Don't forget the cupcakes when you head out to see July 4th fireworks. Cupcakes are cheaper than the snacks you'll find at whatever festival you are going to, and the cupcakes enjoy watching the show! Eat them when the fireworks are over. That way, they will go out with a bang!
July 4th Cupcake Ideas
Really, any cupcake works for July 4th. But, here are some of my personal picks:
- Smoky BBQ Cupcakes
- Orange Cupcakes Grilled in an Orange
- Strawberry Cupcakes
- Soda Fountain Cupcakes
- Lemon Ice Box Cupcakes
In case it wasn't 100% obvious, the only reason I have this post is because I had to use the July 4th cupcake photo. I was super excited about it and made Jonathan lay down in the grass and get eaten by bugs while I lit sparkler after sparkler for the shot. He's the best! However, he thinks I ruined the shot with the cheesy border.
Yeah, you did. Cool shot, cheesy border.
ReplyDeleteGreat recipes!
Bless his heart! It's a good shot, and I like the patriotic border.
ReplyDeleteThis Picture is just too adorable!
ReplyDeletei've been reading your blog for a while now. You are a fantastic baker and inspirational blogger. I do have just one question - how do you not gain weight baking all these cupcakes? Because, at least for me baking (while not fattening itself) often leads to eating and that is the fattening part.
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to bake and invent recipes but I just can't do it. I'd be gaining back all the weight i've lost.
Anon - Yeah, I know it!
ReplyDeleteKim - Thanks from both of us!
Ivy - Thanks so much!
Jessie - Thanks for your kind words. I have a one cupcake a day rule. That's it. I also am not a huge frosting fan, so I end up removing a bunch of the frosting on the cupcakes I eat.
I am making rootbeer cupcakes. I want to have a rootbeer buttercream icing as well. So do you think that substituting the rb extract for the vanilla will work in this recipe? Or should I go half and half?
ReplyDelete1 pound box (about 3-3/4 cups) powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 - 4 tablespoons milk
Ashley - You could probably just directly substitute the root beer extract. However, the nice thing about making icing is that you can taste along the way. Add the root beer extract in 1/2 t increments and taste after each addition. If you don't get the flavor you like, add some vanilla too! Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I didn't mean to sound so snotty in that first comment.:) I figured since you experiment with your recipes you would know. So thanks again!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, cupcakes! It was great to meet you last week, Stef. Thanks for directing me here. Now I'm going to bake...
ReplyDeleteGreat picture! I love sparklers, but yes, you should take off that border. Less is more ;)
ReplyDeleteyou could get some plastic flags at any giant
ReplyDeleteeagle and put some white iceing on the cake
part
or make a flag by useing color iceing
ReplyDeleteI think the border looks just fine. A bit like the icing on the cupcake...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing
The picture is great. All of them on this site are! I really struggle with taking good shots of the food I create. I am slowly learning. I am headed over to your interview site after the visit here.
ReplyDeleteAshley - No worries. I'm always happy to help where I can.
ReplyDeleteJoel - Nice meeting you too. Thanks for stopping by! Did you see the pics? http://www.jpollackphoto.com code:STLBLOGGERSJUNE2008
Erin - Hah! I know, I just had to go there!
Anon - True - that would be fun!
Louise - Sounds like you are one of the few people with me on the border.
Carrie - Thanks! Did you see the post Jonathan wrote on food photography? That might help. http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/food-photography-techniques-and-tips/