News from The Sweet SpotNews from The Sweet Spothttp://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012-04-30T14:04:22ZSquarespaceGirl Scoutshttp://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/4/30/girl-scouts.html[Your Name Here]2012-04-30T13:55:50Z2012-04-30T13:55:50Z

I was teaching a cupcake decorating class with some sales savvy Girl Scouts, who inspired these cupcakes. I ordered a case of Samoas and a case of Thin Mints for these limited edition flavors.

The Samoa is a coconut cake with Samoa pieces baked in the cake. It is topped with chocolate buttercream, caramel and a whole Samoa.

The Thin Mint is our mint chocolate cake with crushed thin mints baked in the cupcake. It is topped with our mint green vanilla buttercream and a whole Thin Mint.

I'm proud to feature these delicious flavors, while supporting a very worthy organization.

]]>Cars!http://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/4/30/cars.html[Your Name Here]2012-04-30T13:50:37Z2012-04-30T13:50:37Z

I LOVE this cake! The Cars characters have been a favorite in the shop for a while, but I love the new spin, including the child's age as the shape of the racetrack.

]]>Cheryl's Shootershttp://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/2/8/cheryls-shooters.html[Your Name Here]2012-02-08T01:50:17Z2012-02-08T01:50:17Z

I am officially obsessed! I have been researching these little gems for a while and am do excited to finally offer them.

They can be made with any cake/frosting combo you can think of and can even be mixed! Carrot and pumpkin layered with cream cheese frosting. Lemon and chocolate layered with raspberry buttercream. The possibilities are endless.

They travel so well! Lay them flat in a bakery box and keep them cool and you will arrive at your destination with your pops beautifully in tact.

We can customize them! This picture doesn't show our label because I wanted you to see the pops, but we can add a custom label for showers, birthdays and corporate gifts.

These awesome treats are $3 each (custom labels are an additional cost)

]]>Video Game Cupcakeshttp://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/1/22/video-game-cupcakes.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-22T19:28:25Z2012-01-22T19:28:25Z

I just found out that you can have a van come to your home for your child's birthday that is filled with every video game system you could ever want. What an awesome idea for your little gamer's party!

Of course, such a cool party needs cupcakes that are just as cool. I used my edible printer to create these fondant game controller toppers for each cupcake.

]]>Blueberry Pancake Cupcakeshttp://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/1/22/blueberry-pancake-cupcakes.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-22T01:30:33Z2012-01-22T01:30:33Z

Maple cake with blueberries, dipped in maple syrup, topped with vanilla buttercream, drizzled with more maple syrup.

This cupcake pairs well with our French Toast and Bacon for your next brunch.

]]>Valentines Dayhttp://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/1/20/valentines-day.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-20T23:53:35Z2012-01-20T23:53:35Z

This is a buttercream cake decorated with fondant conversation hearts. Great for Valentines Day, an anniversary or a proposal.

]]>Carrie's Bridal Showerhttp://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/1/17/we-need-some-bright-colors-on-tuis-dreary-day.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-17T17:21:09Z2012-01-17T17:21:09Z

These cupcakes were done for a bridal shower for a very close childhood friend. She loves bright colors and the shower theme was daisies. Originally we planned to use sugar flowers, but I am so glad we used real flowers.

For anyone planning a shower or wedding, real flowers can be a gorgeous addition to your cake or cupcakes. A few things to keep in mind:
1. Make sure you pick a flower that is food safe. Not all flowers are ok for consumption.
2. This is the time to go organic. Let your florist know the flowers will be coming into contact with food.
3. You want a sturdy flower that can withstand some time without water. Hydrangeas are beautiful but wilt quickly once their water source is cut off. On the other hand gerber daisies and roses hold up well on cakes and cupcakes.

]]>NJ License Plate Cakehttp://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/1/16/nj-license-plate-cake.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-16T04:02:04Z2012-01-16T04:02:04Z

As a devout Jersey girl I love this cake! We did this for a new driver on his 17th birthday.

]]>Tell the truth......http://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/1/14/tell-the-truth.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-14T22:24:43Z2012-01-14T22:24:43Z

Do you eat the batter or cookie dough or God forbid lick the spoon or the bowl? Even worse, are you on of those awful mothers that allows your children to do so?!? Yet you're still here to tell about it.

As a proud batter eater of 30 years, I encourage you to keep on lickin'! After all, it's the best part!

]]>Horse Cakehttp://www.sweetspotbakeshoppe.com/news-from-the-sweet-spot/2012/1/14/horse-cake.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-14T22:17:27Z2012-01-14T22:17:27Z

This is a fondant horse on a buttercream cake for a birthday party.

Money saving tip: Fondant accents and/or figures on a buttercream cake is a great way to get the polished look of fondant without the expense of a fondant covered cake.

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