tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64516082724190342852023-11-15T22:12:26.183-08:00Scooter's CupcakesBrittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-69822861321020623742011-10-01T07:24:00.001-07:002011-10-01T07:24:37.050-07:00Charm City Cupcake Camp <p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='center' ><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DlTPcNWkSP9cwixaQzy_DYmwB0x7FTrBwgedPaTAi1bcv6zMb4goqo7o-ifKEsSujDDEO7DENCohkO8XhwaEKfYH3P1O0l1vN8g4cnxIr6EkqVShWMgURDXch0R75CxWd6xMtWK6LgYm//' ></img></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left'>Last weekend I took part of a wonderful event called cupcake camp. It took place at the oh-so-stylish Blue Hill Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland. Participants brought cupcakes of all types. My favorite cupcake was a mini cupcake that had blueberry cake, maple frosting, and a piece of bacon on top (pictured below). Yes, bacon. Don't doubt it yet. It tasted like a blueberry pancake with maple syrup with a little bit of bacon in there. Fabulous. Breakfast in a cupcake. In fact, I believe it won best taste. Which leads me to the competition part of the event. Of course, I entered. The cupcakes I baked (in order from left to right, front to back, pictured above) were Chocolate Caramel Pretzel, Mexican Thanksgiving, S'mores Remix, and Apple Cider. (Descriptions of cupcakes can be found under the "creations" tab.) The categories for the competition included best taste, best use of seasonal ingredients, most unique, and best decorated. And guess what? I won!! My Mexican Thanksgiving cupcake won best use of seasonal ingredients! How amazing. I was so excited to be a part of an amazing event and win one of the categories. I am looking forward to attending again next year! </p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='center' ><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhA6OJbtMOz_hlbn0iM63JRRpWGB6gLa9YxEhKbsfuL9nJ1LQMKrOmJ0IqR75gwiq7jGTtr_XiuAN8SJvMcCI2rq0EevvP3qxWtZAAOXcRSZ6gdeLtTR0jShyYOFLeYDpwcwBfPldlBH1//' ></img></div></p>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-42636612656600136252011-09-21T12:10:00.001-07:002011-09-21T12:10:59.173-07:00For Adults Only <p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='center' ><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5Gb4w-D7-hqwEHzgNF4XdenMLXNn_j8ib-A_XDHdHdyw21tX3XvWtFxlP3I_hyKjF9pU_ZyhaBvO-tR0OSFeYYYk2yG1AkapinfkUAhCDXa6S_r8YWiqb1yTyrG6onlA-ea0LFwJDUrd//' ></img></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left'>I got the inspiration for these by flipping through a drink menu at a restaurant. The combination of Baileys, chocolate and caramel intrigued me. Of course, I took this inspiration and transformed it into a cupcake. I recreated the drink by baking chocolate cake filled with chocolate caramel ganache topped with Baileys buttercream and drizzled with caramel. These were a perfect mid work day treat. </p>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-53504851991677129902011-08-29T12:27:00.001-07:002011-08-29T12:27:19.998-07:00Fall is almost here! <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left'>I love fall. After my birthday hits (August 17th by the way) I am so ready for fall to arrive. In anticipation of my favorite season I created wonderful apple cider cupcakes. The cake is a mulling spice cake (all of the yummy spices in apple cider) filled with apple compote (similar to baked apples) topped with