Caramel Apple Cupcake from Mini’s Cupcakes in SLC
I love this shot of Mini’s caramel apple cupcake and a retro McCall’s magazine. It totally speaks to the style of Leslie Fiet’s awesome Retro Cafe. And the cupcake? Amazing!
Mini’s Cupcakes
Web site: http://www.mini-cupcakes.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/miniscupcakes
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3 Cupcake Thangs to do this weekend in Utah!
Looking for something to do this weekend? I’ve got 3 great cupcake-related activites to do! Some involve fashion, some involve consuming cupcakes and another is something to do at home! But hey, why not do all?
1) Buy a purple cupcake for a great cause at Cutsie Cakes, So Cupcake or Diva’s Cupcakes & Coffee. Friday and Saturday.
Today and tomorrow the Cocoa Diva is sprinkled with purple sprinkles and the Raspberry Vanilla has purple frosting.
2) Buy a Sprinkles cupcakes mix from Williams-Sonoma, make cupcakes at home!
– I think these mixes are great. I’ve tried all but one and have nothing but good to say about them. As much as I’m all about baking from scratch…sometimes it’s just convenient and fun to try a mix. Plus it makes me feel that much closer to Sprinkles!
5) Buy a cupcake T-shirt from The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Café…and obviously eat one of their cupcakes and heck, get a drink too! I own this “Don’t call me muffin” shirt in blue and I love it! I get comments about it all the time.
Have a great weekend! Eat a cupcake!
Green & Pink Four-leaf Clover Cupcakes
Adorable green and pink four-leaf clover cupcakes by DisneyChick. These were for a little girl’s first birthday party. I think they would be equally cute for St. Patty’s next year!
Fudge Frosting Vote 2010 at The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
When it comes to cupcakes most devote enthusiasts are very serious about their frosting. I could honestly carry a conversation about cupcake frosting for well over an hour. I’d get into texture, ingredients, extracts, techniques…and don’t get me started on cupcake to frosting ratios!
For those just as nerdy as I am…you can head on over to The Chocolate Dessert Café now until 7 pm (or until supplies last) to cast your vote on which new fudge frosting they should use!
The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
212 South State in Orem
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-11pm
**Ladies Night: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 8pm-11pm
Web: http://thechocolatedc.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thechoco
Twitter:http://twitter.com/TheChoco
Blog: http://www.thechocolatedc.com/blog/
Phone: 801-224-7334
Learn more about The Chocolate and owner Ange in this great article in The Daily Herald.
101 Gourmet Cupcakes Book Tour Dates & Ladies Night!
So I’ve had this post I’ve been working on that I haven’t been able to finish. (Story of my life…I swear I need to move into full-time blogging)
You know those posts, the one that are like the monkey on your back? Like you want it to be so good, and you have so many plans for it. Well that is totally the case for my review of 101 Gourmet Cupcakes, by Utahn Wendy Paul.
I know I’ve mentioned it before. But it totally deserves it’s own post. And while I’m not done…I have some recipes to test out from the book. I have to let you know about some tour dates and a special ladies night at Deseret Book where the author, Wendy Paul, will be…and she’ll have cupcakes there to taste! Awesome!
Upcoming Events for 101 Gourmet Cupcakes
MARCH 2010
March 27 (SAT) MURRAY BARNES & NOBLE Book Tour 12-2 pm
APRIL 2010
April 3 (SAT) DESERET BOOK LADIES NIGHT – Ft. Union store 6-8 pm, CUPCAKE SAMPLES WILL BE THERE!!!
April 13 (TUE) LDS Young Women Baking Class
April 23-25 HOME & GARDEN SHOW -Sandy, UT South Towne Expo Center , Baking presenter
April 29-30 BYU Women’s Conference Book Signing Event
The Great Purple Cupcake Project for Epilepsy Awareness
Buy a PURPLE cupcake from Cutsie Cakes in Layton and support epiliepsy awareness!
SUPPORT EPILEPSY AWARENESS
The Great Purple Cupcake Project for Epilepsy
Purchase a purple cupcake March 22-27 to support PURPLE DAY for epilepsy awareness.
Epilepsy affects 3 million Americans and over 50 million people worldwide. Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy. Do your part! Also wear purple March 26th and get the facts about epilepsy by visiting www.purpleday.org
Buying a PURPLE CUPCAKE from Cutsie Cakes:
They’ll have the following cupcakes on their menu this week. Each day they’ll rotate which cupcake will have purple frosting!
