Vanilla Heaven Success!

With no major disasters, extra trips to the store, or tears I successfully made Dylan's birthday cupcakes!  I combined past experience with some tips offline to make this job enjoyable and truly easy. 

Finished product!

Here are some helpful tips for treats you can't afford to mess up on: :) 

• Cake flour makes a difference!  Although, regular flour is a fine substitute if you don't want to spend the extra money.

• Buttermilk in the batter is something you won't regret. :)  You could even add it to a box mix to have extra moisture and some more yum-yum in your mouth.
• No need to buy pastry bags or pastry tips unless you think you will use them in the future.  I put the icing in a freezer bag and cut the corner to fashion a homemade bag.  Worked like a charm!
• Plan ahead!  I did one step a day for three days.  Day 1- decorative icing Day 2- cupcakes Day 3- cupcake frosting and drop off.  So much more fun than spending hours in the kitchen in one sitting.  I would definitely be more likely to throw in the towel and go out to eat after such a long episode!
• Lastly, don't be afraid to try anything!  Always have extra sticks of butter just in case you have around two. :)

Yumm

 Aaron posing with the fresh pre-frosted cupcake and I forgot to mention the cups were footballs.
So boy! :)  He was so engrossed in his movie he wouldn't smile.
What movie captivated Aaron more than my homemade with love cupcake?

(a) Kill Bill
(b) a John Wayne western
(c) Top Gun
(d) Sleepless in Seattle....hahahhaha

If you guess right I'll be happy to make you cupcakes from the Daniel kitchen! :)

I've got great news to come in the next few weeks!  I can't wait to share.  And no, I'm not preggo so don't get excited. ;)

Much love,
  Nicole