cream cheese icing dusted with cinnamon. Delicious! </p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='center' ><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCAW41Ch9gAc3abP52WrMcJEJKf0CTy_5H2iUfaxzmj2FMZqcIWf2T30w7iHGf2P5WFoECDjPn3zIS1oKYo6vieSrZ_N4F_oGqjg_KlS_eIEWZrlClhRpFSjTncNJqdINTEJU5iAYrdxq//' ></img></div></p>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-35338973881837751652011-07-13T13:26:00.001-07:002011-07-13T13:26:49.002-07:00Take that Ferrero Rocher <p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left'>Everybody love those delicious truffles we get from our loved ones during the holidays. They have the perfect combination of sweet crunchy nutty. So do these cupcakes. Ive taken chocolate cake and filled it with Nutella ganache and finished it with chocolate mousse covered in walnut pieces. </p></p><p><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='center' ><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtvEZLZvU0_YChR629zmQKm3iGueo0JFLgWNf3yzqNiSahRd4dYnoas7QTZtGsTVAfRaaCHhxv9ZTHAcvneKkzN-HqtktPwXYqPk7ydalj4rRvxmuGoU-EHue5i7XPstgB9cRv6Qk7yxt//' ></img></div></p>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-81850952431853917042011-07-11T19:16:00.001-07:002011-07-11T19:19:50.670-07:00Starbucks in a cupcake<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fXyQhsPxx589PnkoAJhgHJES9I_EC7i7MohUMW24sws_W0r-G80SDYJt86fTU-hwCuaymuuw9fcgEVxcoqv6OH2AmrB-rTYlt69SiQxjSW-cICc919wry92RwEeO4DwR3wQ2eftriPeC/s1600/DulceDeLeche.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fXyQhsPxx589PnkoAJhgHJES9I_EC7i7MohUMW24sws_W0r-G80SDYJt86fTU-hwCuaymuuw9fcgEVxcoqv6OH2AmrB-rTYlt69SiQxjSW-cICc919wry92RwEeO4DwR3wQ2eftriPeC/s320/DulceDeLeche.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628284153409046754" /></a>One of my favorite drinks from Starbucks is a venti soy no whip cinnamon dulce latte. Well, of course, I decided to take one of my favorite things and transform it into a cupcake. So here's the Scooter's Cupcake twist on a venti soy no whip cinnamon dulce latte. Angel food cake topped with cinnamon buttercream and a dulce de leche drizzle...expect more cupcakes with angel food, it is absolutely heavenly!Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-70517963225363908582011-06-08T12:39:00.000-07:002011-06-08T12:54:46.868-07:00Sweet summertime<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipW4JPfdhstageTgMIqH_yxBiMcAfpiqnl0GI82b45icq_18-HhWTBagsQY1YZVxgvzkdcYtd9aVJy1awRRVvgo0sEiQAOlHvhj-KG1TJGgIpr6IjUiP6DVCaoohSoVIO00m2uz39BBPco/s320/P1000937.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615936477516120834" />When I think of summer I think of popsicles, fireworks, fishing, and the beach. Since I couldn't put fireworks, fishing, or the beach into a cupcake I picked popsicles. Dreamsicles to be precise. These little delights have orange cake filled with vanilla pastry creme and topped with homemade marshmallow fluff and a candy orange slice.<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJXjIdCBvrl7VM3zdB_AxoEpZjUIJnXETn2L0t2Ny6yBp9wwpW5ZvPnUJstaYier0WKMYT3bPYQ7d1XmPdKz20nZbApeE8hVHMGI1gTUK2i_rHsNPYlCrC4I5FQrhuVg3SUqn6-_wM_Ea/s320/P1000942.