Posts about Technique

These entries are about how I do what I do.

Macarons by Amélie

Posted on May 2, 2013

Baking cupcakes is of course my true passion, but it doesn’t hurt to try new things in the world of baked goods! I’ve had friends and blog readers ask if I ever bake other sweets. Ok, ok, I do! I … Continue reading →

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Donuts + Cupcakes: Chocolate with Mint Buttercream and Chocolate-Covered Mini Donuts

Posted on March 5, 2013

A friend gave me a mini donut maker for my birthday in January, and I’d been wanting to try it out. Putting donuts on cupcakes was—surprise, surprise—my first thought. Another friend’s birthday party gave me the opportunity to play with … Continue reading →

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Classic Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Posted on November 12, 2012

Carrot cake is my most requested cupcake, and I’ve had fun experimenting with the classic ingredients (see Carrot Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes and Carrot and Crystallized Ginger Cupcakes). This time, however, I’m not messing with the original. These are straight … Continue reading →

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Habanero Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on May 29, 2012

“Something spicy” got top votes in a recent poll on my Facebook Page (flavor to pair with chocolate), and I decided habaneros would be that something. (Note: Since then, “nuts or nut butter” has as many votes. More chocolate flavor … Continue reading →

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Root Beer Cupcakes

Posted on April 22, 2012

Root beer was the flavor requested by the birthday boy, my boyfriend Jason, and I took on the challenge. I’d read that adding straight root beer wasn’t really enough to get the flavor in cake. Many recipes I found online … Continue reading →

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