* Mint Chocolate Chip
* Raspberry Vanilla (filled)
* Brown Sugar Spice
* Malt Ball
* Red Velvet
* Pina Colada
* Monkey Madness (banana)
* Cocoa Diva
We then are donating the proceeds from the purple cupcake purchases to this project so they can use it for research, etc.
CutsieCakes
354 No. Main St. #1
Layton, UT
www.cutsiecakes.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 10am-6pm
www.cutsiecakes.blogspot.com
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I also believe So Cupcake and Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee are participating in this cause.
Rainbow Cupcakes and Toppers {how to}
Kami Bigler of No Biggie.net wrote a great post on Make and Takes recently. The topic of course…cupcakes! Learn how to make these rainbow cupcake toppers here.
photo credit: Kami Bigler
Draponians get ready to be addicted…
People of Draper consider this an official warning.
You will be addicted. You will visit often and you will crave.
Today marks, what I believe, to be a soft opening day at The Sweet Tooth Fairy Draper location. (Grand opening is March 27))
The location is perfect, right next to In ‘n Out. Burgers and cupcakes… that’s how I’ll roll when I hit the new digs up.
I’m hoping to go super super soon..and believe you me, I’ll give you the full report. Maybe a video too?
So a few suggestions for all you new comers to The Sweet Tooth Fairy
Suggestion #1: Get a cake bite. (Double Fudge is my favorite!) I know, I know…this blog is all 
about cupcakes. Do you think I care? I can’t make a trip to The Sweet Tooth Fairy without purchasing at least two 5-packs of these puppies. They are quite possibly one of the best treats I’ve ever tasted. In fact, the reason why I get two packs is because I can no longer share with my husband. It’s the truth. Reality bites… Cake bites that is!
The Sweet Tooth Fairy sells cake bites in lots of flavors, but if it’s your first time trying them go for the Double Fudge. It’s the most popular and was featured on the Rachael Ray show. I also am a fan of the pumpkin cake and red velvet cake bites.
If you don’t buy a cake bite. I don’t think we can be friends. Really.
Suggestion #2: Get more than one flavor of cupcake. Why? Because it’s fun people. You don’t go to a bake shop to skimp out. If they have the Cheesecake Cupcake available. GET IT! This is my favorite cupcake they offer.
They’ve got tons of cupcake that are offered daily at The Sweet Tooth Fairy. Want to make sure they have your favorite flavor? Just call ahead, check their facebook page or twitter account. They are friendly people!
Other flavors I suggest trying are their signature VaNIElla that has crazy cool frosting that has hits of almond, coconut and vanilla in one shot. Seriously don’t know how they do it and I don’t want to get mad about the fact that I can’t figure it out…so I’ll stop thinking and writing about it now.
I also recommend any of the new cupcake mashups. Read my full-on review with pretty pictures for more details. Strawberry cheesecake is off the wall!
Suggestion #3: Go with a friend and have fun. Soak in all the details of the bake shop. I personally have no clue what this location looks like yet. (so don’t get made if they don’t have some of these things) But I’m sure it’s close to the adorable Provo store. Browse the cupcake and baking paraphernalia…you may end up with cupcake liners, glovables, an apron or a T-shirt (like I just bought!). Browse the Sweet Tooth Fairy’s cakebooks, look at their menu, take pictures and have fun.
The Sweet Tooth Fairy
Draper Location
Draper Peaks Shopping Center (right off 12300 South)
Monday through Thursday 10am-9pm
Friday & Saturday 10am-11pm.
Our Grand Opening is March 27th with drawings for giveaways all day long!
Utah County Location
1227 S University Ave
Provo, UT 84601
#(801) 375-3484
Web site: http://www.thesweettoothfairy.com/
Blog: http://www.thesweettoothfairy.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sweettoothfairy
Facebook: The Sweet Tooth Fairy on Facebook
Juicy Couture Cupcake Earrings
While I was chilling in Beverly Hills and eating Sprinkles cupcakes last month. I picked up these cupcake earrings.
yes…they were found in the kids section of Juicy Couture. When I was asking some questions about them the sales girl said, “How old is the person they are for?” I said proudly “Oh? They are for me!” Seriously…this is a reoccurring thing for me. Don’t most people realize that a twenty-something can love cupcakes? Ignorance I tell you…ignorance.
OH, they also have a cupcake necklace, cupcake bracelet and cupcake hair band.
And, while we are talking about Juicy Couture.
