Carrot Cake Cupcakes, Round Two

Today, I made a second batch of carrot cake -- this time with my modifications.  I used the other recipe as my guide and came out with a pretty tasty carrot cake.  There is probably one more thing I will change and then I think I will be done testing this cupcake.  For the icing, I also made some changes to the other recipe.  My main goal was to stiffen it up so I could pipe it on quickly instead of spreading it on.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

There are two cupcakes that people ask me about pretty often -- red velvet and carrot cake.  So, I decided that it's time to start making them.  I started with carrot cake because a good friend offered up a fabulous carrot cake recipe that has been in her family for a very long time (thanks again, J!).  I was so excited to try this recipe especially since it has remained a favorite in her family throughout the years.  I followed the recipe to a T and they came out wonderful -- full of flavor and perfectly moist.  Because the recipe made over three dozen cupcakes, I had to get them out of the house quickly before I devoured all of them.  I sent them to my neighbor, who is a "carrot cake guy."  He loved them too and scarfed down three that night.

Although this recipe is perfect as it is, I feel a bit guilty using a recipe that I haven't made "my own."  I will probably do some experimenting, using this as my base, and come up with something a little different.

Oh ya, Chocolate Wedding!

These cupcakes are my absolute favorite!  I cannot resist the combination of chocolate cake and white wedding cake icing.  I devoured this cupcake right after I took the picture.

Vanilla Mint and Chocolate Mint

I made these cupcakes for a kids' Christmas party tomorrow.  I also made some festive White Wedding Cake cupcakes but you've already seen enough of those so I won't post the pics.

Cupcake Displays

My mom recently forwarded me an email about how to make your own cupcake stands.  The idea was super cute and so easy.  After a trip to the craft store, I had my supplies to make two displays.  I really like these displays because you can change out the items in the cubes to match your cupcakes or party theme.

Birthday Cupcakes

Tomorrow is our friends' son's fourth birthday.  I made these cupcakes today so he can celebrate with his friends tomorrow at school.  They are White Wedding Cake (didn't I say they were the most requested?) colored blue, yellow and green.  Happy Birthday, G!

Double Chocolate

If you love chocolate like I do, you'll love these double chocolate cupcakes.  They are so rich but oh so delicious!