tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10283571883269778592024-02-19T02:33:48.653-08:00♥ I'll Bake My Cake And Eat It Too ♥Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-13298473943339964662014-11-16T10:48:00.001-08:002014-11-16T10:48:03.117-08:00♥ Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Kahlua Creme Frosting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It's fall y'all and so are these cupcakes! I love baking with booze, and seems like everyone else is loving it this season. These cupcakes are perfect for any party. For more information and pricing please check out my website <a href="http://www.carlymakescakes.com/">www.carlymakescakes.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg, brown sugar and white sugar together, until smooth. Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, applesauce, pumpkin and walnuts, until just combined. Do not over mix.</span></div>
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Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-20614638235100395682014-11-09T18:01:00.003-08:002014-11-09T18:01:50.839-08:00♥ Mickey Mouse Smash Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This chocolate smash cake was for the hippest kid I know. It was a small 6 inch cake made just for the birthday boy to enjoy, and to get messy. Happy Birthday Major! The bottom of the cake is frosted in buttercream and the mickey ears are made of cake and black fondant. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.carlymakescakes.com/">www.CarlyMakesCakes.com</a>.</span></div>
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<br />Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-1190330138251889862014-05-06T20:48:00.001-07:002014-05-06T20:56:04.145-07:00♥ Rolled Sugar Cookies with Royal Frosting!<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The country fair themed birthday turned out adorable, I'm so thankful to bring my goodies to compliment the party. I made barn yard animal sugar cookies (recipe below), cupcake and a cake. There was a horse cookie casualty, but I think they're perfect! Thanks to Kelly O. photography for the amazing pictures too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For the birthday boy's 3rd birthday, I turned this sweet, and tart, poppyseed lemon cake into a country fair themed cake. The 4 layer cake was filled and frosted with a light lemon cream cheese frosting, and decorated with fondant figurines. The flavor of the cake was so yummy and fresh... perfect for summer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This sweet cake is modeled after the <a href="http://www.lexiloo.com/" target="_blank">birthday boy's</a> 1971 chevy van. Inside the van is free candy, chocolate cake and a rich whiskey buttercream frosting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For pricing info and questions, please visit my website <a href="http://www.carlymakescakes.com/2014/03/17/1971-chevy-short-box-van-cake/">www.carlymakescakes.com</a>. </span></div>
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<br />Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-33998827975046240272014-01-16T20:49:00.000-08:002014-01-16T21:06:33.938-08:00♥ Brown Sugar Cupcakes with Coconut Pecan Frosting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For more pricing information please check out my website, <a href="http://www.carlymakescakes.com/2014/01/16/brown-sugar-cupcakes-with-coconut-pecan-frosting/">www.carlymakescakes.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Makes 24+ cupcakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Beat butter on high until soft, about 30 seconds. Add sugar. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beat for 30 seconds after each.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">7 ounces flaked coconut, about 2 2/3 cups</span></div>
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Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-30830483479112464352014-01-15T08:00:00.000-08:002014-01-15T10:38:11.116-08:00♥ Valentine's Day Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-42636622998396022202013-11-02T23:57:00.000-07:002013-11-03T17:21:15.383-08:00♥ Rolo Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The hardest part about these cookies was waiting for them to completely cool to enjoy. I must say that it was worth the wait, as the true flavor of the rolo came out after the cookies had completely cooled. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">About 30 <a href="http://www.hersheys.com/rolo.aspx" target="_blank">Rolos</a></span><br />
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Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-24039147547657279162013-11-01T21:53:00.000-07:002013-11-03T10:01:10.155-08:00♥ Graveyard Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For Leah's Halloween themed birthday I made chocolate graveyard cupcakes filled with chocolate ganache. I topped the cupcakes with dark chocolate frosting, and to make them look like dirt I dipped them in a bowl of chocolate sprinkles. I then hand piped <a href="http://www.pepperidgefarm.com/ProductDetail.aspx?catID=725&prdID=112062" target="_blank">Milano Cookies</a> to make them look like tombstones, and decorated them with glittery edible piping gel. For ordering information please go to <a href="http://www.carlymakescakes.com/">www.carlymakescakes.com</a>.</span></div>
