Category Archives: Cupcakes

Lemon poppyseed cupcakes

Today finally feels like spring could be just around the corner. The blossom tree in our garden is just starting to leaf again and it’s not long til Easter. I really wanted to make some cupcakes today, and decided on … Continue reading

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Nutty, fluffy, totally bananas!

It was the jar of marshmallow fluff lurking in the cupboard that set me off this time. Oh, and the carton of Betty Crocker frosting hidden behind it. And the tub of crunchy peanut butter behind that. I suddenly had … Continue reading

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New cupcake flavours

Well the tardy monster has struck again and it’s been far too long since my last post. At least with a good break from work I actually have the time to do some posting! I made these cupcakes in October … Continue reading

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Marvellous Movember!

Whoo hoo it’s Movember again! We had a little party at work and prize giving for the person with the best moustache. As I can’t grow a moustache I brought some themed cupcakes in for everyone…. I made 12 chocolate … Continue reading

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An unusual tweak to a nutty recipe..

Hello everyone…first of all I feel I need to apologise for my tardiness in posting, well, anything over the last month! I have been pretty busy, we had a family holiday at the end of August which incorporated a lovely … Continue reading

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A glorious manchester wedding!

Hello readers, Today I’m very happy to announce my first mention ON ANOTHER BLOG!! It’s only taken 18 months! Still I can’t complain, I’m rubbish at doing links and posting on other peoples blogs so I guess you reap what … Continue reading

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Coconut raspberry cupcakes

I haven’t posted a recipe for a while, so here is one for coconut and raspberry cupcakes. It’s an adaptation of a hummingbird bakery recipe. Enjoy! First of all, preheat your oven to 170 degrees centigrade and line a 12 … Continue reading

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A cascade of roses and anemones….

Last week I made wedding cupcakes for a colleague. I had made a test run a few weeks ago and had got the thumbs up, so the day before the wedding I spent all day in the kitchen baking! I … Continue reading

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Practice makes perfect…

This week I did a test run for wedding cupcakes that I am making for a friend in May. The bride to be wanted purple anemones and red roses. I decided on chocolate sponge for the anemone topped cakes and … Continue reading

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The very best chocolate cupcake recipe…

Okay I know it’s lame to go on about ‘the best this’ and ‘the best that’, but I truly have discovered the most wonderful chocolate cake recipe. It’s a rich, moist and dark sponge recipe that’s not too sweet, a … Continue reading

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