It has been awhile but here we go

So summer comes and summer is about to go and I know that I have been slacking on our blog.  We have been very busy this summer with all sorts of activities and that includes baking cupcakes. Here is a little of what we have done this past little while.

Strawberry Colada Cupcake

One of my most favorite drinks is a Pina Colada. But what makes it even better is adding strawberry to it and making it into a cupcake! This is a coconut cupcake made with coconut milk, coconut, and fresh strawberries. It is then topped with a fresh strawberry buttercream with coconut milk and garnished with toasted coconut. This is the perfect treat to join you at the pool!

Shopping Anyone?

I have always loved the store Tiffany's and it is my dream to one day visit Tiffany's New York. Until then I will have to settle with making what I call Tiffany Cupcakes and wearing my favorite and only necklace from Tiffany's, a present from my husband the first year we were married. This is a vanilla bean cupcake with a rich, smooth, cream cheese frosting and topped with silver and white sugar balls.

Welcome Baby Boy!

Nothing says congratulations like a cupcake, especially when it is decorated for the occasion. I took dinner, along with dessert, to a gal in my neighborhood after she had her second little boy. These are the same as the Tiffany cupcakes but they are topped with decorative chocolates.

Peach Bourbon

I decided to try something different and new. I love peaches and anything made with peaches and I thought the two flavors would complement each very well. The cupcake is made with peach puree and little chunks of fresh peaches with of course some bourbon. The frosting is made with fresh peach puree and a little more bourbon. The taste of these are very strong and you can definitely taste both the peaches and the bourbon. If you are looking for a little bit of kick in your cupcake then these are a must try.

A Formal Occasion

We finally got our shot at a wedding. We made the classic white cupcake with a smooth, creamy vanilla and almond buttercream. We even tried our luck at fondant decorations and made small flowers that matched the brides colors which were turquoise and burnt orange.

The reception was held in downtown Salt Lake and Teri and I went there to set up.  The set up went pretty well with a few minor adjustments and we held our breath as the bride walked in.  I can happily say that she was thrilled with her cake and said it turned out exactly how she wanted it!

Here is the cake after all of the set up was done.  For our first wedding cupcake cake I think we did a pretty great job.  Each time I know we will get better and better!

These cupcakes are a sour cream chocolate cupcake with a cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cocoa powder and topped with a fondant decoration.  I made these for a lesson I had to give on developing your talents.  I consider cupcake making a talent that I have developed.  It has taken a lot of time and a lot of practice to have come as far as I have.  This is something I have a passion for and love doing!

These are my latest cupcakes, Mimosa, but instead of champaign I used ginergale. These are one of my favorite because I love orange in any cupcake and I used fresh orange juice and orange zest. I got great feedback from these!