valentine's day Coca Cola cupcakes and donut cupcakes at Cupcrazed

This Coca Cola cupcake and these donut cupcakes are by Cupcrazed in Fort Mill, South Carolina, via their Facebook page. Get ordering information at Cupcrazed.com. I love how cute the donuts look sitting on top of the cupcakes! I've never had a donut/cupcake combo, but I hope to someday.

valentine's day Sour Patch Kids cupcakes in 4 flavors!

I totally remember when Sour Patch Kids were all the rage in high school. My friend Carrie used to basically eat a bag of them and half a bagel for lunch (I'm not endorsing this eating plan, just reminiscing). Breanna over at the blog Ingredients of a 20something has not only made sour-sweet Sour Patch Kids cupcakes, she's made them in four different flavors! Get the recipe and more info at her blog.

valentine's day Cupcake cupcake topper on sugar cookie birthday cupcakes!

Blogger Risa at Baked Perfection celebrated her birthday in November by making these fun sugar cookie cupcakes with vanilla frosting and mini cupcake-shaped cupcake toppers! She writes:

Vanilla has to be one of my favorite flavors, if not my favorite. Since I love vanilla so much I decided that was exactly what I wanted for my birthday. The last several years Zack baked my birthday treat, but unfortunately he was out of town for work on my birthday this past year. Several people offered to make me something, but I really wanted to make these cupcakes and that is exactly what I did. They were so delicious! The cupcake was wonderful and the frosting is my absolute favorite frosting. I have to chew gum while making it and decorating or else I eat it straight out of the bowl. I got the idea for the adorable little cupcake toppers (which are frosted mini Reese's cups) from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.

valentine's day Cat whisker cupcake cuteness

Cupcake whiskers will always impress me. This cat cupcake is by dolcedititti on Flickr.

valentine's day Despicable Me Minion cupcakes, super cute snowman cupcakes and Oreo and mini cupcake edible cupcake toppers

I'm really not sure how I missed these Despicable Me Minion cupcakes (and, yes, full confession time again: I have not actually seen Despicable Me by Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, because if I had I surely would've blogged them. They're made with Twinkies! And smarties, candy melts, licorice and a black food marker. See her post above for exact instructions. Photo via Flickr.



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And, staying on topic for the day, snowman cupcakes!



And last but not least (I am restraining myself from posting basically all of her amazing, amazing cupcakes), these cookie and mini cupcake edible cupcake toppers! Click here to find out how to make them.

valentine's day Candy cane Pop Rocks brownie cupcakes and coconut snowball cupcakes

True confession: Just as I've never seen certain classic movies like Star Wars, I've never tried Pop Rocks. I sortof know what they are supposed to do/taste like, but I suspect they are one of those candies that you have to truly experience, not just imagine. Well, if I'd known they came in candy cane flavor, I might have tried them sooner! Find out how to make them at the blog An American Cupcake in London (via Flickr).

I made some vanilla frosting and then split it evenly between two bowls and made one half red and added some peppermint extract. I added vanilla extract to the other half.



And since New York City, where I live, is in the middle of a blizzard, posting An American Cupcake in London's snowball cupcakes (devil's food with cream cheese frosting topped with coconut and white chocolate snowflake) also seemed appropriate - click through for recipe.

valentine's day Doesn't everyone want this Dreamcakes t-shirt? Plus caterpillars, John Mayer and more

Firstly, Merry Christmas to all our readers celebrating today! We'll be posting, even though most cupcake bakeries are closed today (good for them)!

A friend visiting Alabama was raving about the cupcake bakery Dreamcakes, which I know Nichelle has tried. I haven't had their cupcakes and have no plans to visit Alabama, but I am digging their Facebook page, where these photos (and lots more!), including the children's "Cupcakes Make People Happy" t-shirt, are from. And they've got a Tumblr.






s'mores cupcake: "Chocolate cake filled with marshmallow cream (gelatin-free), topped with a marshmallow buttercream icing, drizzled with a chocolate ganache and topped with a mini s'more cookie."


cupcakes made for John Mayer


caterpillar!

