Sunday, January 30, 2011

Cupcake Thoughts

Several months ago, as I was considering joining an on-line baking club, I looked at many of the choices available.  After some searching, I was thrilled to find the Martha Stewart's Cupcakes Club.  I thought to myself, "Cupcakes?  How hard can that be?"  Boy was I wrong!  I mean, layered cupcakes with frosting and two fillings?  Frosting made over a double boiler?  Meringue Mushrooms?  These cupcakes were turning into a full-time culinary endeavor!  And then it donned on me.  This book is brilliant!  Martha Stewart's Cupcakes is more than just an idea book filled with simple, decorated cupcakes.  This book explores the entire cake genre and breaks it down into cupcake-sized bites!

By baking through the entire book (whether the recipe appeals to me or not), I am expanding my knowledge, learning new techniques, and, perhaps, even finding a few new favorites along the way!

Thanks for joining me as we work our way through this book together.  It brings me joy to see your beautiful creations!

Happy Baking!

Rachel

Monday, January 10, 2011

JANUARY 15 - Black Forest Cupcake Links

These Black Forest Cupcakes, a take on the original layer cake will surely be a crowd pleaser with chocolate, cherries, pastry cream and more chocolate!  Post your finished links here!  Thanks to Janine at Janine's Crazy World for this month's selection!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Black Forest Cupcakes P&Q

Happy New Year everyone!  Are you ready for some cupcakes?  On January 15th, we will be baking Black Forest Cupcakes found on page 134.  These delicious looking layered chocolate cupcakes have two fillings and a topping! Post your questions, comments and suggestions on this month's selection here.  Thanks to Janine at Janine's Crazy World for this month's pick!