Special Cupcakes


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Caribbean Mango and Palm Sugar, Coconut with Passion Fruit Icing, Peach Melba: These cupcakes are among the 50+ recipes that will bring joy to adults and children alike. This gorgeous little book offers beautiful cupcakes for festive celebrations such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, weddings, and baby showers, plus ideas for not-so-guilty treats-including carrot, orange and cinnamon cupcakes. A basics section covers essential equipment, techniques, and decorating tips.




The Sweet Little Book of Cupcakes


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Cupcakes are the passion at Sweet Cupcakes, a Boston-based boutique cupcakery cited as serving up ''Boston's Best Cupcakes 2009'' by The Improper Bostonian . . . and not without reason. Its cupcakes are like little pieces of heaven with delicious dollops of frosting, fillings, and a variety of flavors, from cappuccino to pumpkin ginger. Now The Sweet Little Book of Cupcakes reveals Sweet Cupcakes' secrets, from baking techniques and decorating tips to recipes for cakes, frostings, fillings, drizzles, and toppings! Contents: Introduction. It's Elementary. Meet the Sweet Treats-Finished Cupcake Creations: Perennial Favorites, Spring Cupcakes in Bloom, Summertime Cupcakes, Autumnal Cupcakes to Fall For, Winter Warmers, Holidays-Celebrate with Cupcakes! Decorating Ideas and Special Occasions. Sweet's Master Cupcake Recipes. Frosting: It's Tops! Cupcake Fillings.




The Sprinkles Baking Book


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Cupcake favorites and dessert classics from the pastry chef and creator of Sprinkles Cupcakes and judge on Food Network's Cupcake Wars. When Candace Nelson started Sprinkles, America's first cupcakes-only bakery, in 2005, people thought she was crazy. "What else do you sell?" they'd ask. But Sprinkles sold out on opening day . . . and hasn't slowed down since! Now, in her first cookbook, Candace opens up her recipe vault to bring you 100 irresistible desserts she can't live without. You'll learn all the secrets for making 50 beloved Sprinkles Cupcakes, from iconic red velvet to new flavors created exclusively for the book, like crv®me brvalv©e. But Candace doesn't stop there. She shares the recipes for her all-time favorite cakes, pies, quick breads, cookies, bars, and other treats, plus delicious guest recipes from Sprinkles friends like Reese Witherspoon, Julia Roberts, and Michael Strahan. The Sprinkles Baking Book is filled with all-American classics that will appeal to everyone in your family and on your dinner party guest list. So, don't hold back. Treat yourself to this sweet cookbook and share in the fun!




Presented by Southern Living Big Book of Cupcakes


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It's official: The cupcake craze has taken the world by storm. No longer are cupcakes solely for children — these handheld treats now must pass muster with taste — discriminating adults equally ravenous for the little frosted jewels. Big Book of Cupcakes sets a new standard with recipes for cupcakes that actually taste as great as they look. In addition to the traditional favorite flavors everyone craves, such as red velvet and carrot cake, this book offers fun, new flavor twists like Maple Bacon and Caramel Sea Salt Mocha, as well as easy decorating and serving ideas, from classic to creative. In this book, which is organized by season and the events readers want to celebrate with home-baked cupcakes — from New Years to Christmas, birthdays to "just-craving" days — author and cupcake-bakery owner Jan Moon shares her secrets and most requested recipes. Whether you're making the perfect batch of cupcakes for a child's birthday party or satisfying a very adult comfort-food craving, the nostalgic treats that fill this book are sure to delight and surprise. Plus, Jan's creative tips on how to serve and display cupcakes for parties are sure to be crowd-pleasers. With more than 10 years of experience honing her craft in the Test Kitchens of Southern Living magazine, Jan Moon has embarked on a venture of her own and opened a bakery in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to wedding cakes and custom made treats, Dreamcakes Bakery specializes in delectable cupcakes, and Jan's unique creations keep her loyal customers coming back for more.




Cupcake Heaven


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Cute, colorful, and endlessly diverse, cupcakes never fail to please. Susannah Blake brings together more than 50 simple recipes, as well as giving the lowdown on baking Equipment, Ingredients, Decorating and Embellishments and Serving Suggestions. Simple Cupcakes show how easy it is to rustle up a plateful of orange and poppyseed,or apple and cinnamon cupcakes. From weddings and christenings, to Christmas and Halloween, Celebrations Cupcakes have perfect ideas to cater for all events. For a dose of decadence, try an Indulgent Cupcake like lemon meringue or strawberry cheesecake. Cupcakes for Special Diets allow you to give in to your cupcake cravings even if you follow a dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free or low-fat diet. Involve the little ones by helping them bake their own Kids Cupcakes, easy enough for children to make with adult help. Susannah Blake has written a number of books, including Afternoon Tea, Cucpakes, Cupcake Heaven, Afternoon Tea Parties and Say It With a Cupcake for Ryland Peters & Small, and her work also appears in Livingetc, OK! and She magazines. A passionate traveller, explorer and diner, Susannah has been all over the world. She loves to draw on her experiences of different cuisines, bringing together the ingredients, flavours and techniques in her own relaxed and inspired approach to food.




