valentine's day Free cuptails™ cocktail cupcakes giveaway at Cupcake Lounge™ in Westhampton February 12th

In my opinion this press release went a little overboard with the trademark symbols, but I'm always happy to share news about free cupcake giveaways!

From PR Web:

Cupcake Lounge™ is making its first appearance in Westhampton, NY for Cuptail™ Hour. Cupcake Lounge™ is the latest cupcakery throwing its cuptails™ into the mix. Cuptails™ combine cocktails with cupcakes, resulting in a thirst-quenching snack for adults. Committed to a healthful method of baking, Cupcake Lounge™ uses substitutions for fat and sugar, lowering the overall calorie count.

The offering includes such cuptails™ as Banana Foster, The Bourbon Pub, and Piña Cupolada. Both frosting and cupcake are infused with alcohol. Also available are favorites such as Red Velvet and Carrot Cake. Cupcake Lounge™ will be hosting a tasting on February 12th, from 3-6pm at Hamptons Wine Shoppe, 62 Sunset Avenue, Westhampton, NY.

Cupcake Lounge™ was launched in December 2010. Their cuptails™ and cupcakes are available online. All cupcakes are made to order from scratch. Shipping is available within the United States. Cupcake Lounge™ and cuptail™ are trademarks belonging to Cynthia Sachs.

And more info is available at the official
Cupcake Lounge™ site, where it also says their cream cheese frosting is low-fat and contains 50% less sugar than typical frosting. Flavors include The Bourbon Pub (chocolate cupcake with pecans and a shot of whiskey topped with a nightcap of smooth Bailey's cream cheese frosting), Cupjito (vanilla cupcake mixed with the island flavors of fresh mint and rum topped with a hip-shaking vanilla rum cream cheese frosting), Frankie + Hazel (chocolate espresso cupcake mixed with Frangelico, toasted hazelnuts, and chocolate chips topped with a light and silky Frangelico cream cheese frosting.), Mocha Buca (chocolate espresso cupcake stirred with kahlua topped with Sambuca cream cheese frosting and a chocolate covered espresso bean), Cupcake Royale (vanilla cupcake kissed with pink champagne and a berry surprise topped with Chambord cream cheese frosting and pearls) and others. You can see photos and learn more on their Facebook page.



Cupcake Lounge™
phone 631-517-0343
fax 360-248-6608
contactcupcakelounge at gmail.com

valentine's day Gingerbread Cupcake Recipe

I originally posted this recipe back in 2008, but it remains one of my all time favorite holiday cupcakes. If you're looking for a delicious cupcake that incorporates the flavors of the season, look no further. These mini gingerbread cupcakes boast a sophisticated flavor that will satisfy all of your holiday entertaining needs. Enjoy!

valentine's day

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Adapted from Gourmet - January 1990

Cupcake Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
2-3 cups confectioners' sugar depending on desired consistency
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation
Into a bowl sift together the flour, the ground ginger, the cinnamon, the cloves, the allspice, and the salt. In another bowl cream 1/2 stick of butter, add the granulated sugar, and beat the mixture until it is fluffy. Beat in the molasses and the egg, beating until the mixture is smooth. In a measuring cup combine the baking soda with 1/2 cup boiling water and stir the mixture to dissolve the baking soda. Stir the mixture into the molasses mixture (the mixture will appear curdled) and stir the molasses mixture into the flour mixture, stirring to combine the ingredients well. Line muffin tins with paper liners and spoon the batter into the liners, filling them halfway. Bake the cupcakes in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. (The cupcakes will be flat or slightly indented on top.) Transfer the cupcakes to a rack and let them cool.
In a bowl cream together the cream cheese, and 2 tablespoons butter, add the confectioners' sugar and the vanilla, and beat the mixture until it is fluffy and smooth. Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Top with desired decorations.

valentine's day Beautiful raw red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

Amy at Raw Chocolates and Patiserrie Ooosha posted these and writes:

Do you know where the names "Devil's food cake" and "Red velvet cake"
originated? Some people think it was called Devil's Food Cake, because it's
so naughty, but that's not the case. Traditional devil's food cake and red
velvet cake are made using a form of acid, whether it be vinegar or lemon
juice, and this acid, when mixed with cocoa powder, turns a red colour -
hence the names.



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valentine's day Strawberry-flavored red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

These cupcakes are by Home Cooking Rocks!, where you can get the recipe.

I was at Bakers Depot buying cupcake liners and additional red food color when I saw this bottle of strawberry-flavored red food color. Oh, the things that went in my mind! Strawberry-flavored red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting topped with a whole strawberry. The only thing that remained was to transform that mental vision into something real. Last night, I did.