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615938055239118850" /><div>The next best thing about summer is all the perfect pastries you get to eat a the numerous picnics you'll attend. One of my favorite pastries is a Boston creme pie. So, of course, I took my favorite doughnut and turned it into a cupcake. I crafted these out of vanilla cake filled with vanilla pastry creme. Topped them all off with vanilla buttercream dipped in chocolate ganache. These were fantastic. The only thing better than a Boston creme pie is a Boston creme cupcake. </div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-60587153995748401532011-04-23T16:09:00.001-07:002011-04-23T16:19:46.927-07:00Happy Easter Yinz....or Y'all if you're from the south.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFTz5toLJm_XGT-ZtFD8K4HpqCnNJuYHv7lf8NoYEz8BXuPnkEJC16FQxZ9A-j-cvFWTHnCFOPwtYTYTeGk7YcmWou0cWp4LwDi79AzF1MCxKCDOX18OMOQEtROG-K6Dis8dz4UerOgPM/s1600/carrot+cake+cupcakes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFTz5toLJm_XGT-ZtFD8K4HpqCnNJuYHv7lf8NoYEz8BXuPnkEJC16FQxZ9A-j-cvFWTHnCFOPwtYTYTeGk7YcmWou0cWp4LwDi79AzF1MCxKCDOX18OMOQEtROG-K6Dis8dz4UerOgPM/s320/carrot+cake+cupcakes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598922482603612594" /></a>Of course I made carrot cake cupcakes for Easter! Traditional carrot cake cupcakes with actual carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, and garnished with sliced almonds and a royal icing carrot. I must admit, I had some help on these cupcakes. My boyfriend Jonathan made the orange part of the carrots and I made the grass. Nonetheless, these ended up amazing. And all of my family is here to celebrate Easter. Cupcakes + family + Penguins game (even though we lost today) = great weekend.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjk3fxsxpbOBYi8VDVUwwP515ugFOSz7fJIK_73cz7IeV8ygoLDjjpJ5-Vcmu-qnORZ6Z4_JaC2Yn9_3gq4K9-TBKr_xwMQNK74Ac7UFEs-IH7gUQgIK_WK2ThDvhbNSVAc_dOGUvbX-P7/s1600/Photo+on+2011-04-23+at+19.15.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjk3fxsxpbOBYi8VDVUwwP515ugFOSz7fJIK_73cz7IeV8ygoLDjjpJ5-Vcmu-qnORZ6Z4_JaC2Yn9_3gq4K9-TBKr_xwMQNK74Ac7UFEs-IH7gUQgIK_WK2ThDvhbNSVAc_dOGUvbX-P7/s320/Photo+on+2011-04-23+at+19.15.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598922001407624674" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-49680785139747173562011-04-22T07:04:00.000-07:002011-04-22T07:09:00.595-07:00Death by Chocolate<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVO5SrIjO24l__nLUcMZdG6ngBTpx2pnatNmPuxZVIhN9_Y6nte9rtAqoyOG0Uizyo55pk8qzpXnJyK5Xh9KcjQNq-tWAdCnrBfOs5fnH5LjY9ZyMi9__yy8qUf9Yz4MQSyCtZ3Zh53nM/s1600/P1000926.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVO5SrIjO24l__nLUcMZdG6ngBTpx2pnatNmPuxZVIhN9_Y6nte9rtAqoyOG0Uizyo55pk8qzpXnJyK5Xh9KcjQNq-tWAdCnrBfOs5fnH5LjY9ZyMi9__yy8qUf9Yz4MQSyCtZ3Zh53nM/s320/P1000926.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598408974697403826" /></a>If you are craving something sweet these are the cupcakes to have. I do not usually try to attract one's sweet tooth but I figured I might as well add some diversity. <div>So these consist of my chocolate cake, chocolate mousse filling, buttercream frosting dipped in chocolate ganache. Death by chocolate might possibly be the best way to go out!</div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-35922488373469755162011-04-14T18:11:00.000-07:002011-04-14T18:23:38.458-07:00Something old, something new<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>These next two cupcakes I tried something new on each but stuck with my original (perfected if I might say so myself) cake batter formula.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyAcJ4P5NP7WZOsgzkcTg5TovY0-3_0IYMQalyd__lkdrY_oMOEjpMeOpUtpqQtC1mr6MXRuKcd4nkJC1h7SRbR2llarJA5kMl7Z4ljyUrKCH1XrQYFPjSYvHlc_HTptZ661XSmIXZ-fQ/s320/P1000827.