Bake Lately?

I'd like to apologize for not updating my blog in quite some time.

I have been baking odds and ends, cookies, pies and cakes... unfortunately, I haven't posted anything!
Shame on a baker for not exploiting my sweets.

I am currently remote and don't have access to my photos, however, I will post pictures of the latest creations in the next post. Which won't be months away.

I'd like to post Sweets in pictures from the last bakes.

ooo! awesome news!!! I was asked to make an Ironman cake for a Super Hero Birthday Party!  Here's a link if you haven't heard of Ironman. www.wired.com/dangerroom/ 2008/05/the-real-life-o/

I am so excited to build this cake, especially since I am designing the cake that will feature working lights!


My birthday is in 2 weeks and I haven't decided on making a cake or cupcakes to celebrate.
Any thoughts? I want to be creative and use working edible elements. Thanks

Sweets,
Stepheny

Baking something sweet on a cold night like this

I decided to stay in tonight, make dinner and dessert.  For dinner, Tandoori Chicken, baked sweet potatoes and broccoli.  Dessert will be Candy Cane Cupcakes.  I am trying this box recipe. It was a gift from the holidays and I thought, why not, sounds pretty tasty.

Traditionally I bake from scratch, but with it being late, I thought to bake with a little help!
This kit includes chocolate cake mis, vanilla frosting mix and peppermint krunch topping. I have all the ingredients: 2 eggs, 5 tbsp softened butter and 1/2 cup and 2 tsp milk.
Bake at 350F for 13-17 minutes, let cool then frost and decorate. Dessert is served!

Peppermint topped chocolate cupcakes *complete mix from a box

I enjoy making frosting from scratch, gluten free powdered sugar, water, vanilla and shortening.  It's not low calories, but it's quite tasty.  Sometimes you just need a little bit of yum!  I will post pictures as soon as they are made.