Red White and Blueberry Cupcakes

Red White and Blueberry Cupcakes 

Baking cupcakes is something I enjoy doing.  I have no formal training, unless you count that Home Ec class I took in high-school, or was it Jr. High?   I can't walk into the kitchen and whip up cupcakes without a recipe.  As much as my man thinks I should be on Cupcake Wars , I couldn't do it.  I can and I do tweak cupcake recipes and when I find a cupcake that sounds delicious at a bakery I can't get to, I can combine recipes to recreate it. But I can't bake from scratch with no recipe. 

This is just what I did with The White Rabbit Bakery July seasonal flavor, Red, White and Blueberry. Their cupcake is a vanilla cake with blueberries baked into the batter. Topped with vanilla buttercream and strawberry compote. 

I tweaked their seasonal flavor a little.  I made vanilla cake mix and loaded it with blueberries.  I like A LOT of berries in my cake batter, I always add more than what the recipes call for.  I like people to get berries in every bite and it makes the cupcakes healthy right ;) 

While the cupcakes cooled I made the strawberry compote.  White Rabbit Bakery 's description sounds like the strawberry compote is mixed into the buttercream frosting. I used the compote as a filling.  So each bite of the cupcake you got blueberries and strawberries.  I then topped the cupcakes with vanilla buttercream.  

Besides enjoying baking and eating the cupcakes, I love the reaction I get from my friends when I tell them about the cupcakes I baked.  They always ask me to bring them into work.  The day I had made these red, white and blueberry cupcakes my friend came by the house for a visit.  I described the cupcakes and asked her if she wanted one and she immediately said, YES please! 

Every time I bring cupcakes to work that I baked my co-workers tell me I need to sell them.  I even had a friend ask me out of the blue one day, "Do you think you would enjoy baking every day?" When I asked her why she wouldn't elaborate but I could tell from the look on her face there was more to her question than she was letting on. 

I don't think I'd enjoy baking every thing, but I would enjoy baking cupcakes.  Maybe when I'm done with my day job I'll open Fizzy Party's Cupcakes.  I'd be a home baker. I wouldn't want a brick and mortar shop. I'd offer weekly or maybe monthly flavors.  Probably weekly because there's so many flavors I want to bake.  I'd only offer cupcakes, no cakes. 

Yep, I've kind of put some thought into it.  The idea is in the back of my brain, just in case I ever decide to pursue it. 

If these cupcakes sounded good to you, check out last month's seasonal flavor from White Rabbit Bakery that I recreated.  Raspberry Lemonade. 

4th of July Disco Pool Party

Happy 4th of July 

**Oriental Trading was awesome and sent me product in exchange for styling a party**

This 4th of July add a little disco to your party.  Ok, so maybe you're thinking, where's the disco?  Maybe you're thinking, all I see is patriotic and sparkle.  That sequined lantern from Oriental Trading made me think disco when I saw it.  All that's missing is the music of  the Bee Gees and Donna Summer playing.  

Fill up the kiddie pool, set out some chairs for relaxing and don't forget the sunscreen.  You don't want your guests going home burnt. That's no fun. Trust me, I know. I'm a red head.

Kids love the sparkle too.

Fruit never lasts at my summer parties.   Stop at your local farmers market and pick up what's in season.  Your guests will love the taste of freshness. Before they enjoy a cookie of course.

Don't forget the party favors.  Bubbles, glowing rings and temporary tattoos are all inexpensive and fun party favors.

Oh you know I had to have cookies and cupcakes at my party. It's just not a party without them.  Maybe you have A/C in your house. I don't. So I picked up store bought cupcakes and cookies. I wasn't about to turn on my oven or stay up till midnight when the house cooled down to bake.  I added my tulle poms to dress up the cupcakes and I don't know many people who can resist Loft House Cookies.

This table linen totally looks disco to me. Boogie Fever... Got to boogie down- The Sylvers 

Poms available in many colours here 

Good times with friends is where it's at when it comes to throwing a 4th of July party.

Will you be throwing a 4th of July party?  Leave me a comment and let me know.

Shop this party:
Concept, styling and photography by- Fizzy Party
Patriotic pool, drink coasters,  sequin lantern, star kabobs,  golf ball cups, - Oriental Trading
Star garland- Fancy & Fold
Disco table linen, glitter 4, patriotic table linen- Joann  
Tulle poms - Fizzy Party

4th Of July Cupcakes

4th of July is here and whether you make cupcakes yourself or buy store bought cupcakes, here's 5 easy ways to decorate them up. 

Fresh fruit is always a great option. You get to sneak in a little healthy ;)  You might remember these cupcakes from here.

Tulle poms in red, white and blue bring the party to the cupcakes.
Available here

Little sprinkle stars available at craft stores in the baking aisle are like little fireworks on top your cupcake. 

Larger red, white and blue stars from Sweet Works  and found at your local craft stores in the baking aisles. 

GIANT gumballs from Sweet Works make a super easy topping. 

Happy 4th of July!  If you decorate up your cupcakes send me a picture and I'll feature it on my FB page.