Enjoy these adorable Juicy Couture cupcakes made by Kara of Kara’s Cupcakes and Kara’s Party Ideas.
Cupcake Sizes – Take your pick!
You never have to wonder how much bigger a jumbo cupcake is than a regular size, thanks to Jen owner of Sweeten Your Day!
I seriously don’t know if I could handle the tall size. The frosting proportion is just not enough!
I’d probably stick to the regular or mini. …thus continues my dislike of giant cupcakes. Don’t get me wrong, they are cool. I just can’t eat them all.
Sweeten Your Day
Custom Cake and Cupcake Company
Phone: (801) 455-1033
Email: jen@sweetenyourday.com
Location: I forget…someone help!
Video Game Cupcakes from Cutsie Cakes in Layton
I love these fun and colorful video game-themed cupcakes by Cutsie Cakes in Layton. I wish I could say I recognize all the characters but I don’t. Anyone want to help identify?
I know I recognize pac man!
Right now Cutsie Cakes is holding a flavor contest for all their customers…and anyone else really. All you have to do is come up with a great flavor combination! Here are the rules they posted on their blog:
Choose a cupcake flavor or flavor combination that is unique and original.
Think outside the box. Use your imaginations!
Think about future holidays or seasons that we could spotlight the flavor.
If there is a meaning behind your entry, share it!
Think of a design to the cupcake and when submitting your flavor, tell us for “extra points”.
Submit your entries by leaving a comment here, a comment on FB or email us at: info@cutsiecakes.com
Contest ends Saturday, March 20 @ 6 p.m.
The winner will receive not only one free dozen but something much more! So get excited and don’t be shy! Life is better with cupcakes and lots of different flavors of cupcakes!
CutsieCakes
354 No. Main St. #1
Layton, UT
www.cutsiecakes.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
www.cutsiecakes.blogspot.com
twitter.com/cutsiecakes
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BYU Cupcakes – March Madness – Freaking Out!
BYU cupcakes by The Sweet Tooth Fairy.
I’m simply freaking out at the moment as I watch the BYU vs Florida game online!
We are in double overtime.
Go Cougs!
Please freaking win!
Cookies and Cream Cupcake from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem
I tried The Chocolate Dessert Cafe’s Cookies and Cream cupcake today (in mini form). I loved it!
This is the perfect midweek, mid-day snack! A mini (they call them baby cakes) cupcake from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem, Utah.
The cake was ultra moist today with their delicious chocolate flavor. Take a look at the top of the cupcake…and the ridge as I call it. It creates the coolest toothsome texture!
The frosting is ridiculously good! So comforting and smooth. Reminds me of a cookies and cream ice cream milk shake (from the BYU Creamery) but lighter!
To top it all off? A chocolate cookie crumb. Brings an extra crunch that creates balance between all the different textures going on in this mini cupcake.
price is awesome too! $1!
by the way peeps. it’s Wednesday, which means it’s LADIES NIGHT at The Chocolate.
Have you tried this cupcake? How did you like it?
The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
212 South State in Orem
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-11pm
**Ladies Night: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 8pm-11pm
Web: http://thechocolatedc.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thechoco
Twitter:http://twitter.com/TheChoco
Blog: http://www.thechocolatedc.com/blog/
Phone: 801-224-7334
Learn more about The Chocolate and owner Ange in this great article in The Daily Herald.
***This review is based on The Chocolate Dessert Cafe’s cookies and cream cupcake I purchased on March 17, 2010 only. Opinions subject to change. ***
National Food Blogger’s Bakesale – IN UTAH!
What’s better than reading a blog that has lots of yummy recipes and lots of pictures of tempting treats? Well eating them of course!
And what’s even better than that? Supporting a great cause at a bake sale that sells these yummy treats. …a food blogger’s bakesale!
I am participating in the first ever National Food Bloggers Bake Sale, which is part of the Great American Bake Sale. We are raising money for Share Our Strength (SOS), a national organization fighting to end childhood hunger in the United States.
Food bloggers from across the country will unite to support the cause by holding bake sales in their states. Readers will have the opportunity to taste the baked goods from their favorite food blogs at each state’s bake sale location.
Utah is going to have TWO bake sales, one in Salt Lake City and one in Orem. I am organizing the Utah County location and Maria from Two Peas and Their Pod is organizing the Salt Lake City location. Maria and I are are super excited to work together on such a wonderful project! If you live in Utah, we hope you will come out and help us raise money for SOS.
