Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Birthday Cupcakes

The pink sprinkles were so cute but they added too much of a crunch to the frosting. I felt that it took away from the frosting's wonderful smoothness...just in case my friends are wondering why theirs didn't have any sprinkles lol
Made these cupcakes to celebrate my good friend's 30th birthday. They were so yummy. I used my favorite chocolate cake recipe (with boiling water and not coffee this time) and Joanne Chang's Crispy Magic Frosting. This cake recipe never disappoints. It's so moist and rich. Joanne's frosting was perfect for it too. James actually likes this frosting better than the chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream that I usually pair it with (he's so spoiled!). The frosting is called Crispy Magic because it develops a thin sugary crust as it sets. Wish I have one to snack on right now...

Btw, you must get Joanne's baking book if you haven't already. The recipes are clear and everything I've made from it has been delicious. I can't recommend it enough! I love Joanne and her bakery :)
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  1. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I'm so glad you liked the frosting! I absolutely love the the Flour Cookbook. Everything I have made from it has been amazing and there are so many more recipes I want to make! -Kim

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    1. little random happinessApril 5, 2012 at 1:39 PM

      I love the cookbook too :) I didn't have it on hand when I wrote this post so I linked it to your blog. Thank you for posting it!

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  2. James KMarch 28, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    that was gewd!

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    1. little random happinessApril 5, 2012 at 1:40 PM

      should have accepted my offer to take some more home hehe

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  3. CinzMarch 29, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    omg....that looks soo delish! How sweet of you to make cupcakes for your friend's 30th. If only i could do that but no, instead i went out to buy it for my friend's 30th,hahahaha....As for the sprinkle, i can kinda imagine it being too crunchy against icing and taking away its smoothness..wel explained! hehe

    On another note, in celebration for my blog's 3 years anniversary, I would like to invite you to enter my very ever first gift giveaway. You will get a chance to win 3 amazing chic gifts so feel free to drop by for further details:D

    Cinz
    http://cinzee.wordpress.com

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    1. little random happinessApril 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

      Thanks Cinz! I've been so busy...hope I'm not too late for the giveaway. Will check it out now :)

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