A much needed nap!! And Brownies!

Oh how I have loved my time off this holiday season.  I needed some R & R after the busy December we had at the shop and because I worked 14 days in a row without a day off (many of those days open to close).   I am so blessed to have a wonderful staff that worked this week so that I could take a nap every day.

You girls rock!!!

As you know in the shop we bake everything from scratch.  Well, last night I was desperate.  I have gone almost 4 days without sugar and many days without a cupcake!!  After playing on Pinterest and many of my favorite blogs, I decided to make brownies...from a mix!!!  Yes, from a mix!!   I used diet coke because I wanted to "be healthy".  Okay, and I was just too lazy to have my husband go out and buy eggs.  I am starting the Daniel Fast in just a few days and I had to get rid of everything in my little apartment pantry.  I have had this mix in my pantry for over 18 months so I finally said okay I will use it.  In every blog I read the diet coke was different so I created my own blend of mix.  This is what I did:

Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with Chips Brownie Mix

one 12 oz. can Diet coke

Add one box brownie mix and 1 1/4 cup diet coke.

Mix together by hand until most of the lumps are gone.  

As with all brownies, do not over mix.

Use non stick spray in the pan and add to an 8 x 8 pan.

Bake as directed on the box.

 Brownies bake up more cake like than traditional brownies.  

They baked up very light and fluffy, and I have to say very delicious.  

Scott and I ate them in almost two days.  

Only December 2nd!

We are only on the second day of December and we have been crazy busy with not only cupcakes, but  with lots of exciting extras.  Here are just a few samples of what we have been up to this week.

A sweet little blond named Reese got to take these to school to celebrate her 

2nd birthday.  They are almost as cute and sweet as she is.

Baby Rattles and bottles on sticks and individually wrapped with ribbon today too.  

Heather has been so busy with cookies every day this week.  

Here is a 3 tier wedding cake for a sweet Friday evening wedding.  Lemon and Vanilla tiers.  

The Colors of Fall...

We are definately in the spirit of autumn today at the bakery.  Dominique is busy making acorns, leaves, dots, and turkeys (per my request) in the vibrant colors of fall.  They will go perfectly with our fall flavors...Pumpkin Spice, Sweet Potato Pie, Caramel Apple, Carrot Cake as well as add a touch of autumn to our Purity and Devil's Delight.  It's a great time of year to visit Cupcake Bliss!!!

Perfect Little Pies!

With the cooler temps blowing in reminding us that Thanksgiving is right around the corner we felt it  time to perfect the Breville Pastry Pie Maker.  Karolyn did just that this morning.  Our kitchen is doused in sweet pie aroma...yum!  Golden, flakey crust...Blueberry and Cherry fillings....little slice of Heaven!

It's My Party and I'll Cupcake If I Want To!

Yes, we love to celebrate special occasions!  Yes, we rent out the bakery for such moments!  Last month, we had a group of happy girls celebrating their friend's birthday here at the shop.  We kicked things off with teaching the girls how to decorate their own cupcake.  After eating and unwrapping gifts, Karolyn demonstrated the steps to baking our yummy Red Velvet Cupcakes which were boxed for each child to take home.  The party was a very delicious hit!

Give us a call if you are interested in renting out the bakery for your own special occasion!

Change Is In The Air!

We are so excited about the changing seasons that we have been busy making the store more inviting.  We have added our logo to the two storefront windows, making us feel more official!  When you pass through our door, you will see that our walls are now adorned with pictures and signs adding a certain je ne sais quoi!  Stop in for some coffee and a cupcake (fall flavors are beginning to appear) and make yourself at home!

We're Having a Ball!

Cake Balls are becoming more and more popular around here.  It's a cake rolled into a ball and dipped in chocolate...super moist, sweet and bite-sized!  We have drizzled them pink or blue for baby showers, white for weddings and the color of a party theme.  They come in our little mini cups or on sticks for a Cake Pop.  We try to have them available in the case for walk-ins during the week, but it's best to pre-order (1 dz minimum) for your event.  And with the fall season coming upon us, Pumpkin Cake Balls are going to be rolling out soon!  Mmmm!!!!