Finally, Summer temps hit at the end of June! So let's really get this Summer started with my S'mores Cupcakes! Light, tender, graham crackery crumb cake, dipped in a silky-smooth dark chocolate ganache all topped off with a toasted Swiss Meringue! Campfire, sticks, and bug spray optional. ...
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Salted Caramel Mini Rolo Cupcakes! Perfect Pairing for a Tasting at Winestyr!
We were planning a get together with some of the gals I used to have book club with and one of those gals recently started working at Winestyr, this great company that highlights the smaller family run wineries that can’t compete with the big dogs! So, they just opened this amazing tasting room in ...
Vanilla Cupcakes with a Vanilla Prosecco Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Simple, Pure, Classic with a Twist.
I love the simplicity and the classic flavor of vanilla. It’s my favorite. Vanilla, Vanilla Baby! There really is nothing like the pure smooth flavor that pairs with everything vanilla! All you naysayers that claim it’s boring or basic, you are all so wrong! It’s the best and you better remember ...
Strawberries and Cream Dipped Cupcakes! You had me at Dipped!
I’m a sucker for anything dipped. Chocolate dipped pretzels, chocolate dipped strawberries, dipped ice-cream cones, you get it, anything dippable. Well that includes dipped cupcakes. I have done a few different versions of the dipped cupcake, peppermint, hot chocolate- I highly recommend you make ...
Mojito Cupcakes! Summer, Sun, and Yum!
It’s June! Is it safe to say that summer has arrived? If you live in Chicago no, but I am going with it. Summer brings bright sun-filled days, outdoor activities, like dining and drinking outside. You do know that is considered an outdoor activity in Chicago, just like hiking or biking is to ...
Caramel Coconut Macaroon Cupcakes! Girls Night In!
Who has not had a coconut macaroon? Not a macaron, those are French, and completely different. Macaroons are delicious little mounds of coconut with a chocolate bottom, so good! Well how about a coconut macaroon cupcake with the addition of caramel! Even better, reminiscent of those delicious girl ...
Honey Lavender Cupcakes with Blueberry Lemon Swiss Meringue Buttercream! Perfect Spring Dessert!
Spring is in the air, we had a few spring like temps in there this week! But alas, we dipped back down into the 40s, ahhh, Spring time in the City. I still love you Chicago. But no matter what’s happening with the temps, these beautiful honey lavender cupcakes with a blueberry lemon Swiss meringue ...