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595612599912865890" />These tasty tiramisu cupcakes are bite-sized! Thats right, I made minis! My mom and I attended a jewelry party and I brought these along with me. The perfect size for a party with many other sweets to enjoy. I made these by using my vanilla cake, which half was soaked in a secret coffee mixture. The icing is a mascarpone cheese based frosting and it was delicious. I garnished them by dusting with cocoa powder and adding a strawberry sliver to finish the minis. <div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkI_63-aa6stev72g5fY9-l7uuMfHy_6x4AJljOw1JOH3ZjjCjXPmx4rczHveJyAoCEUMTI5VIfVPdiQ5H56ultQZueVqQ3ZUWsCzoPnGNxqTJTgN1q1LNFX3KJwfKKWgs-dEzzWk_2QTS/s320/P1000830.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595613847612184242" />So my new thing I tried was glaze. This glaze and I got into a fight at first but after I burned some of my fingers, we settled our differences and it ended up tasting amazing. For these guys I made a lemon cake loaded with cranberries and topped with my new best friend, lemon glaze. When I served them they were still warm which made it even better! </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyAcJ4P5NP7WZOsgzkcTg5TovY0-3_0IYMQalyd__lkdrY_oMOEjpMeOpUtpqQtC1mr6MXRuKcd4nkJC1h7SRbR2llarJA5kMl7Z4ljyUrKCH1XrQYFPjSYvHlc_HTptZ661XSmIXZ-fQ/s1600/P1000827.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><br /></div></div></div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-35856562184394169842011-04-08T11:49:00.000-07:002011-04-08T12:12:03.287-07:00Forgive me.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Well, although I promised (and made it my new years resolution) to update with a new cupcake once a week that has obviously failed.<div>But I'm back nonetheless. And I come back with many new cupcakes!</div></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif453FyNIFsMbcGiV3Z6j6RKaJmDy1omgaYfLsBpQpT2GpmoWIrbZ_Z4SQgGK40hp5w9UPlal2fFXMf0LgWSRsZMTXsI2iSAzttpwajWuF9XnJAnYLSPPIJx50VOp6k9ssK-l7UlEjWPik/s320/P1000787.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593288550082842610" />S'mores are one of my favorite summertime campfire treats. I could actually eat s'mores year-round. These wonderful cupcakes are my way of eating them year-round. The bottom of the cupcake has a graham cracker crust with melted chocolate as the second layer. Following the double layer crust is my signature chocolate cake topped with a homemade marshmallow fluff that has been toasted with a torch.<div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbygqs7nQlsqLEEcgodUHbyw9CQgKoB-rO2zR_qEatIqYNqKJygVS8YDPsCN8dXMoC4MlujWFoiRbqssgh6MF7frjT51dCaMKxNl13wfIHc0ety2LumaeFk0pR9QmakGxFpAKqpO3uqVdP/s320/IMG_20110311_184015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593291553461963778" />Forgive me for the low quality mobile upload for this photo. These two cupcakes are ones I wasn't sure of at first but ended up being my two favorites. </div><div>The cupcakes in the back are honey cupcakes. I made these with a honey cake topped with honey buttercream and drizzled with honey. I know, it sounds like A LOT of honey but it tasted wonderful and was the perfect amount of honey. </div><div>The cupcakes featured in the front are pink lemonade flavored. These have a pink lemonade cake topped with a lightly flavored raspberry buttercream. These will be great in the summertime with a cool glass of lemonade. </div><div><br /></div><div>Promise to update sooner next time!