Martha Stewart's Cupcakes


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The perfect cupcake for every occasion. Swirled and sprinkled, dipped and glazed, or otherwise fancifully decorated, cupcakes are the treats that make everyone smile. They are the star attraction for special days, such as birthdays, showers, and holidays, as well as perfect everyday goodies. In Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes, the editors of Martha Stewart Living share 175 ideas for simple to spectacular creations–with cakes, frostings, fillings, toppings, and embellishments that can be mixed and matched to produce just the right cupcake for any occasion. Alongside traditional favorites like yellow buttermilk cupcakes swirled with fluffy vanilla frosting and devil’s food cupcakes crowned with rich, dark chocolate buttercream, there are also sweet surprises such as peanut butter and jelly cupcakes, dainty delights like tiny almond-cherry tea cakes, and festive showstoppers topped with marizpan ladybugs or candy clowns. The book features cupcakes for everyone, every season, and every event: Celebrations (monogram heart cupcakes perfect for an elegant wedding); Birthdays (starfish-on-the-beach cupcakes sure to be a hit at children’s parties); Holidays (gumdrop candy ghouls and goblins ideal for Halloween revelers); and Any Day (red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for a picnic, or caramel-filled mini chocolate cakes for grown-up gatherings). In singular Martha Stewart style, the pages are both stunning in design–with a photograph of each finished treat–and brimming with helpful how-to information, from step-by-step photographs for decorating techniques to ideas for packaging and presenting your cupcakes. Whether for any day or special days, the treats in Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes will delight one and all.




My Special Cupcake


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When you think of a cupcake, what comes to mind? Is it the icing, the taste, or how its designed? My special cupcake stands out from the rest. Its made with ingredients that were put to the test. It arrives at each party in a clear pastry box. Get ready to see a cupcake that rocks! For kids who have allergies or special dietary needs, birthday parties can sometimes be difficult. Often these kids have to bring their own desserts along with them. But this can be more than just different--it can be special! As the invitations come pouring in, each party presents an opportunity for a newly designed special cupcake. When it arrives at the party in a clear pastry box, made with unique ingredients, and is placed at the center of the table for everyone to see, its the cupcake that everyone wants! In this childrens tale, a child with food allergies gets invited to birthday parties and has specially designed cupcakes delivered that everyone wants to try.




Crazy about Cupcakes


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Go cupcake crazy! With nearly 300 awesome, mouthwatering ideas to choose from, home bakers will find the right recipe for any occasion and every palate. And whether they're chocolaty, spicy, crunchy, fruity, or creamy, these exquisitely decorated treats look as astounding as they taste--perfect little temptations designed to make adults nostalgic and children happy. All the basics are lovingly explained so anyone can whip up a beautiful batch, and there are varieties for every day (from healthy cupcakes to ice cream indulgences); parties big and small; holidays ranging from Christmas to the Fourth of July; just for kids; and fund-raisers and bake sales. Plus, to make things easy, an entire chart- and template-filled chapter focuses on flavor combinations and design elements.




Celebrating Cupcakes and Muffins


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Celebrating Cupcakes and Muffins -76 recipes for extraordinary cupcakes, muffins, fillings, and frostings to make any event special! There's something sweet or savory for every occasion.




A Baker's Field Guide to Cupcakes


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Who wants cupcakes? Long a staple dessert of birthdays and holidays, cupcakes are more popular than ever kids of all ages. In A Baker's Field Guide to Cupcakes, you'll find 15 master recipes for cake batters and frostings and 60 easy-to-follow recipes for creatively decorated cupcakes for holidays, special occasions, or anytime you need a treat! Adults will enjoy ringing in the New Year with "Champagne” Cupcakes or presenting someone special with a plateful of Heartfelt Cupcakes. On Mother's Day, kids can help bake Mom a batch of Breakfast-in-Bed Cupcakes, and they'll be delighted to dig into Dirt and Worms Cupcakes at a birthday party. With a color photograph of every recipe, A Baker's Field Guide to Cupcakes gives you everything you need to make scrumptious, fun, and irresistible cupcakes at any time of the year!