Crazy for Cupcakes

Cupcakes have been around since the early 20th century and are loved by both young and old. How can you not adore those little darlings? So pretty to look at and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Here is everything you need for cupcake perfection:

500 Cupcakes by Fergal Connolly
“The only cupcake compendium you’ll ever need” covers an astonishing array of flavours for every occasion, every palate. These easy-to-follow recipes have been tried and tested by Fergal Connolly, a chef and food stylist located in London, England.

Sellers Publishing, Inc.
www.rsvp.com
Available at Barnes & Noble, Crate and Barrel and online at Amazon.com

Barefoot Contessa Vanilla Cupcake & Cream Cheese Frosting Mix
If you’re better with a mix than baking from scratch, you must try the Barefoot Contessa’s cupcake mix. Flavour combos include: straight coconut; vanilla with milk chocolate frosting; chocolate with chocolate frosting; chocolate with peanut butter frosting; the classic vanilla cupcake, made with pure vanilla and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting – our personal favourite. Yummy.

Barefoot Contessa
www.barefootcontessa.com
Available at Crate and Barrel and online at www.stonewallkitchen.com

Bubble Stripes Baking Cups
Your cupcakes will be fun and funky with these baking cups. Available in a 1.25” mini size and 2” standard size; these cuties are made of microwave-safe paper. It couldn’t be easier to dress up a cupcake!

Wilton
www.wilton.com
Available at Michaels and online at wilton.com

Great White 3-Tier Stand
Great desserts deserve a proper pedestal. Show off your creations on a pretty three-tier stand. This glazed white porcelain platform offers a generous round serving surface for plenty of cupcakes. Once the cakes are all gone, pop it into the dishwasher for quick and easy cleaning.

Pottery Barn
www.potterybarn.com
Available in Pottery Barn stores in Canada and the U.S.

Cupcake holder
This unique container will protect your frosted cupcake from bring squished – even if it’s jiggled, wiggled or turned upside down. Party favour suggestion: Send each of your guests home with a cake in their very own holder.