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif453FyNIFsMbcGiV3Z6j6RKaJmDy1omgaYfLsBpQpT2GpmoWIrbZ_Z4SQgGK40hp5w9UPlal2fFXMf0LgWSRsZMTXsI2iSAzttpwajWuF9XnJAnYLSPPIJx50VOp6k9ssK-l7UlEjWPik/s1600/P1000787.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif453FyNIFsMbcGiV3Z6j6RKaJmDy1omgaYfLsBpQpT2GpmoWIrbZ_Z4SQgGK40hp5w9UPlal2fFXMf0LgWSRsZMTXsI2iSAzttpwajWuF9XnJAnYLSPPIJx50VOp6k9ssK-l7UlEjWPik/s1600/P1000787.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-33153905703495469882011-01-06T17:29:00.000-08:002011-01-06T17:44:21.647-08:00New Years ResolutionTis' the seasons for resolutions....but the great question is, will they actually get resolved? <div>I'm determined to resolve all of mine. </div><div><b>1. Clean out my closet!</b> This proves to be harder than you'd actually think. I'm going to go about this by turning everything inside out on my hangers and in my drawers. Next New Year, if they are still inside out, they are getting put in a bag and given to Good Will. </div><div><b>2. A cupcake a week.</b> Not just making a cupcake and thats it, but making it and perfecting it. I've planned out enough cupcakes to take me through the third week in July. Since I'm currently on vacation in Denver (one of my favorite places) this cupcake challenge will begin the day after I return, January 12th. I'll be starting with red velvet cupcakes for my moms birthday on the 15th of January. (Red velvet happens to be her favorite)</div><div><b>3. Start spinning again.</b> I used to be a spinning freak! 6 days a week I was on a bike spinning my life away....and then real life started to happen and I couldn't figure out how to balance being a full-time college student, having a part-time job, and working out. I managed my job and school work perfectly and now, entering into my first semester of my senior year of college (yikes!) I'm going to fit spinning back into my daily routine. </div><div><br /></div><div>So that's it, just 3. Not very difficult resolutions. Now let the prayers begin to that I keep up with each one of them!</div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-34785814322281192582010-12-26T15:57:00.000-08:002010-12-26T16:03:37.873-08:00On our tree<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-rGDAhkwwuB085xC1aL-m68BnRvnDSfK7TnPZXBBxZi0mfRJdTusIk0tHKrzdJC09LbLFe1c1imEE1fltLG-KqaXO1k1UOnXS6UJsX1uZbr_3TbafyY0xZoCSdqYaNa7fmwjXL5zy8Qx/s1600/P1000775.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-rGDAhkwwuB085xC1aL-m68BnRvnDSfK7TnPZXBBxZi0mfRJdTusIk0tHKrzdJC09LbLFe1c1imEE1fltLG-KqaXO1k1UOnXS6UJsX1uZbr_3TbafyY0xZoCSdqYaNa7fmwjXL5zy8Qx/s320/P1000775.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555144730077446594" /></a></div>Every year since I can remember, my mother has gotten me a Barbie ornament. This is my first one I ever got. She decided to switch up the decorations this year and added a new kind of ornament. <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgovKfcaaBb45bPa_X6TIgMW7rfQSAXg9I0YHOECuV_0sDAsB8kcxJ038_c8BpZcvnoPiOJ6w-Jwr5_4lHfY7G7q1aqHNO__8kbHHP4hxZ3C8qfBMXRflAGD840G_E-tK7eGqI5n1iS9e1/s320/P1000771.