Cupcake Competition!

Photo courtesy of member Arleen Sotomayor.

Cupcake Fans and Icing Magicians,do you have what it takes to be 4 Girls Glocal Leadership [4GGL] ActivistBaker of the YEAR? 
...Make a Difference with your Icing~support 4GGL.org's mission to empower the worlds poorest girls.
4GGL.org, a 501(c)(3) organization, invites NY Cupcake Decorators and talented ICING Magicians to send them your entry today.

Have a chance to be a showcased ActivistBaker in 4GGl's upcoming
event for Sept 18th, 2011, be chosen to attend their event and showcase your BEST in 4GGL's Cupcake Festival, in Astoria Queens at the new Omonia Next Door's-GreenSky Ampitheatre in Astoria New York (home of the original Big Fat Greek Wedding Cake) -
You will be contributing your talents and raising funds and for this much needed
cause.

This year's theme is "4GGL GLocal acts to change our world
empowering the worlds poorest girls
Educate~ Equip~ Engage~ Empower~ Evaluate!

Contest ends August 30th. All winning participants will be contacted by Sept 3rd. For more information and to enter contact: geocolors1@gmail.com

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Read about their cause: www.4GGL.org

As Easy as Pie: Karen Tacks' Cherry Pie Cupcakes!

I think of Karen Tack as an old "friend in my head".  I love her ingenius approach to decorating; taking simple steps to create jaw dropping cupcakes. Her designs are easy enough for a novice baker--no need to sweat over a cake decorating class to create any of Karen's fabulously decorated cupcakes.



July is a time for picnics, bar-b-ques, and family gatherings. Karen's sweet little "cherry pie" cupcakes are sure to be a hit. The cherry pie cupcakes are just one of many creative cupcake designs in her latest book, What's New, Cupcake?

Cupcake Biz Class 4/11

Photo courtesy of member Quinton Bailey, owner My Fluff 'n Stuff.

Join Cupcakes Takes the Cake Meetup on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 6:30pm and learn the ins and out of the competitive cupcake business. The Cupcake Business Class takes place at New Work City, 412 Broadway, Fl 2, New York NY 10013, 212-226-1585. Admission is $50.00 per person.

Silver Spoon Bakery Holds Cupcake Contest for Charity!

These cupcakes were designed by member Jeanette.

Silver Spoon Bakery, a bake shop that specializes in traditional and gluten-free treats is holding its first "Caring with Cupcakes" online contest to discover its next best cupcake. Name and design your cupcake flavors and if selected as the winner, Silver Spoon Bakery will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of your special cupcake to your favorite charity and feature your winning cupcake on Facebook!  To enter visit Silver Spoon Bakery website or Facebook page! The winner will be announced on April 30th!

Member Spotlight: Sachiko's "To Die For" Cupcake Toppers!

Member Sachiko Windbiel's garden themed cupcakes take the cake! Sachiko, originally from Japan, graduated from a vegetarian cooking school three years ago but her true passion is playing with sugar.

Besides turning out delicious and fabulous cupcakes at her shop Mimi Cafe Union, Sachiko also makes exquisite cupcake towers  and toppers to show them off.  You can order cupcake toppers and cupcake towers on her website or her online store at  Etsy.

World's Largest Bake Sale Moments

It's a beautiful day for a bake sale and, while sadly I couldn't make it to the sale today, intrepid member Lynn arrived early to the Sale. There was a Sandra Lee sighting and Emeril sighting but, no Duff.

By the time the doors opened the room was literally packed wall to wall with foodies and cupcake enthusiasts. However, Lynn managed to fight her way to Amy DeGiulio's cupcake table. Amy, owner of Sugar Flower Cake Shop, and friend of NYC Cake Decorators, runs her custom cake business on the principle that fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients make the best tasting cupcakes and wedding cakes in New York City. Amy uses honey cultivated from NYC rooftop apiaries, and organic milk from Milk Thistle Farm in New York. Lynn snapped up  Amy's pomegranate and honey cupcakes--yummy!

Amy is also noted for her sugar flowers, hence the name Sugar Flower Cake Shop. Amy is currently scheduling sugar flower classes in her new shop to share her love of sugarcraft with others.

After saying goodbyes to Amy, Lynn just couldn't decide on which other delicious confections she should try. It was a difficult job, but she was more than up to the challenge.

Alas, Lynn had to leave before she was able to see Duff, but enjoyed the bake sale just the same. Although the event wasn't truly the world's largest bake sale [in size], it certainly had the world's biggest heart with proceeds going to the Food Bank of New York.

Nifty Cupcake Baking Cups at Bake it Pretty!

Red Victorian StayBrite Baking Cups sold at "Bake It Pretty" are a new product that is foil lined to ensure that cupcake liners stay vibrant after baking. They are so sturdy that you don't even need a cupcake pan.