Monday, May 17, 2010

Pretty Pretty Princess!

My first mass-production ever!!! I made 180 tie-dye Oreo cupcakes for the Junior League’s annual Mother-Daughter dance this past Saturday. The cupcakes were a huge hit, and so was the party. The first year of the dance there were about 50 people, last year the number was up to 120, this year we had 250 mothers/grandmothers and the special girls in their life.

I wanted to make super girly "Princess" cakes for this special event. I decided on doing a bright pink & purple tie-dye cake (with an Oreo center) topped with vanilla frosting also tie-dyed and princess crown….perfect for any little princess!
I hope you enjoy!

Love,
Mona

Friday, May 14, 2010

So Much To Say

Hello Hello...   In the past 2 days I have baked over 150 cupcakes (pictures to come), but before I start sharing the new, I still have to catch you up on the past!  Here are some other creations from the past...

German Chocolate















Chocolate, Coconut, & Pecans??  yes please. 

These cakes are:
• German Chocolate Cake
• Coconut Pecan Frosting

Easter Carrot Cake

I'm pretty sure bunnies don't lay eggs... but I love carrot cake, so I'll take any excuse I can get to make it.

These cakes are:
• Carrot Cake
• Cream Cheese Frosting

Snickerdoodle

Cinnamon Sugar greatness... in  a cake!   

These cakes are:
• Cinnamon/Sugar Cake
• Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting


Tiramisu


Who ever came up with adding coffee to cake (well actually, lady fingers) was a brilliant person. 

These cakes are:


• Expresso Soaked Vanilla Cake
• Mascarpone Cheese Frosting

Thats all for tonight....

Love,
Mona

Monday, May 10, 2010

Just Can't Get Enough....

All,
This might be an overload entry.  I would love to share some of my past creations.  Enjoy!

Liz Lemon














Lemon is such a delicious and refreshing flavor, I love that this flavor is not too sweet.

These sophisticated cakes are:
       • Lemon Cake
       • Cream Cheese Frosting
       • Lemon Cookie & Lemon Candy toppers

Bacon What?!


















Your eyes aren't deceiving you... that's chocolate covered bacon.

This crazy concoction is:
       • Chocolate Fudge Cake w/ Chocolate Chips & Bacon bits inside
       • Chocolate Frosting
       • Chocolate Covered Maple Bacon toppers.


These next ones were photo's taken on my old blackberry so I apologize about the poor quality.

Strawberry Bliss














Similar to the "Liz Lemon" above, these cakes are not too sweet and perfect any time. 

These delicious cakes are:

       • Strawberry Cake
       • Cream Cheese Frosting
       • Strawberry Gummy Bears & Rainbow Sprinkles


White Chocolate Coconut














There is something so tropical about Coconut! Next time I'll try it with Pineapple Cake. 

These tropical escapes are:
      • White Cake w/ White Chocolate Chips & Coconut flakes baked in
      • Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
      • Coconut & Pastel Sprinkle Toppers
    

Chocolate M&M's















These are candy coated amazing-ness!! It's for the kid in all of us.

These are:
       • Chocolate Fudge Cake
       • Chocolate Frosting
       • Mini M&M toppers


There is a lot to digest for today, I'll let you soak it all up. 

Love,
Mona

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Signature Moves....

All,
I might as well jump right into it!! Tonight (or should I say today seeing how its past 2:00 am)  I would like to share with you some of my signature filled cupcakes: 

Oreo Madness:



















Because... who doesn't love Oreos!?

These bites of love are :
       White Cake with an Oreo baked inside
       Oreo Cream Frosting with Oreo Crumbs
       Oreo Cookie Topper

Chocolate Peanut Butter:
 


















I don't know about you, but I love peanut butter!

These cupcakes are:
       Chocolate Fudge Cake
       Peanut Butter Filling
       Multiple Topper Options:
       Reese's Pieces, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Elvis Who?



















These may seem pretty complex, but trust me its an awesome combo!

These cupcakes are:
       Banana Cake w/ Chocolate Chips
       Cream Cheese Frosting
       Peanut Butter Mousse Filling

White-Chocolate Raspberry



















White-Chocolate & Raspberry is such a fantastic combo.   

These Cupcakes are: 
       Raspberry Cake w/ White Chocolate Chips
       Cream Cheese Frosting
       Raspberry Jam Filling

I have so much more to share, but it will have to wait until tomorrow.  Goodnight!

Love,
Mona

The First Step Is Hardest Of All...

All,
I am so excited to be starting this blog.  Fresh out of Oprah's "Live Your Best Life" weekend... I am ready to share my new found passion (cupcakes, just incase you didnt know) with everyone. 

I can't wait to start this journey & I hope you enjoy :)

Love,
Mona