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555145231761321346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">That's right! A cupcake! Can you imagine how girly our tree is now? Barbies and cupcakes?! Nonetheless, my dad loves it. Of course, he got to add his own ornaments; woodland creatures from Pottery Barn has been his pick for the past few years. Barbies, cupcakes, and woodland creatures. I love our Christmas tree. </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifm36BH0S6HQdJBr5-jRu1imz_MMQq8CGDUSOlqklxLYWytCOmBOT7HG-x405wpl2r6RgqBZOJcrfOchEcxIVwdLTrE28b85lIhx7Df-Jnpx2rYkZ8gnrTey4XQld4WJdHe3dKbyjnm7HG/s1600/P1000771.jpg"></a></div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-78717085519825742592010-12-26T15:53:00.001-08:002010-12-26T15:57:33.931-08:00Merry everything & happy always<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhoVvRyIXb2jU-sRTQJIurEbVV3177sjcj1AjVvBirZKYJUex-xAcPKOi-pk4UOsUnqJHp20dFrOLGLj0ombowAqeFmJi3BNvcH5z77bGnKxl0CBhpf15LnyGNlZohliC9Pu70Ifexo2I/s1600/P1000771.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvf-8X2qx7f_Oj0IJisiCjf3IQ4_fvWD2JzjBARZJzV0_gzu_tm4HD7-uZNUzuKoWaq9t5TeEW-a-ehrOAb7HG2SYxYGbfOS8DG6pEjRZ9CTAzPSFnNcAkvB_j-IlOb_i1AMi6ckiwD5BV/s1600/P1000776.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvf-8X2qx7f_Oj0IJisiCjf3IQ4_fvWD2JzjBARZJzV0_gzu_tm4HD7-uZNUzuKoWaq9t5TeEW-a-ehrOAb7HG2SYxYGbfOS8DG6pEjRZ9CTAzPSFnNcAkvB_j-IlOb_i1AMi6ckiwD5BV/s320/P1000776.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555143454273801858" /></a>For my family's Christmas dinner, I made my peppermint patty cupcakes and decided to decorate them a little differently than usual. These were a hit with my family and I got to store them in my new cupcake caddy! <div><br /></div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-51047150029061010482010-12-26T15:49:00.001-08:002010-12-26T15:52:59.264-08:00The Refresher<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1V-BFb_7dGRmX0g8-p2epeIGH9tJKMfsCYphW8DIlpJJZj8t_MtTltjgaJcGniYbs_7X2VnGllZsyl1MXqcm9-jkvXa_3v_NWVNv1w66EKuetQeM2cJ8cSjnTpf8N_c1xCItKj76Wv7T/s1600/P1000768.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1V-BFb_7dGRmX0g8-p2epeIGH9tJKMfsCYphW8DIlpJJZj8t_MtTltjgaJcGniYbs_7X2VnGllZsyl1MXqcm9-jkvXa_3v_NWVNv1w66EKuetQeM2cJ8cSjnTpf8N_c1xCItKj76Wv7T/s320/P1000768.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555142466737414226" /></a>A refreshing cupcake amidst all of the chocolate during the holiday season. Lemon ginger cake topped with a light lemon buttercream and garnished with a candied lemon slice. The lemon and ginger flavors compliment each other so neither of them is too overpowering. The icing is a perfect blend of tart and sweet; and the lemon on top ties it all together!Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-74116108465270373562010-12-11T18:47:00.000-08:002010-12-11T18:57:52.763-08:00Holy Cannoli!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhrqBKZEv5seuure9_jFB47d-19TcdpCP7wUfQpafNl5Z02t-KNfhfDmmgGSTS2xygBKNXMypqpqEtvU7XrMSRazPU2rbdEFxlrzRexZoWrq5Bk5KsXC7X4yqTqFss0nJrkOIfxA-c9Vm/s1600/IMG_20101206_163516.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhrqBKZEv5seuure9_jFB47d-19TcdpCP7wUfQpafNl5Z02t-KNfhfDmmgGSTS2xygBKNXMypqpqEtvU7XrMSRazPU2rbdEFxlrzRexZoWrq5Bk5KsXC7X4yqTqFss0nJrkOIfxA-c9Vm/s320/IMG_20101206_163516.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549623216631656610" /></a>I was quite surprised by how awesome this cupcake turned out. This little delight is made from vanilla-cinnamon cake, filled with homemade cannoli filling and topped with cream cheese icing and mini chocolate chips. A new twist on a classic italian dessert.Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-23196192142363021892010-12-05T10:35:00.000-08:002010-12-05T10:41:31.343-08:00Peppermint surprise inside!