Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

These strawberry shortcake cupcakes are the perfect picnic dessert.  The moist, delicious, vanilla cupcake is topped with vanilla pudding, one freshly sliced strawberry, and sweet whipped cream.  I think these yummy "shortcakes" should actually be called "tallcakes."  So many tasty ingredients stacked TALL!.  So, feel free to delve into one of Sweet T's strawberry tallcakes . . . but know that one will not be enough!

If you like Pina Colada (and getting caught in the rain)!

These sweet and refreshing Pina Colada cupcakes are the perfect summer time treat!  The moist cake is loaded with plenty of crushed pineapple and sweet coconut.  The generous amount of cream cheese icing is also filled with lots of crushed pineapple and coconut.  To top of this delicious little morsel, a mound of crushed pineapple and a sprinkling of more sweet coconut.  "If you like Pina Colada . . . and getting caught in the rain" . . . then you will certainly enjoy this perfect Pina Colada cupcake treat!

Happy Birthday, Popski!

I created these adorable cupcakes and giant golf ball cake for my Dad's (a.k.a. Popski's) 57th birthday.  Per his request, I made both carrot cake and carrot cupcakes (that flavor is his personal favorite).  Although, I did make one special addition to my carrot recipe, also per Popski request . . . I added his favorite nut . . . walnuts.  In addition to the tasty coconut, pineapple, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and toasted walnuts in the cake, the cake and cupcakes are iced with thick cream cheese icing.  The cake is covered with made-from-scratch fondant, and the cupcakes are topped with hand-crafted fondant details.  I'm sure I hit a  "hole in one" with these and that my Dad will be delighted to "tee up" and enjoy these delicious birthday treats.  Hopefully they will be on "par."

It's a Rocky Road!

One of my husband's favorite flavors of ice cream is Rocky Road.  So, when I asked him what kind of cupcakes I should make for sampling this week, he said, "Rocky Road!"  These cupcakes are super delicious, but also rich.  Be sure to have a glass of milk handy during/after consumption.  The rich, chocolate chunk cupcakes nearly taste like brownies, and are loaded with toasted almonds.  Then, each tasty cupcake is topped with more toasted almonds and melted, toasted marshmallows.  On top of that is a mound of chocolate fudge icing, plus a swirl of marshmallow icing (made from-scratch, of course!).  Marshmallow icing also dots the outside edge of the cupcake top.  The finishing touch is a sprinkle of even more toasted almonds.  Delicious!

 

Happy Birthday!

These scrumptious carrot cupcakes are so moist and delicious!  The sweet carrots, coconut, and pineapple blend perfectly with the spicy nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon.  And, the dollop of thick, rich cream cheese icing on top is irresistible!  The gifts and birthday message are hand-crafted from chocolate.  The ribbon curls are made of Sweet T's made-from-scratch fondant.  Happy (delicious) Birthday!

End-of-the-School-Year Cupcake Delights

As the end-of-school swiftly approached, I created gift boxes as "thank you" gifts for teachers and staff at Rees Elementary.  The deliciously decadent chocolate chunk cupcakes were mounded with Sweet T's signature chocolate fudge icing.  Also, a fondant daisy and curled leaf confection crowned each cupcake.  The gift tag on the boxes pictured above and below said the following:  My time at Rees has been "SWEET."  I "CHOC-O-LATE" of that up to you!  Hey, I know it's a bit cheesy . . . but so am I!

Banana Extravaganza!

These over-the-top (literally) banana cream pie cupcakes are the perfect Springtime treat.  Each delicious banana cream cupcake is topped with a disk of flaky pie crust (all made from scratch, of course!).  The pie crust is topped with banana pudding, slices of fresh bananas, and whipped cream.  This yummy cupcake is good, better, and best all in one bite!

For those who prefer banana nut bread over banana cream pie, this rich banana nut cupcake will certainly "hit the spot."  The moist cuppies are made with ripe bananas as well as walnuts.  Each cupcake is swirled with thick banana cream cheese icing and sprinkled with toasted walnuts.  Since I don't usually discriminate against bananas in any type of tasty treat, I will take one of each . . . thank you!

Wedding Cakies

I created 60 of these adorable wedding cakies (cookies that look like a cake - cakies!) for a local religious function for youth.  Each girl received her own special wedding cakie for dessert at the evening's conclusion.  Deliciously soft sugar cookies iced with Sweet T's signature vanilla - oh, so cute and oh, so yummy!

Mother's Day Delight!

Happy Mother's Day!  These delicious carrot cupcakes, topped with smooth cream cheese icing and fondant details, are addictive . . . and the perfect treat to tell Mom "I love you."  The moist cake is made with dark brown sugar, grated carrots, coconut, and pineapple.  To spice things up, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are added as well.  Simply irresistible cupcakes for Mom's special day.  I hope Mother's Day is truly "sweet" for all.

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

One thing that always makes me think of Spring and Summer is pink lemonade.  So, these scrumptious pink lemonade cupcakes were made to HOPEFULLY usher in a little Spring-like weather (since we've been getting lots of rain and SNOW here - in May!).  Even if the weather patterns don't cooperate, taking one bite of these cupcakes will refresh you and make you feel as though Spring has sprung (even if it continues to snow outside your window).  Whether you choose to eat the cupcake sans-icing (as my husband always does), the icing alone (as Sous C always does), or both together (as I always do), you will taste tangy, yet sweet pink lemonade all around.  Spring . . . where are you?  Please arrive soon!  And if you do, I just may allow you to taste one of these delicious cuppies!