Dreamcakes
960 Oxmoor Road
Homewood, Alabama
205-871-9377
dreamcakesinfo at dreamcakes-bakery.com

valentine's day Chocolate candy cane cupcake plus recipe link

This chocolate candy cane cupcake is by blogger All Betz Off, where you can get the recipe too. She writes about some of her frosting woes and then concludes:

If you do attempt to make these cupcakes I would suggest sticking them in the freezer for a bit before you frost them to give the top layer of cake a chance to harden up. I should have done this but didn't have time. Also, you can either make the cupcakes from scratch or you can do the abbreviated version from a box.

valentine's day How to make a Christmas tree cupcake using candy - video tutorial

Perfect for some Christmas Day (or anytime, if you want to spruce up your cupcakes) fun!

valentine's day Santa hat cupcake and recipe link for chocolate mint candy cane cupcake

Check out this cute Santa hat cupcake by blogger Created by Diane (via Flickr). Recipe is here.



Also fun: her chocolate mint candy cane cupcake! "Chocolate mint cupcake with mint buttercream frosting crushed candy edges and a cute little candy cane on top." Get the recipe here.

valentine's day Red and green holiday peppermint cupcakes and UGA cupcakes

These cupcakes are by Athens, Georgia's Silver Lining Cupcake Co. via their Facebook page. These are holiday peppermint cupcakes (love the colors) and UGA (University of Georgia) red velvet cupcakes. Find out more about them on their official website.





Silver Lining Cupcake Co.
1075 Baxter St. Suite B102
Athens, GA 30606
706-583-8686
haley at silverliningcupcakeco.com
patrick at silverliningcupcakeco.com

valentine's day Buzz Lightyear cookie cupcakes

Rose at the blog Happy Craft Kids made these Buzz Lightyear cupcakes and offers up very detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to make them using Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies (yum!).

valentine's day Pepperidge Farm cookie cuteness: Reindeer cupcakes for National Cupcake Day!

Thanks for sharing these reindeer cupcakes on Twitpic, Pepperidge Farm! We wish you a Happy National Cupcake Day!

valentine's day Nutcracker cupcakes by Jeanne Benedict

The fabulous Jeanne Benedict created these Nutcracker cupcakes for the holidays, and gives detailed instructions on how to make your own!



She writes:

What fun I had making an army of Nutcracker Cupcakes ready to take on the Mouse King and all others in the famed Christmastime tale! Nutcrackers used to be so expensive, and now it seems that just about every stylish budget store (read Target) has a collection of them sporting a variety of themes. My daughter has a hippie nutcracker, mountain climber, and a 2-foot tall traditional nutcracker soldier, which is what I used to make these fabulous Christmas Cupcakes. Imagine these cupcakes as the centerpiece of a Nutcracker theme party on Christmas Eve!

valentine's day Strawberry flambé, peppermint chocolate cheesecake, and cranapple cider POP! cupcakes from LA's BlakeyCakes

When I was in LA a few weeks ago, I got to meet Blake of custom and delivery cupcake company BlakeyCakes and try his sinfully delicious banana chocolate drizzle cupcakes, which I will post about...when I can. I still haven't posted about cupcakes I tried on my visit to LA in September, that's how behind I am!

But since these are seasonal, and look amazing, I wanted to share them with you now; photos and descriptions from this Facebook album:


Strawberry Flambé
Making its way into the BlakeyCakes hall of fame, the strawberry flambé! Contained within this complex wonder is a strawberry fruit filling flambéed with Gran Marnier smacked with a dollop of custard! This wonder filling is sandwiched between two moist vanilla cakes topped with a deluge of chocolate ganache and a decadent chocolate dipped strawberry.


Holiday Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake
This holiday cheesecake is baked with a chocolate graham cracker crust, a creamy cream cheese center with a chocolate ganache swirl, and infused with just a whisper of peppermint. The topping is your standard homemade whipped cream lightly dusted with ground up peppermint candy canes.


Cranapple Cider POP!
POP-ing with apple and cranberry goodness, these holiday cupcakes just pour forth a festivity of glee! Just imagine being able to bite into a fresh, juicy apple with hints of spicy cinnamon and nutmeg; then being welcomed by a gush of homemade cranberry filling and finally unified by a dollop of cream cheese glaze.