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqupt-cQ7tovtWAFpPXD_eNPBucNfkClNkpwAEbWKWEzh9o44DXv_mhxPq6ZpCi9cc2LDRGNVsjfEWXDChdTFGkOoPsCaIWPC2lCauk4UJt2-MzcS5BagY-zsLuVOQ8X7AbQW2TqwI2OgA/s1600/P1000753.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqupt-cQ7tovtWAFpPXD_eNPBucNfkClNkpwAEbWKWEzh9o44DXv_mhxPq6ZpCi9cc2LDRGNVsjfEWXDChdTFGkOoPsCaIWPC2lCauk4UJt2-MzcS5BagY-zsLuVOQ8X7AbQW2TqwI2OgA/s320/P1000753.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547269087453840642" /></a><div>You're going to want to try this one, it's my favorite cupcake so far. I used my (perfected) chocolate cake with a dash of peppermint in the batter. In the middle of this little treat you'll find a peppermint patty baked right in; all garnished with festive red and white vanilla buttercream icing (the picture doesn't do it justice), green sprinkles and another peppermint patty on top! Sound like too much peppermint? Trust me it's not. </div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-5169590452697705142010-12-05T10:29:00.000-08:002010-12-05T10:34:53.956-08:00Better than a gingerbread man<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONenm_jk-a0JjPsEjPu3rOFM5WjI1Sph94lQqiA-6jTc_74b_iXMUohM5LPsknd82DoGMxZru2ewf_nR68oovPAQlxkYyuD3Y2Hi3CMXxtqbXDswkfGuWt43xh28uyTT-cRQvBudNY-98/s1600/P1000749.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONenm_jk-a0JjPsEjPu3rOFM5WjI1Sph94lQqiA-6jTc_74b_iXMUohM5LPsknd82DoGMxZru2ewf_nR68oovPAQlxkYyuD3Y2Hi3CMXxtqbXDswkfGuWt43xh28uyTT-cRQvBudNY-98/s320/P1000749.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547267725408245266" /></a>The first of my winter holiday flavors collection. This gingerbread cupcake will be your new pick over a gingerbread cookie. Gingerbread cake made with all the right amount of spices and molasses topped with cinnamon buttercream icing and a dash of ground nutmeg to start the holidays off right.Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-15681922322296099522010-11-28T21:44:00.000-08:002010-11-28T21:51:10.658-08:00Happy Birthday Michelle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcfXEpzFcH8xvf6LAcVsFfY56FIHjS26IJLb63gL7gXTa70t7T0h-eToU0VCodmCbgHdphyVf2VWfRSmZba-4MSja1evgSdd7Au34c9REi3ApqsXxZPNuNrzZ-c5-xWaKkat5mPAScHUl8/s1600/P1000747.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcfXEpzFcH8xvf6LAcVsFfY56FIHjS26IJLb63gL7gXTa70t7T0h-eToU0VCodmCbgHdphyVf2VWfRSmZba-4MSja1evgSdd7Au34c9REi3ApqsXxZPNuNrzZ-c5-xWaKkat5mPAScHUl8/s320/P1000747.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544844578583371058" /></a>My beautiful friend Michelle celebrates her birthday today. I made these for her by request. Tasty vanilla cake loaded with Oreo chunks and an Oreo at the bottom, topped with white chocolate frosting and an Oreo. My version of Cookies n' Cream.Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-48175436228036594952010-11-28T21:38:00.000-08:002010-11-28T21:43:07.256-08:00What I had for Thanksgiving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgGYFRMxHHHJc3nExzmKmVVxoxnh8_i0q50uDhL5ldSiuHDJj0eGFqX8GKltNKD3ykmadtEFhDLaKzyfNjFFqbVYJfoh4iewlTLcMpxHQzLchn-gWlZy-obztlY1ZN4uVaZ-frCT47Vo6/s1600/P1000709.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgGYFRMxHHHJc3nExzmKmVVxoxnh8_i0q50uDhL5ldSiuHDJj0eGFqX8GKltNKD3ykmadtEFhDLaKzyfNjFFqbVYJfoh4iewlTLcMpxHQzLchn-gWlZy-obztlY1ZN4uVaZ-frCT47Vo6/s320/P1000709.