20th, from 4 to 7 p.m., the 3rd annual Cupcake Challenge will take place at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. Over 20 bakeries, including Baby Cakes, Two Parts Sugar, Meringue Bake Shop, Tavern, Bittersweet Treats, Big Man Bakes and others, will put their mini-cupcakes up against the competition. Judging will be done by a panel of judges and the public--everyone will get an equal vote--so you have a handy excuse to eat as many of them as is reasonably possible.
Issues with our RSS feed
We know that our RSS feed is having some issues (thanks to astute readers for letting us know)...we're working on it! (Though if anyone has a clue about what the problem could be, drop us a line at cupcakestakethecake at gmail.com)
Fashion designer cupcakes for fashion week
These fashion designer cupcakes are perfect for Fashion Week, and are made by custom cake and cupcake company Wendy's Cake Art in North Plainfield, New Jersey via Twitpic.
Wendy's Cake Art
Wendyscakeart at yahoo.com
908-472-4687
Valentine's Day cupcakes in Buenos Aires
By one of our favorites, All You Need Is Cupcakes, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, come these heart-adorned red and white cupcakes. Just as I was about to add these cupcakes below, I actually saw that I'd posted them already last month (yes, sometimes it's hard to keep track!), but I'm going to post it again because who can argue with Valentine's Day and hearts?
And a few more from their Flickr stream because they are always too beautiful to resist. See their site for ordering information.
All You Need Is Cupcakes
15-5385-4219
15-6044-8753
needcupcakes at gmail.com
Exquisite pink rose cupcake
A pink rose cupcake by elizabethscakeemporium on Flickr. The detail on this one really impressed me, each layer of the rose. Gorgeous, and Valentine's-esque if you ask me.
Video: Paula Deen's Recipe for Red Velvet Cupcake
I was browsing Hulu looking for something to watch and I found this video of Paula Deen making red velvet cupcakes.
MilkMade! Cupcake-laden ice cream
I was so very excited to read about MilkMade Ice Cream delivery service, right here in my own neighborhood, the East Village of NYC. (Turns out we live on the same block!) I mean who wouldn't love hand-crafted small-batch locally sourced ice cream lovingly delivered to your door every month? But when I saw that this month's flavors included red velvet cupcake from 'hood fave sugar Sweet sunshine (correct although odd spelling) I knew I had to have some.
The MilkMaids, Michelle and Diana, were generous enough to deliver two pints of February's flavors to me to try. Salted caramel and the aforementioned red velvet cupcake.
I had a fellow foodie friend over to handle the double-pint of ice cream happiness, and I am sure glad she was here because this stuff is rich! And so very delicious.
And, how cute is this?
Personalized labels!
I was won over instantly, even before tasting the goodness. Diana and Michelle were sweet and personable, and very happily professional and knowledgeable about their product. Plus, they willingly trudged up five flights of stairs just to deliver my ice cream at 8pm.
Of course, I was most interested in the Valentine's Day special flavor of red velvet cupcake, but I should remind you that salted caramel is one of my favorite flavors ever. If I had to pick which flavor I liked better I'd be in trouble. Luckily, I didn't have to choose.
I thought the salted caramel was a bold and complex choice. It was very salty at first, almost too salty, but the finish was remarkable. I would have turned it down a notch with the salt but Gretl, my tasting buddy, said it was perfection. The ice cream is definitely high-end. No ice crystals, no melted-and-refrozen-bodega dessert here! The ice cream comes with instructions for enjoyment and suggestions for pairings. The salted caramel would have been wonderfully accompanied by warm apple pie or a shot of espresso, as noted, or with just a spoon (our method of choice).
If you love sugar and salt combined you will go nuts for this stuff. You can taste the burnt sugar base with a hint of vanilla. It's creamy and rich, sweet and salty.
The red velvet was stuffed with chunks of awesome sugar Sweet sunshine cupcake. The cupcake held up in the ice cream, much to my surprise and delight. It's in a cheesecake ice cream base, and has at least one cupcake per pint according to the pretty info booklet that was delivered with the 'scream.
The flavor was very tangy, almost yogurt-like, and addictive as all get out. The pint did not survive the night. Although I clearly recognized red velvet cupcake in the 'scream (I love that MilkMade calls it 'scream) I didn't taste any of sugar Sweet sunshine's frosting. I'm not sure if it had any frosting in it, but since the base was cheesecake ice cream it possibly would have been overkill. Gretl and I debated if it needed (or even contained) any cream cheese frosting. I'd be curious to know if the MilkMaids included it or not.
Gretl and I both thought we tasted fruit of some sort in the ice cream, but perhaps it was due to the color? I swear I tasted a fruit flavoring of some sort but couldn't find any evidence of that in the literature or pictures. This cupcake-and-ice-cream treat is perfect for Valentine's Day! A wonderful ending to a romantic meal, or to eat alone sobbing over a lost love.