BlakeyCakes
b.arias101 at hotmail.com
Los Angeles, CA
818-577-8302

valentine's day Organic candy cane cupcakes by Earth and Sugar, available in a jar for mail order too

earthandsugar a custom cupcake company in Boynton Beach, Florida, is selling this special seasonal cupcake made with organic candy canes! "These cupcakes come in a vanilla or chocolate cake frosted with vanilla peppermint buttercream and topped with crushed organic candy canes." Also: "Don’t forget our Peppermint Cupcakes can also be ordered in our Organic Cupcake In a Jar which is available for shipping nationwide and can be customized with a personal message and your choice of ribbon." Click here to order. They also offer vegan and gluten-free cupcakes.



earthandsugar™
PO Box 243384
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
phone 561.200.5510
fax 561.277.2545
info at earthandsugar.com

valentine's day White chocolate cupcake art, cute owl cupcake, Butterfinger & more from Posh Cupcakes

Posh Cupcakes is a custom cupcake company based in Mobile, Alabama. The photos below are mostly from their Flickr account, as well as from their website. You can also find them on their blog and on Facebook.


white chocolate designs


owl cupcake (see more like it here)


Chocolate cupcakes with pink buttercream icing topped with a fondant flower and a J!


Chocolate cake with crushed butterfinger baked into the batter topped with chocolate buttercream and Butterfinger pieces


Oreo cupcakes


Alabama baby shower cupcakes

Posh Cupcakes
Posh at PoshCupcakes.net
251-680-5375

valentine's day Steampunk vegan chocolate cupcakes with top hats, goggles, gears and Tootsie Roll modeling chocolate

Blogger Bakingdom made steampunk cupcakes with a top hat and goggles (!) for the holidays, using a vegan chocolate cupcake recipe and Tootsie Roll modeling chocolate. Visit Bakingdom for step-by-step instructions. Photos via Flickr.



From Bakingdom, which you really should check out to see these cupcakes in all their glory, and learn about the detail that went into making them:

I know it probably made sense to do something holiday themed, but I decided to make steampunk themed cupcakes, because...well...I wanted to! I love steampunk stuff, and there really aren't a whole lot of steampunk themed cupcakes out there, but also because the brown color wouldn't be much of a hindrance with them. I kept things relatively simple with just an adorable top hat and goggles, accented with little golden gears. Is it wrong of me to say that I freaking love how they turned out?! Seriously, I just think they're so cute! Plus, they were shockingly fast, once I figured out just what I wanted to do!

By the way, those perfectly steampunked cupcake cups came from (where else?) Bake It Pretty! I was a little worried at first that they would be too tough to get the cupcakes out of, but they peeled away beautifully (and in one piece)! Plus, you don't need a muffin pan to use them! Just space them evenly on a rimmed baking sheet, fill them with two tablespoons of your favorite cupcake or muffin batter, and bake normally! Aren't they the cutest?!

valentine's day Candy cane and gingerbread cupcakes by Blue Bird Bake Shop in Orland

These candy cane (vanilla cake w/ crushed candy cane topped with peppermint buttercream & crushed candy cane) and gingerbread (gingerbread cake with cream cheese icing topped with a sliver of candied ginger) cupcakes are by Orland, Florida's Blue Bird Bake Shop - candy cane was yesterday's flavor of the day, gingerbread is today's. Keep up with them on their website, and on @bluebirdbakeshp on Twitter and Facebook.

valentine's day Jelly Belly cupcake challenge

Jelly bean company Jelly Belly is hosting a $10,000 Cupcake Challenge, where you decorating cupcakes using jelly beans and can win prizes.

They also feature cupcake decorating recipes and YouTube videos about cupcake decorating by What's New, Cupcake? and Hello, Cupcake! authors Karen Tack and Alan Richardson, showing you how to make the cupcakes shown below and many others.

These photos are via this Facebook album.


Trim the Tree cupcakes (click for recipe)


wreath cupcakes


spring flower cupcakes


creepy critter cupcakes