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<br />Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-45892189565909558132013-10-31T08:41:00.002-07:002013-11-03T10:20:01.689-08:00♥ Happy Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It's the most wonderful time of the year! I wish Halloween was as drawn out as Christmas, the spooky decorating ideas I have are endless. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">For my "stabbed" cupcakes I made a Molten Chocolate Cupcake with a traditional buttercream frosting. Please check out <span id="goog_1163143048"></span>my website, <a href="http://www.carlymakescakes.com/2013/10/31/stabbed-cakes/" target="_blank">www.carlymakescakes.com</a>, <span id="goog_1163143049"></span> for ordering information. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Once I want to make banana bread, it seems I have to wait weeks to actually eat it. After I patiently waited for the bananas to ripen, I made this chocolate marbled banana bread and it was worth all of the waiting.</span></div>
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2 cups blueberries</div>
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Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-83699252203824356382013-10-06T18:12:00.000-07:002013-10-06T20:47:04.429-07:00♥ UCLA Bruins Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #4e4e4f; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Beat the salted butter with confectioners' sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy; slowly add and beat in the caramel, a tablespoon at a time, beating until the frosting is smooth.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A traditional red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting, decorated with edible accents. These cupcakes were ordered by a husband to tell his new bride, "Stefee," that he loves her. Swoon!</span></div>
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<br />Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-64127299208726778282013-10-05T19:06:00.000-07:002013-10-06T20:29:17.252-07:00♥ Nautical Baby Shower Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Inside this nautical themed cake is a <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2011/02/triple-lemon-blueberry-layer-cake/" target="_blank">triple layer lemon blueberry cake</a> with a <a href="http://www.northcarolinacharm.com/2013/05/whipped-lemon-buttercream-frosting.html" target="_blank">whipped lemon frosting</a>. The 9" cake, which serves 10-20 people, is covered in fondant and all accents are edible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I can't take credit for this cake, as I had three adorable helpers. The kids colored, poked holes and sucked on edible markers to make the cake extra special for their <a href="http://www.daqri.com/" target="_blank">dad's</a> birthday. I baked the small, three layer, chocolate cake, with a salted caramel filling and covered the cake in a plan white fondant for the kids to color. As sweet as this cake was, the kids made it sweeter. </span></div>
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<span id="goog_1785419544"></span><span id="goog_1785419545"></span>Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-545227698127807362013-06-11T22:35:00.000-07:002013-10-06T20:30:09.064-07:00♥ Dinosaur Birthday Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> A dozen cupcakes to say goodbye. Vanilla bean cupcakes with handmade fondant roses, sprinkled with edible pink sugar, silver stars and pearls. $36</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I baked an amazing banana bread for my book club. I can't wait to make this one again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 cups of all-purpose flour<br />3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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</span><br /><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 cup granulated white sugar
</span><br /><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
</span><br /><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 large eggs
</span><br /><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
</span><br /><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/3 cup plain low fat yogurt
</span><br /><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span><br /><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 cup dark chocolate chunks </span><br /><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 cup halved raspberries, tossed in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour</span><br /><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><br />
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Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-90098558196240940062013-01-20T22:42:00.000-08:002013-01-20T22:58:54.845-08:00♥ Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Cream Pie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; text-align: -webkit-auto;">My mini-house (studio apartment) is under "emergency renovations." So after all my walls were ripped apart I ended up with my pots and pans on my bed, and the rest of my kitchen is on my couch. To get to my closet I have to climb under my kitchen table and squeeze between my dresser... you get the picture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm still here three weeks later, so I'll say the pie was a hit :)</span></div>
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Baking in LA and Orange Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131481263875003028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028357188326977859.post-66104321337383866762012-08-31T20:24:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:28:03.551-07:00♥ Happy Birthday To Me!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I baked my birthday cake, and ate it too! The cake was garnished with wild flowers from my mom's garden in Lake Tahoe. </span></div>
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