The Cupcake Generation

The cupcake is the confectionary symbol of our generation. A friend suggested that cupcakes are irresistible because they are 'baby' cakes, and everything is empirically cuter when they are miniature.  While I wholeheartedly agree, many people attribute their popularity to their party favor versatility and modest portion sizes. Still others suggest their demand is maintained by cupcake bakeries setting up shop in every major city. We can't forget New York City's Magnolia (cupcake) Bakery made famous by Carrie and the girls in HBO's Sex and the City. Whatever the reason, the swirly frosting topper is reason enough to go cupcake crazy. Oh, and the taste isn't so bad either!

J xx

Here are some of my favorite products available to satisfy your cupcake cravings!

1.  Estilo Weddings, Cupcake Wrapper: Laser-cut cupcake wrapper.  Easily assembles to slip your favorite cupcake or candy-filled cup into a marvelous display. Chocolate Filigree design.  Create a beautiful cupcake tree, set at each place setting as a party favor, the possibilities are endless. Wrappers are for presentation only.

Click to: www.estiloweddings.com

2. Williams-Sonoma, Gift Cakelet Pan: Bakes six individual cakes shaped like gift-wrapped packages ready for decorating or dusting with confectioners' sugar. Made by Nordic Ware, the cast-aluminum pan has a premium nonstick finish that ensures easy release of the little cakes with all their detail intact.

Click to: www.williams-sonoma.com

3. Sur la Table, Wilton® Giant Cupcake Cake Pan: Great for birthdays! Giant cupcake cake pan is crafted of durable cast aluminum with premium nonstick interior for quick release and easy cleanup; heat-reflective exterior ensures even browning.

Click to: www.surlatable.com

4. Erin Bolger, The Happy Baker available at Chapters Indigo: While there are countless cookbooks on the market, as well as “chick lit” books about dating etiquette and escapades, there’s very little available on the unique topic of “Dating and Baking”…until now.

Click to: www.chapters.inidigo.ca