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544842482981991026" /></a>What does the baker have for Thanksgiving? Well, only the best combination of fall flavors. Maple Nut and Mexican Thanksgiving filled our table, but not for very long. <div>How will I top this next year?....time for new recipes. </div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-47443377384407262222010-11-28T21:31:00.001-08:002010-11-28T21:35:10.047-08:00My First Order<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicaYoscyyb2AHPGAnqQJXou-B0dZfivbUsbHh0BD7Wuj1m3t3PDHnYGTFpT39fmnT3j-iMofB-Nc-hgcQbOQCP9tDL6QT18R0uTLSvOrnCVLc9-G_cCY6xzgkwXqNUJThGAFCZ-g2pXUD6/s1600/P1000702.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicaYoscyyb2AHPGAnqQJXou-B0dZfivbUsbHh0BD7Wuj1m3t3PDHnYGTFpT39fmnT3j-iMofB-Nc-hgcQbOQCP9tDL6QT18R0uTLSvOrnCVLc9-G_cCY6xzgkwXqNUJThGAFCZ-g2pXUD6/s320/P1000702.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544840358829351250" /></a>Compliments of Jay and Melanie Rebsamen, I had my first order ever. They chose a cupcake I call Maple Nut. This delight is comprised of pecan spice cake, maple icing, and a crown of pecans to top it all off. <div>Happy (belated) Thanksgiving Rebsamens! I hope you enjoyed eating them as much as I enjoyed baking them. </div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-27696646161845543352010-11-17T12:39:00.000-08:002010-11-17T12:44:50.433-08:00Nothing like Thanksgiving in Mexico...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYrJEgLmLNzkNcvzrrr75X-PaqHdCHn-k0EKWvZNmUpYHcDDJ1qn4BlhagbdGACT8pAaUddO30G8K10Se3_aWLZ59gDLgucb2ZFqjZCfLLnbtnfDP2P47bmWXs2JDdGEDaN6X1iyRKug2/s1600/Mexican+Thanksgiving.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYrJEgLmLNzkNcvzrrr75X-PaqHdCHn-k0EKWvZNmUpYHcDDJ1qn4BlhagbdGACT8pAaUddO30G8K10Se3_aWLZ59gDLgucb2ZFqjZCfLLnbtnfDP2P47bmWXs2JDdGEDaN6X1iyRKug2/s320/Mexican+Thanksgiving.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540621803613040994" /></a>These fall time flavor favorites come together for an unexpected taste. Ultra moist pumpkin spice cake topped with not-too-spicy Mexican chocolate frosting. Who wouldn't love a Mexican Thanksgiving?Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-68542458283138921802010-11-13T14:35:00.001-08:002010-11-13T14:42:06.057-08:00Blondes really do have more fun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYr1YSE-JcH60hyphenhyphenlNK_NHldYPwKi1EMb5qLPzrSC7WYdUv-gqWeFjOu1DxIDokK5UcnsnWWmIhbA3E5oeH4ulEdO1pHoTdJ1a6ha1-po6KM9TNy5dTsjiLpBNxYM1aDKgNilxWjF_0z1D/s1600/P1000635.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYr1YSE-JcH60hyphenhyphenlNK_NHldYPwKi1EMb5qLPzrSC7WYdUv-gqWeFjOu1DxIDokK5UcnsnWWmIhbA3E5oeH4ulEdO1pHoTdJ1a6ha1-po6KM9TNy5dTsjiLpBNxYM1aDKgNilxWjF_0z1D/s320/P1000635.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539167175074683586" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Think of a brownie and then the opposite of that...a blondie. Thick vanilla cake, toffee bits, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips with white chocolate icing. It is as delicious as it sounds. <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>What could be better than a brownie? A blondie.</div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451608272419034285.post-87587712888203849422010-11-11T22:23:00.000-08:002010-11-11T22:24:39.643-08:00Welcome to my wonderful world of cupcakes. I am by no means a professional. I love any and all ideas for new cupcakes and tips to help me out. Don't by shy! <div><br /></div>Brittany Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12842346948284432824noreply@blogger.com0