by Abigail on September 5, 2010
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It’s hard to think about but the holidays will be here before we know about. Just a few months and you’ll soon be invited to holiday parties and gatherings. For cupcake lovers we know what that means: making yummy cupcakes! Every cupcake lover wants to be prepared to bake for the holidays.
One of the biggest challenges about baking cupcakes for the holidays is that more people are baking during this time than ever before. Many people who rarely bake – do so during the holiday time. So it can be hard to find ingredients and supplies. This is where being organized becomes so important. It can mean the difference between baking a batch of your favorite peppermint and hot chocolate cupcakes – and running out to the store in the middle of the night hoping they have that one ingredient you think you are missing (that’s actually in the back of the cabinet). Don’t waste time, energy and money this holiday season. Let’s get organized to bake cupcakes!
Begin by thinking about what cupcake supplies you already have. Can you find them in under 10 minutes? If you can’t….its time to work on a better organization system. Whether you have an enormous kitchen or a tiny one, every cupcake baker needs a system that works for them. This can mean getting shelves or clearing a shelf just for your cupcake supplies. It may mean organizing other baking supplies so you can see what else you have. But taking this step is quite helpful – because you won’t need to rebuy what you already have and you’ll find things quickly.
Consider your current and upcoming cupcake needs. Perhaps you know you are bringing cupcakes to your child’s school party this fall. Or you are doing cupcakes or another large event. You’ll need something to carry your cupcakes in so they won’t get squashed or stick together. Keep in mind how many cupcakes you need to make and how you are transporting them. Some cupcakers may also want to buy a cupcake display tier so their cupcakes look pretty.
Remember that holiday baking causes a great demand on popular items – so get there early. Buy dry goods items like cake mix, flour and sugar or candy toppings weeks in advance so you are sure you have the exact items you want for your cupcakes. This will make it far easier to make your cupcakes than repeated visits to the store to get ingredients.
(c) photo Daniel West
by Abigail on September 4, 2010
Fall is here and for cupcake lovers that means one thing: fall cupcakes! There are some flavors that simply say “fall” more than others. Now is the perfect time to enjoy these yummy flavors during this beautiful season. Why not try one or a few of these fall cupcake flavors as you do your cupcake baking?
Apple – Everyone has the image of the good student bringing the teacher an apple. Or of going apple picking in a country orchard. Or drinking apple cider. Yes, apple is certainly a delicious fall flavor perfect to enjoy for this season. Try apple shaped or apple flavored cupcakes this fall. Whether red, golden delicious or granny smith, apples are a popular flavor with adults and kids.
Pumpkin – This is another crowd pleasing flavor for fall. The pumpkin reminds many of Halloween Jack O’Lanterns and of fall’s pumpkin based foods like soups or breads and muffins. The spices associated with pumpkin are perfect for fall and will make your cupcakes sweet and have a delicious flavor. Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and more – there is so much to enjoy about pumpkin and their spices. Try making pumpkin shaped cupcakes or cupcakes flavored with pumpkin.
Caramel – Salted caramels have been especially popular lately so it is easy to see how adding caramel to your cupcakes would make them anyone’s favorite sweet treat. Both adults and children enjoy caramel. Try caramel frosting or caramel inside your cupcakes for a sweet, gooey center. Or add tiny caramel chunks to the batter for a sweet surprise to your cupcakes everyone will love to sink their teeth into.
Spicy – Lots of people think of warm spices when they think of fall. Just like the pumpkin has its spices, so do many other fall foods – like apples. Even just using some of these spices with your favorite cupcake treat can make any cupcake more full of delicious fall flavor. Warm spices like cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and cardamom. Remember a small amount of spice goes a long way!
Enjoy fall and your sweet yummy cupcakes with this great season!
(c) photo by Adriana Herbut
by Abigail on September 2, 2010
In a few weeks Halloween will be here. That spooky and fun holiday that children and adults look forward to. And if you love cupcakes, this creative holiday is easily one you’ll look forward to with great anticipation. Because anyone knows that just about anything goes on Halloween! So let’s talk a bit about Halloween cupcakes!
Halloween cupcakes are perfect for children and adults. We’ll let you in on a little secret: you can often make your “adult” cupcakes just as cute and silly as your children Halloween themed cupcakes because of this day – no one will raise a frosting covered eyebrow at you. Halloween is the perfect day to be silly, spooky and even a little goofy. So it’s okay to make those great alien cupcakes for your co-workers from Hello Cupcake! You’ve had your eye on all year. They won’t mind – as a matter of fact, they’ll dig in and ask for a second one to take home.
If you are having a Halloween party you want to be sure to have enough Halloween cupcakes. Halloween is often the perfect time to have a party – whether for children or adults. And for both it is known as a day of indulgence in sweet treats. So it is a great day to have some yummy cupcakes. Try making a combination of regular and mini sized cupcakes to please everyone. Especially if some guests are in fancy costumes, they’ll want a petite sized cupcake they can take tiny bites from. But that adorable dinosaur in the corner is going to want to take b-i-g bites from their cupcake! So be prepared.
Hello Cupcake! has pumpkin themed cupcakes that are perfect to make. I can also tell you if you are new to making fancy cupcakes this is a great one to start with. Try getting the orange frosting and green licorice ahead of time, as you probably wont be the only one with cupcakes on your mind for Halloween. These pumpkins come out cuter than you can imagine – and as a mini cupcake they are really cute too.
A variety of cupcakes is often a good option for Halloween. Children today seem to hold more Halloween parties and no longer go trick or treating. If your children are going to a Halloween party, you can offer to bring cupcakes and the host will be pleased at your kind offer. Try a variety of cupcakes from flowers to wild colors and fun shapes. Just as every child has a different idea of the “best” Halloween costume, they also have a different idea of what makes a great cupcake. They will appreciate having lots of cupcakes to choose from.
(c) Greg Jordan
