Posts by DangerousCupcake

I stopped in a local cakes place last week and was really surprised to see her cupcake prices. My guess is that her main business is wedding/party cakes, and they bake the cupcakes out of the leftover batter. Not sure of course, but they...

What kind of cupcakes are you making? Are you considering a custard-type filling, jelly, chocolate, curd, etc.? There are so many good fillings, it depends on whether you want the kind where you core the center of the cupcake or if you...

Thanks for the reply! I visited the mall this morning and actually ended up with one of those -- sale/score! Just in time for my next order of cupcakes on Friday.

I need to buy a new insta-read thermometer for frosting but there are so many out there now, it's tough to choose. I'm moving cross-country in a few months so I'd like to keep the cost under $20. (I'm trying on one hand not to buy...

Gorgeous! (And very inspiring -- I want to try to make some like this!)

I've done chambord in the frosting when using berry filling/flavoring in the cake. Obviously doesn't work if you're doing them for a kids' party but tasty if it is for adults!

I hope this is okay here and not in the cake folder, but I am a cupcake baker so I look for cake recipes that I can use as cupcakes. What are your favorite cookbooks? I need to buy one for a friend of mine and I have all the cupcake...

I'm going to answer my own question! I checked all over, and the only places that had all the tips in stock that I needed (some were specialty) were Wilton directly, and sugarcraft.com. I found some other great places to order from, but...

Did you ever happen to find any supply stores in this area? I'm looking as well and it's a dead-end. I'm stuck with ordering online. I'm moving back to the west coast soon, I can't wait, so much more there by way of both clientele and...

I really loved this way of doing it, as I did have a few leftovers once and the cones weren't as firm as I'd like, and kids don't want mush. But, does anyone have any good suggestions on how to transport these? I recently did 2 dozen for...