Happy April Fool’s! Now that the clock is (well) passed noon, we can finally reveal the real version of our practical joke cake! Thanks to everyone who got the joke and enjoyed watching it as much as we did! For those of you who didn’t, I’m sad for you.
Cotton Candy Cupcakes
May 31, 2014 by
I’m not a huge lover of the taste of cotton candy, but I love the smell, the look and idea of it. If I could find a way to cover the spun sugar in chocolate, well then I’d be in love!
What I do like are the soft pastel colours that end up in a fluffy mound on the end of the cone. It always reminds me of the way I think clouds would look and feel if you could see them up close. I had always wondered how cotton candy was made, and if you have the same wonder, make sure you check out my previous post (and video) on exactly how you can do it at home.
For the cotton candy flavouring of these cupcakes, I used the cotton candy that I made with my cotton candy machine, and for extra flavouring, I used LorAnn Gourmet flavouring, which I bought through Golda’s Kitchen. If you want a strong cotton candy taste, you will want to use a larger amount than what my recipe requires. I was being cautious with the amount that I put in, but feel free to add however much you want to.
If you are going to be making these cupcakes and the mini cotton candy toppers, make sure that you make the mini cones immediately prior to serving your cupcakes. The cotton candy does not stay “flossed” for long.
How to Make a Pink Zebra Cake
February 4, 2014 by
It is sunny and warm in LA!! We are in LA again for a week of filming and workshops at YouTube Space LA, and it has been so nice to escape the dreary winter weather we’d been having up in Canada. It feels like paradise right now . . . short sleeves, bare legs . . . American Target. Life is good! All I need now is a sprinkle covered cupcake and it would be complete. As I alluded to last post, it’s not all happiness right now, my friend on-screen and off, Beth from the YouTube channel CookingandCrafting, is going through some very challenging times with a sick family member. If you know Beth you will know how close she is with her family. They need your help. If you can donate any amount, please consider sending it to her brother Scott to help him on his road to recovery. The link to the medical fundraiser is here- http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-scott-get-better-/133503.
Heart Shaped Valentine’s Day Cake
February 3, 2012 by
My mom and dad happen to celebrate their anniversary on the 1st of February, so this year I made a personalized cake with a Valentine’s Day feel to it! Unbelievable, it is their 34th anniversary! I say unbelievably because that is more years than I have been alive . . . can you imagine being with someone for THIRTY FOUR years? Relationships are certainly worth working for <3.
My dad in secret asked me to make a cake to surprise my mom with. I totally took advantage of my dad saying, “Make whatever you want,” (LOVE the freedom of design) . . . so what better to make than a Heart Shaped, Valentine’s Day cake!
Heart Shaped Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day – Video
January 20, 2012 by
I saw this idea on Pinterest, which is slowly taking over the world!!! Hahaha . . . it might not be taking over the world, but it’s surely taking over my spare time, and what little I have of it! If you haven’t seen it yet (where have you been) make sure you go and request an invite (makes it seem like an exclusive club or something) and try it out! It has tons of ideas for everything! I use it for kindergarten ideas, along with cakes, cupcakes, and recipes galore!
All you need for this simple activity are some glass marbles, cupcake liners, and cupcake batter! [Read more…]
How to Make Valentine’s Day Cupcakes – Video
January 17, 2012 by
No, it is NOT too early to post about Valentine’s Day cupcakes! I went into good ‘0le WalMart yesterday (sorry Dad if you’re reading this . . . pretend you didn’t hear that! . . . he doesn’t go to WalMart as they’re non-union) and the shelves are already FULL of pink, red and white chocolates, marshmallows and candies! If you want to argue with me about it being too soon, don’t bother, take it up with the huge box stores! I’m just a little minion, following in their wake 😉
But in all seriousness, Valentine’s Day is extra special to us, as it is the first time we ever had orders come in for JJ’s Custom Cakery! You could say that Valentine’s Day is how it all got started. What were you expecting I say? It’s when Paul and I declared our LOVE for each other?? Hahaha! Nope! BUT, it WAS when the LOVE of our business sealed us together, forever! That has to be romantic on some level? [Read more…]