Here’s the deets:
Saturday, April 17th, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Salt Lake City location-at Dan’s Market (1360 S Foothill Blvd)
Utah County/Orem location- at Shirley J (15 East 400 South)
Thanks to Dan’s and Shirley J for hosting our bake sales. We really appreciate your support!
**If you are a Utah food blogger and would like to help, please email at: utahlovescupcakes@gmail.com
**If you would like to get involved in your state, click here to find out who to contact. **
If you live in Utah, mark your calendars! We hope to see you on April 17th! Come and taste some of your favorite food bloggers delicious treats! Seriously…this is a read idea!
So get ready from a cupcake from yours truly. I’ve been working on what I call “The Utah Cupcake.” I’m using all local ingredients and trying to get the recipe just right. I’m finding out I’m much better at visiting cupcake bakeries and eating cupcakes than I am at baking them! I’m also hoping to get our cupcake bakeries involved in some different ways, but I’ll announce that later.
I will be posting more details as the bake sale gets closer, so stay tuned!
Have a sweet weekend. Eat a cupcake!
For more information about Share Our Strength, visit their site.
The Tahiti Cupcake from Les Madeleines
Les Madeleines recently had a cupcake that stuck out to me. It was their Tahiti Cupcake.
Tahiti: Vanilla cupcake with passion fruit buttercream
Romina, the owner, says all her desserts are travel inspired. And having been to Tahiti, this cupcake actually brought me a little bit back.. The frosting was really unique and impressive. Light and buttery (like all her frosting..very much buttery!) but it was so fresh with the taste of passion fruit! The vanilla cupcake was the perfect pair, too!
And now I leave you with some pictures from my Tahitian cruise I took last year:
Cupcake Schedules
I appreciate cupcake schedules more than any bakery owner will ever know!
This is Twenty Five Main’s. They are located in St. George. Have you been here yet? I went last month and really enjoyed it. I highly recommend the vanilla strawberry flavor, which is offered everyday!
Twenty Five Main Cafe and Cupcakes
Mon – Thurs 8am to 9pm
Friday and Saturday 8am to 10pm
25 N. Main Street – St. George, UT 84770
435-628-7110
contact@twentyfivemain.com
Earth Day Cupcakes
Earth Day Cupcakes by Windy Sydney
I know Earth Day isn’t for a month and a half…but I thought I’d post these cute flower and butterfly cupcakes. I think they are perfect for spring.
Astronaut Birthday Cupcakes
I love this cake and set of astronaut themed-cupcakes made by Sweeten Your Day!
These couldn’t be cuter!
Back from a cupcakation vacation! (CA Part 1)
All! I’m back from an awesome trip to California! (I’m sure you noticed the lack of posts. Sorry, I’m not always at the top of my game)
I was finally able to try the beloved Sprinkles! I also had a chance to try a two other cupcakeries and just enjoy my time at the beach, do some shopping and have some major girl time with a great friend.
I can’t wait to tell you more about my experiences. I will say, Sprinkles did not disappoint! I loved it! And…the biggest take back from my trip. I’ll tell you right now.
Utah cupcakes can definitely hold their own!
Golf Cupcakes
I’d love to make golf cupcakes for my Dad on his birthday or Father’s Day!
Look how fun these golf cupcakes are by Cravings-Alisha’s Cupcakes from Pleasant Grove, Utah. I’ve had the chance to taste her cupcakes before…and I liked them. If I recall correctly, I loved her black and white.
Cravings – Alisha’s Cupcakes!
“You Imagine it…we’ll create it.”
Pleasant Grove, Utah
*(602) 463-0203*
Email: luenutt@hotmail.com
About
hi. my name is becky.
i love utah and i love cupcakes.
it really is just that simple.
this blog is a place where utah and cupcakes come together.
i scope out all the latest cupcake news in utah. visit utah cupcakeries. review cupcake bakeries and cupcake-related items. i post cupcake recipes and ideas from other utah cupcake enthusiasts. i also travel to eat cupcakes and tell you about my adventures.
i hope you will join me in this journey. i can’t tell you how much i love to support local, how much i love eating quality cupcakes, meeting fun and interesting bakery owners and seeing their stores succeed and um…having fun!
cupcakes are here to stay! they are a tradition and not a trend!
join our flickr group, email me the latest on your cupcake baking and cupcake seeking adventures…we are bound to have a great time.
I also blog at Project Domestication — where you can see my personal baking adventures!
-becky
***For more about my story and love of cupcakes, read my guest blog post on Cupcakes Take The Cake!***
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