The Cupcake Activist

Thursday, March 18, 2010

St. Patty's Day Cupcakes from The Perfect Circle

Either everyone is getting their taxes done earlier this year or it's going to be a hectic tax season!

In case I haven't mentioned it before, I am a tax accountant. So the months of February-April are crazy busy for me. I barely have time to squeeze in a workout before I'm fast asleep.

Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day and I didn't even get the chance to post pictures of my favorite green cupcakes. Kelly, from Just Spotted, picked up some St. Patty's Day cupcakes from The Perfect Circle, tweeted about them, and I salivated for one all day long. Unfortunately, I didn't get off work in time to try one. They sure looked good though.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Paul Frank Cupcake T-Shirts

Yesterday I saw this adorable Paul Frank t-shirt featured on All Things Cupcake. This Julius cupcake shirt is available at Target for $8.99. Target started selling Paul Frank brand clothing about a year or two ago. I'm happy that Paul Frank clothing is available for cheaper prices, but being sold at Target takes away some of it's value.

I was curious if Paul Frank had any other cupcake-inspired clothing. My google research found the Cupcake Vic Tee from the Paul Frank website. Unfortunately it is sold out. I bet there will be more cupcake clothing from Paul Frank in the future.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Cupcake Kits

Photo: Bake It Pretty

Thanks to my friend Jill, I came across these ADORABLE cupcake kits. These cupcake kits come with 24 cupcake liners and 24 cupcakes toppers. In this case, the theme is Cute Kittens. (If you couldn't tell, I love cats!)

These cupcakes kits from Meri Meri also comes in many other themes, such as Fairy Wishes, Circus Party, Space Cadets, and Pirate Party. The cupcake kits are available for purchase from Bake It Pretty for $12.95 each.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Green Velvet Cupcakes

Photo: Cupcake Project

I would guess that Red Velvet is the most popular flavor of cupcake, but let's try something different. With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, Cupcake Project had the great idea of making Green Velvet Cupcakes.

You can find the recipe on Cupcake Project's website, or use your favorite red velvet one...but don't forget to add green food coloring! Top with your favorite cream cheese frosting (along with more green food coloring) and you've created Green Velvet Cupcakes.

Save a little room after your corned beef and cabbage dinner and wow your friends with these fun cupcakes.

P.S. Check our last year's featured St. Patrick's Day cupcakes.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Review: Dots Cucpakes

A few months ago I featured Dots Cupcakes as a cupcakery I haven't been to, but really want to try. Yesterday a friend called to tell me that he had some cupcakes for me. Of course I was excited, but especially excited after finding out the cupcakes were from Dots Cupcakes.
I was lucky enough to try two cupcakes from Dots: Chocolate and Red Velvet. Both were delicious! The chocolate had a swirl of caramel on top which gave a normal chocolate cupcake a little something extra. The frosting on the red velvet was just how I like it...great! My only suggestion would be more frosting, but that's just a personal preference. Although I technically tasted Dots Cupcakes, I still plan on visiting one of their Pasadena's store this year. So many flavors that I want/need to try!

P.S. Awesome packaging! Although sometimes overlooked, packaging is a huge part of cupcake buying, which some cupcakeries skimp on. Dots is smart.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Tony Hawk SkateCake

Of course this post is dedicated to my husband.

Crumbs has partnered with The Tony Hawk Foundation to create the Tony Hawk SkateCake. This is a chocolate cupcake with rainbow sprinkles baked in, topped with vanilla cream cheese frosting. and edged with red and white sprinkles. In the center is an edible replica of a Tony Hawk custom designed skateboard.

Photo: Crumbs

Crumbs will donate $1.00 from the sale of every Tony Hawk SkateCake to The Tony Hawk Foundation. These special cupcakes are available at all Crumbs locations and online for $4.50 each.

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Free Cupcake at Claim Jumper -- Today Only!

The picture says it all. Claim Jumper is giving a free "mini indulgence dessert" in honor of International Women's Day. You can choose between a Warm English Toffee Cake, Mini Hot Fudge Sundae, Red Velvet Cupcake, or Old Fashioned Chocolate Cupcake. Offer is valid for today (3/8/10) only.

Featured: Katja's Kupcakes

About a month ago I received an email from Katja. She sent me a few photos of her cupcakes along with a short bio. Katja owns a cupcake business based in England called Katjas Kupcakes. The thing I like most about Katja's cupcakes is how beautiful her cupcakes look. Look at all of that detail!

Katja's experience comes from training for three years at Cupcake Cafe in Manhattan. Katjas Kupcakes use "American Butter Cream instead of the more commonly used sugar craft" of other British cake-confectioners.

I love seeing cupcakes around the world. Maybe one day my travels will take me to England and I can try Katja's Kupcakes.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Knit Night Cupcakes

I have recently taken up knitting, thanks to being inspired by Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff. She introduced me to the Love Scarf Project and I began knitting until my fingers hurt.

I came across these cute knitting cupcakes. These cupcakes definitely take decorating to the next level. I wonder if you need to know how to knit to decorate these cupcakes.