sweet inspiration & fun baking ideas

hey may i know how many cups is equivalent to one can of cream cheese? thanks!

Those cakes look amazing, and I love the final photo!
Mike

Those look yummy! I am trying to learn how to bake. A long and difficult process… But I made some cute cupcakes for Valentine’s that look a little like yours. You have talent!

These are so cute!! I really enjoyed looking at your other creations, I love everything you do (making me hungry for sweets!!) How do you get the pictures to come out so beautifully? It really helps to do great justice to your treats!

What kind of camera do you use?

Just visited your blog for the first time. I am impressed! Gorgeous photography, and subject matter that is dear to my heart :-)

Hi kat – one can of ready-made cream cheese frosting is:
16 oz. / (1 lb) / 453 g
or 2 cups

mike – thanks!

livy – these were fun and even better… easy!

nanette907 – I have a canon rebel xti and use a 50mm fixed lens. That’s really what deserves the credit. It’s a great camera.

Thank you beth!

I’ll have to try your cake mix extender. Mine stinks! BTW: You’re photos are AMAZING!!!

bakerella – I was needing to send you an email asking you a question, but I couldn’t find an address. Could you email me please? I’d like to feature you this week at website that I write for. Thanks!!

-Ali
divinedomesticity@gmail.com

I just came across your blog. It looks amazing. I can’t wait to explore it further.

Your cupcakes look so delicious! I work for a television show in NYC and am interested in speaking with you about your ideas.

Would you mind giving me a call today?

Thank you!
Laura
917-438-5726 (w)

I agree – sometimes it IS the simpler desserts that satisfy the most. those cupcakes are nothing less than adorable and delicious-looking!

I just found your blog, and am amazed, and now a little hungry… I’ll be stopping by often!

i just stumbled on your blog and i LOVE it! i am just learning how to bake yummy things and i was having a hard time finding things i wanted to make or knowing just where to look to find good recipes and fun, cute things to try…but i just found my answer…thanks so much! :)

I just found your blog…it is amazing! You have so many wonderful ideas and your photography is beautiful! I was wondering if I could put your link on my blog?
I’m at:
thecrookedcurve.blogspot.com

Mmmmmmmm. Thanks for the recipe! The photos are just beautiful too!

bellalovespink, ali, the bullknitter – thank you!

Laura – I’m still speechless.

veggiegirl – they were yummy!

breanna – come back any time.

sara – Yeah, it’s even more fun to bake things that are cute, too.

summer – sure, go right ahead.

tricia – you’re welcome. I like that chocolate cake recipe a lot. It’s really good in the bundt pan.

I wish that Brach’s ® would come up with the same candies for St. Patty’s day…I could sooo throw down some of these cupcakes in green!
OOOH, you’ll have to make some :)
Thanks for the recipe!!!
Julia

How funny, I just tried this recipe using a butter cake mix and vanilla pudding (omitting chocolate chips) for a wedding cake and it didn’t turn out. I did it twice. I’ll have to try chocolate.

I just gained 5 pounds just reading all your posts! I want to try every recipe!!

Hello! LOVE LOVE LOVE your stuff! Can you tell me exactly (or close to) how much batter to put into each cupcake liner to get them to that perfect height? It is my number 1 delimma!

Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for an Excellence Award over on my blog http://threeonfood.blogspot.com/!!! Guess you’ll have to pass on the torch now. I love your blog, btw!!! :o)

Happy Baking!
Kathy…

Wow, I read your entire blog (first time I have ever been intrigued enough to do that) and I love everything you do. And the fact that you take the time to talk about it! Thanks

Julia – that would be cute. I agree, they should make some.

Megan – I usually have pretty good luck with this one.

kristin – funny.

karen – I probably put a little over halfway. I have the same issue, so sometimes I’ll mix it up and try different heights.

kathy – Thank You. I’ll check it out!

anonymous – wow! thank for letting me know. I’ll try to keep it interesting.

WOW! every single post is just as tasty as the one before….Love the shots…who shoots your product??

Jen Ramos
’100% Recycled DESIGNER Cards’
http://www.madebygirl.com

Thanks Jennifer. I’ve been doing the photography. It’s been fun, just wish I knew more about it.

I went to your site. Great designs. and I like your candy hearts photo too.

Bakerella,

I was wondering if you have any tips on making buttercream frosting thicker… I am unable to decorate with the frosting because it runs right down the sides.

Any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

<3
Kari

Kari – Try the recipe from this post. It’s usually thick for me. And test it before adding the milk. I usually add that to make it a little creamier. And if you are referring to this recipe that you are having trouble with, maybe you let your butter get too soft. It should just be at room temperature. Hope this helps.

Buttercream Frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1b. 10X powdered sugar
1-3 teaspoons milk, half and half or cream

1. Using a mixer, cream softened butter and vanilla with a mixer until smooth.
2. Add sugar gradually, allowing butter and sugar to cream together before adding more.
3. If you want it a little creamier, add a teaspoon of milk at a time and beat on high until you get the right texture.

They look so cute! I would like to try your recipe for the frosting. How much powdered sugar did you use? I don’t understand what it says in your recipe, we work with different sizes here.

It’s basically, 1 regular-size 1 lb. box of domino’s brand powdered sugar. Hope this helps.

http://www.dominosugar.com/products/confectioner.asp

I made these and they turned out GREAT!! I love all your stuff.

http://www.sugarlens.com/2008/04/sugars-m-cupcake.html

Those are so sweet. Reminds me of grade school. I’ll have to remember this for next year, or maybe for those 75% off candies after V-day.
Thanks!

http://www.livingindomesticity.blogspot.com

sugarlens – yay

kimar9791 – good idea. I’m sure you can find them on sale.

hey, may i know the sweets that u used to decorate ur cupcakes, is it handmade or buy from store? If its handmade, mind sharing the recipe of it?

btw, love ur blog~ ^^

oh those look so rich my favorite kind of cupcake is is rich chocolate/ fudge chocolate whith vanilla frosting. YUM!

maravavilhosos!!!!!!!!!!!!esta e a melhor palavra!!!!!otimas fotos e criaçoes!!!!!!!!!!
postem novas criaçoes!!!!!!!!

My niece and I have been trying to make the cake pops. They keep falling off the stick. Maybe we are making them too big? We also have tried the cake balls, but they are pretty messy. I think we are both using chocolate though. Maybe the melts things you talk about will work better. We are pretty frustrated but we love your website. Your look perfectly round and very smooth, ours . . . . . not so much. Thanks

These are adorable! This recipe is on my list for our Womens Valentine Celebration and Tea for our church…I have many other fun ideas for our menu as well! Thank you for sharing!

I made this one for my son valentine’s party!! Thanks for the great idea?

I made this one for my son valentine’s party!! Thanks for the great idea

Can I use 1 cup of natural flavor yogurt instead of sour cream ? Thanks in advance from El Salvador, Central America.

I love your site!!!! I was wondering…can I use this buttercream frosting on the red velvet cakes(cupcakes)? I want to do this for my Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. Thanks!! I hope I get to hear from you soon!!!!

These cupcakes are delicious! I’ve made this recipe twice now and it is flawless every time. Thank you for sharing!

hi

These look so great! Can’t wait to make them. I love baking, too! Love the photos :)