What’s Baking

{Warning: This is a photo heavy post. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!}

I know... I have been MIA for 2 months...

I've had a lot on my plate lately, and blogging was the last thing on my mind.

It's weird, no... It's unfair to say that the last thing that I want to do is blog. When I was in college (and new to the blogging world), writing was my escape. I let my thoughts drift through the web and didn't care much about what others would say.

I write when I was bored, sad, frustrated, angry... Yes, I write better when pessimism gets the better of me. I rarely write when I'm happy.

You may be wondering, assuming that someone reads my blog (LOL), what I have been up to for the past few weeks that I've been away.

Let me tell you this - it wasn't all rainbows and butterflies. It's a mish mash of highs and lows, really. Mostly work-related, so let's not go there. ;)

I am just taking a quick break from work tasks, so  I'll let some photos do the talking.

After making Triple Chocolate Oreo Chunk Cookies, I made a batch of Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

My high school friend and a colleague from work requested for Yema Cupcakes. I experimented with a white cupcake recipe and homemade dulce de leche. I now have my own version of White Yema Cupcakes and Chocolate Yema Cupcakes.

May 11th marked the first time that I made cupcakes for a wedding. Close to 100 cupcakes in different flavors – Devil’s Food Cupcake with Cookies and Cream Frosting, Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream, Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge and Chocolate-Coffee Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream.

May 12th marked the first time that I made a full fondant cake! My friend requested for a fondant cake and 70 individually boxed cupcakes for the christening of her son, Cloud. I swear I almost gave up, but I’m glad I carried on. It was such a feat and I’m happy to say I came out of it alive. LOL.

I was so happy when I finally made a “stable” marshmallow frosting… But I forgot to write down the recipe… Or maybe I did, I just don’t know where I wrote it – I have more than 10 recipes for marshmallow frosting and I can never replicate the one in the photo! :(

If you happen to have a good marshmallow frosting recipe (one that’s stable, can withstand humidity and isn’t glossy/shiny), please let me know!

Trying my hand at “elegant” piping on a cake. I need more practice!

Searched for the “best” carrot cake/cupcake recipe… I think I finally nailed it. :D

Another request from a friend – Smores Cake and Cupcakes. This is heavenly. :)

 

Made my first Funfetti Cake and Cupcakes for my cousin’s 7th birthday. It’s also the first time I tried making French Buttercream and got very good results! I’m ready to tackle Swiss and Italian Meringue Buttercream. Hah!

New York Cheesecake has always been my favorite and I have never tried making it until two weeks ago. It came out perfect!

My most recent experiment – Banoffee Cupcakes. So much better than regular banana cupcakes. Really.

I’ll try to post some of the recipes soon… That is if I haven’t lost them yet!

Now… Please excuse me while I try to look for more recipes to try…

New Logo!

 

My new logo (and brand name) is finally done.

It may not be as catchy as other brand names BUT I knew I had to settle with something that’s meaningful to me. :)

I’m pleased with how it turned out. I hope you are, too! :D

cupcake project | 14: chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes.

Whenever I feel stumped at work, and no pep talk works, I try to steal a few minutes from my schedule to check on my favorite blogs.

That’s what I did a few days ago. I was bored and I still had 3 hours of work to do. I found another gem of a recipe from RecipeGirl and knew immediately that I had to bake it before I leave for work the next day.

 

Look at that cookie dough!

Photo taken using Instagram.

I have long wanted to make cookie dough cupcakes but the process always takes me aback. It seems so tedious that I put it off over and over. I was beyond excited when I read through Lori’s recipe and found it easy and fast.

I was also particularly fond of the way the cupcakes are prepared – in a blender! I followed the recipe to a T, but I think I’ll do away with the blender next time. It’s messier than I initially thought.

They were absolutely divine and sinful. If you can put those two words in a sentence… Then it must be really good. ;)

 

 

 

 

Click here for the recipe.