One Cupcake at a Time

These vegan cupcakes are about to take over the world
Originally uploaded by emira

I'll admit it: I've been bit by the cupcake bug. They're just so darn cute and well delicious that I can't resist. And, while there's truly nothing wrong with a whole cake, cupcakes are just so very transportable and easily shared amongst friends and houses, whereas we can rarely make a decent dent in a whole cake in our wee house.

Last year for my birthday, my darling Lauren made me some truly incredible and awfully fancy cupcakes from the Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World cookbook (specifically the lemon blueberry ones on page 135) and they were stunning. This year for her birthday I decided to get the cookbook out of the library to give it a test run myself. I'll admit I kind of wimped out on her and just made the basic chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream, but it was a particularly taxing week and I needed to keep it simple. And really, there's nothing wrong with a chocolate cupcake at all, especially with pink sprinkles on top. The recipe was super-duper easy (particularly with the aid of my fabulous KitchenAid) and it was definitely a success. n fact, such a success that I've just thrown together a second batch to be enjoyed this evening over board games with a friend and Miss P (there was leftover icing, what was I to do?).

The book is due back at the library this week, so I'll definitely be picking up my own copy for future cupcakes needs/emergencies. The recipes range from simple but satisfying (see chocolate cupcakes above) to truly awesome and gourmet cupcake treats. I'm already thinking that the Rosewater & Pistachio cupcakes would be perfect for a garden party/afternoon tea. There's also a gluten free cupcake recipe, which is a great thing to have on hand for treating one's beloved gluten-avoiding friends.

Comments

[Robin Rivers]

I've got cupcakes on the brain lately too. We've been working on throwing an event with a local gourmet cupcake maker and it seems like they are everywhere right now.

Have to check out that vegan cupcake cookbook.

Thanks

[Lauren]

"Nothing wrong with a chocolate cupcake," indeed. I loooooved my birthday cupcakes! And the pink sprinkles made them extra special. Thank you again! :)

[Kate]

LOVE this cookbook! So many scrumptious recipes inside. I made the carrot cupcakes w/ vegan cream cheese frosting for my daughter's 2nd birthday and they were a smashing success.