The MilkMaids obviously made many attempts before finding the perfect flavor profile, and this is it. I loved this ice cream and am only sad that I don't have more.
Gretl though this flavor was less complex and less adult than the salted caramel and I agree. This ice cream is perfect for kids and adults, although, at its premium price I am not sure I'd want to share it with kids! That's right, goodness such as this does not come cheap. Priced at $50 for a three-month membership of one pint per month (your choice between two flavors, different each month), it's a bit high, but the MilkMaids do offer a wonderful product worthy of the cost. And it's hand-delivered, which makes this spoiled NY'er very happy. Oh, and membership has its rewards, including invitations to tastings, socials and events.
Right now MilkMade only delivers to the East and West Village but expansion plans are in the works to most of Manhattan.
And, for this weekend only, the 'Maids are doing something different. You can pick up the yumminess this Saturday (the 13th) at the Greenpoint Market in Brooklyn($15/pint), or, my personal favorite, for $20 you can have a pint of your choice sent as a Valentine's Day ice-cream-gram to a loved one on February 14th. How sweet is that? All orders must be in by Wednesday or Thursday latest, by contacting MilkMade at info@milkmadeicecream.com with the subject line of "Be Mine."
I can't tell you how many cupcake points (better than brownie points, right?) you'd score by having a pint of red velvet cupcake ice cream delivered to your sweetie on Valentine's Day.
You can follow MilkMade on Twitter, tumblr, Facebook, its Website and Flickr. These 'Maids are definitely plugged in.
To see the entire photoset click here. Some photos courtesy the MilkMaids, used with express written permission.
The MilkMaids, Michelle and Diana, were generous enough to deliver two pints of February's flavors to me to try. Salted caramel and the aforementioned red velvet cupcake.
I had a fellow foodie friend over to handle the double-pint of ice cream happiness, and I am sure glad she was here because this stuff is rich! And so very delicious.
And, how cute is this?
Personalized labels!
I was won over instantly, even before tasting the goodness. Diana and Michelle were sweet and personable, and very happily professional and knowledgeable about their product. Plus, they willingly trudged up five flights of stairs just to deliver my ice cream at 8pm.
Of course, I was most interested in the Valentine's Day special flavor of red velvet cupcake, but I should remind you that salted caramel is one of my favorite flavors ever. If I had to pick which flavor I liked better I'd be in trouble. Luckily, I didn't have to choose.
I thought the salted caramel was a bold and complex choice. It was very salty at first, almost too salty, but the finish was remarkable. I would have turned it down a notch with the salt but Gretl, my tasting buddy, said it was perfection. The ice cream is definitely high-end. No ice crystals, no melted-and-refrozen-bodega dessert here! The ice cream comes with instructions for enjoyment and suggestions for pairings. The salted caramel would have been wonderfully accompanied by warm apple pie or a shot of espresso, as noted, or with just a spoon (our method of choice).
If you love sugar and salt combined you will go nuts for this stuff. You can taste the burnt sugar base with a hint of vanilla. It's creamy and rich, sweet and salty.
The red velvet was stuffed with chunks of awesome sugar Sweet sunshine cupcake. The cupcake held up in the ice cream, much to my surprise and delight. It's in a cheesecake ice cream base, and has at least one cupcake per pint according to the pretty info booklet that was delivered with the 'scream.
The flavor was very tangy, almost yogurt-like, and addictive as all get out. The pint did not survive the night. Although I clearly recognized red velvet cupcake in the 'scream (I love that MilkMade calls it 'scream) I didn't taste any of sugar Sweet sunshine's frosting. I'm not sure if it had any frosting in it, but since the base was cheesecake ice cream it possibly would have been overkill. Gretl and I debated if it needed (or even contained) any cream cheese frosting. I'd be curious to know if the MilkMaids included it or not.
Gretl and I both thought we tasted fruit of some sort in the ice cream, but perhaps it was due to the color? I swear I tasted a fruit flavoring of some sort but couldn't find any evidence of that in the literature or pictures. This cupcake-and-ice-cream treat is perfect for Valentine's Day! A wonderful ending to a romantic meal, or to eat alone sobbing over a lost love.
The MilkMaids obviously made many attempts before finding the perfect flavor profile, and this is it. I loved this ice cream and am only sad that I don't have more.
Gretl though this flavor was less complex and less adult than the salted caramel and I agree. This ice cream is perfect for kids and adults, although, at its premium price I am not sure I'd want to share it with kids! That's right, goodness such as this does not come cheap. Priced at $50 for a three-month membership of one pint per month (your choice between two flavors, different each month), it's a bit high, but the MilkMaids do offer a wonderful product worthy of the cost. And it's hand-delivered, which makes this spoiled NY'er very happy. Oh, and membership has its rewards, including invitations to tastings, socials and events.
Right now MilkMade only delivers to the East and West Village but expansion plans are in the works to most of Manhattan.
