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