Happy March! Testing’s Over!
I can’t believe that it’s only been a month since this crazy cupcake business began! In one month, I’ve tested around 30 cupcake recipes, picked a name (Tickled Pink Cupcakery, if you haven’t heard), applied for a vendor spot at Dayton’s 2nd Street Market (hoping to hear about it soon!), picked out my boxes and baking cups and scheduled a few special events. It’s been an exciting month, and there is plenty more excitement to come! I think I’ll be starting a separate blog for the business in the coming week.
Though there are tons of cupcakes in my future, these are the last little gems coming out of the test kitchen. I think they’ve improved visually since the beginning of the month, and hopefully my customers will enjoy the creations. But for now, my lovely readers get to enjoy the photos!
(Orange Cake. Orange and Marshmallow Frosting.)
The Good: Tastes just like a creamsicle, looks just like a Kohr Bros. cone!The Bad: I tried refrigerating the icing for future use, but it caused some problems. Piping needs to happen right after the icing is made.
The Verdict: So cute! Definitely a winner.
The Fluffernutter
(Peanut Butter Cake. Marshmallow Frosting. Toffee Peanuts.)
The Good: Peanut butter and marshmallow are such a tasty combo!The Bad: The cake is moist and dense, that could be good or bad, depending on your tastes.
The Verdict: Stick with the cake recipe for now, maybe work on it to make it a little fluffier.
The Banana Split
(Banana Cake. Marshmallow Frosting. Sundae Toppings.)
The Good: Tastes like a banana split! What more could I ask?The Bad: The banana cake doesn’t rise much.. great flavor, but could be a little lighter.
The Verdict: Great presentation- keeper!
The Granola Girl
(Almond Granola Cake. Cinnamon Frosting. Granola Sprinkles.)
The Good: Good almond flavor in the cake. You can taste the cake and the icing, neither overpowers the other.The Bad: I think granola scares some people, but it’s really the height of deliciousness, if you ask me!
The Verdict: I love this recipe! I loved it so much that I entered it into a contest!
Remember, today’s the last day you have to vote for the Cinnamon Granola Cupcake (Granola Girl) at the Mixing Bowl! Please vote: every little bit helps when you’re opening a new business! 🙂 Thanks to everyone who has voted so far!
Tickled Pink Cupcakery – love it!
Oh my goodness!! I want the creamsicle recipe!!!!!!! That looks SO amazing!!!
The creamsicle is def my favourite . . . beautiful presentation (as always!)
Oh my goodness! They all look wonderful… I wouldn’t be able to pick.
BTW, hello neighbor, I’m in Cincinnati, on the SE side.
Awesome!!! Kohr’s creamsicle ice cream is my VERY favorite EVER..oh how I miss thee. What great cupcakes!! They all look amazing!!
OH my god, they all look great, but the fluffer-nutter looks even more yummy!!
Ohh these all are looking yummy. I love very much Orange Cake.