And, for this weekend only, the 'Maids are doing something different. You can pick up the yumminess this Saturday (the 13th) at the Greenpoint Market in Brooklyn($15/pint), or, my personal favorite, for $20 you can have a pint of your choice sent as a Valentine's Day ice-cream-gram to a loved one on February 14th. How sweet is that? All orders must be in by Wednesday or Thursday latest, by contacting MilkMade at info@milkmadeicecream.com with the subject line of "Be Mine."
I can't tell you how many cupcake points (better than brownie points, right?) you'd score by having a pint of red velvet cupcake ice cream delivered to your sweetie on Valentine's Day.
You can follow MilkMade on Twitter, tumblr, Facebook, its Website and Flickr. These 'Maids are definitely plugged in.
To see the entire photoset click here. Some photos courtesy the MilkMaids, used with express written permission.
Cupcakeland in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
I would like to think I have my fingers on the pulse of the cupcake world...at least in New York. At least, you know, where I live, which happens to be in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. But I guess I don't because I am just now hearing about Cupcakeland in my very own hood. I was just saying the other day that ever since Cheeks closed Wiliamsburg doesn't seem to have many cupcake options. Must. Try. Soon. Will report by the weekend!
I discovered them via a piece in The Brooklyn Paper:
“I think that cupcakes are replacing the traditional cake. Why not have your own little cake? It’s more convenient,” said Cupcakeland owner Kate Lech (the “eater” to co-owner Alex Wysoczanska’s “baker”).
Lech assures us that their little bakery will have no trouble beating out the competition, with sweet varieties like apple pie and lemon-raspberry, plus a lighter than usual cake.
“You can eat half a Magnolia cupcake and you’re full,” said Lech, “but you can eat five of ours.”
Click here to see their full menu, highlights of which include:
Mint
Our dark chocolate cake filled with mint vanilla cream, whipped frosting, topped with mini chocolate chips
Apple
Vanilla cake stuffed with fresh apples, whipped cinnamon cream cheese frosting
Chocolate ganache
Dark chocolate cake filled with vanilla cream, topped with dark chocolate ganache
Mocha
Dark chocolate coffee cake, mocha frosting topped with chocolate covered coffee bean
White Chocolate Raspberry
chocolate cake filled with fresh rasbberry puree, topped with whipped white chocolate frosting
Cupcakeland
390 Metropolitan Avenue (between N5th and Havemeyer Streets)
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
718-388-5260
917-583-2028
alex at thecupcakeland.com
Monday, February 08, 2010
Treat in NYC offers custom invitation along with cupcakes
I swooned when I saw these punk cupcakes by Treat, the custom cupcake and dessert company in New York who put my glittery face on delicious cupcakes. They were made for designer Karen Poncho's birthday, and I first saw them on Treat's Facebook page (Treat's also on Flickr and Twitter). You can watch a cute Treat video here.
I spoke with Harley, owner of Treat, and found out that in addition to her cupcake skills, she also does graphic design, as evidenced below, and is offering a deal: if you purchase custom invitations from her, you get 10% off your matching cupcake order. What a sweet deal!
Contact Harley at treatnyc at hotmail.com for ordering information.
Other Treat cupcakes
photo by Josh Wong, taken at our 5-year anniversary party
garden critter cupcakes
I'm going to be narcissistic for a moment and post these photos with my image (drawing by Molly Crabapple) again. I can't even tell you how exciting it was to share these with my friends. I'm getting ready to get my face on a cupcake again, this time in Seattle courtesy of the wonderful Trophy Cupcakes, so will be posting those too.
Boston's Sweet now offering Valentine's Day cupcakes
Sweet in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, is selling special Valentine's Day cupcakes, including the ones above and the rose cupcakes below.
The X and O cupcakes are regular price: $3.25 each. Or $16.50 for 4 including the cookie and gable box. The rose cupcakes are $4 ea. Or $48/dozen and the roses are hand decorated. 
Sweet Valentine's Day cupcake flavors:
Chocolate Raspberry - Rich, dark chocolate cake stuffed with fresh raspberry preserves, topped with chocolate buttercream and a fresh red raspberry.
Chocolate Ganache - The chocolate lovers dream, our own sumptuous chocolate cake freshly baked to perfection and hand dipped in Sweet's homemade chocolate ganache - finished with a fondant candy heart.
Strawberries and Cream - Madagascar vanilla bean Sweet Cake stuffed with homemade strawberry jam, finished with traditional whipped cream and a sliver of fresh strawberry.
White Chocolate - Chocolate cake stuffed with white chocolate pudding, finished with buttercream frosting and white chocolate curls.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry - Fresh, homemade chiffon cake filled with delectable strawberry preserves, dipped in homemade chocolate ganache and topped with a strawberry slice.
Sweet
49 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-247-CAKE (2253)
Harvard Square
Zero Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-CAKE (2253)
orders at sweetcupcakes.com
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