Whenever people ask me if cupcakes are a "trend," before I give my kneejerk "Duh, of course not!" answer, I try to show how cupcakes are growing in popularity. One way is the fact that there continue to be cupcake cookbooks publisher. This one, Eat Me!: The Stupendous, Self-raising World of Cupcakes and Bakes According to Cookie Girl by Xanthe Milton (aka Cookie Girl, but she's obviously not just about cookies!), won't be out until March 2010, but it looks amazing. Especially the banoffee pie cupcake! We'll post more about it closer to the pub date.
Cupcakes are incredibly fashionable - they are easy to make and customize, stunning to look at and have become ubiquitous at A-list parties. Cookie Girl's unique and delectable creations have become hugely popular. All the glamor of Bollywood, the sophistication of cocktail hour and the pure sensual indulgence of puds are explored in her fantastic recipes. Delectable Pina colada, Margarita and Cosmopolitan cakes; cupcakes inspired by classic desserts like Banoffee Pie and Tiramisu; and cakes and cookies for every occasion throughout the year - Christmas Pudding cupcakes, Easter nest cakes and Valentine's Day Lavender Heart cookies. Cookie Girl makes baking sexy! With 80 recipes and lush design and photography, you'll be licking buttercream off your fingers for a long time to come...
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