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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Merci Danke Arigato

for a birthday party

Hello wonderful friends! Hmm today is one of those days where I just can't think of something to write about. Other than the fact that I made some deliciously summery cupcakes for a friend's birthday party, I'm drawing a blank here. But there is one thing I wanted to say... THANK YOU!! I know all those celebrity food bloggers get 19280 comments every post, but I'm squealing with joy whenever I get one comment -- it means you guys like me and that's like a super duper feeling.

for a birthday party

I know I've been sorta neglecting my blog lately just being busy n all, but I'm so excited to see that people are still wooed by my baked goodies. And I don't deserve it! :P So I just wanted to give y'all a BIG WARM THANKS and I'm going to try my best to make this an even better blog. Merci danke arigato!

for a birthday party

By the way, I made these new key lime cupcakes and they were really really good. My friend only asked for two things: a summery pair of flavors and green + blue for decoration. She trusted me with the rest of the decision making. And that's all I really needed cuz I got so inspired with that request!! Hahah. As silly as it sounds, the first thing that popped up in my head was the brilliantly coloured sprinkles they sell at bulk barn and from that I decided to go with dark chocolate cake and white billowy frosting, along with a fresh lime cupcake.

for a birthday party

Of course I used my black magic cake for the chocolate cake. And I used an impromptu cream cheese frosting (I originally was going to make simple vanilla buttercream) that I got to halve from the lime cream cheese frosting. The key lime cupcakes weren't actually key lime since I couldn't get my hands on some real Florida key limes but the Mexican limes did the job. I found the recipe from bon appetite. It's a delightful recipe for a delightful cupcake. The limes are definitely a different taste from lemons but equally lovely. Are you a lime-lover? You should give it a try!!

Key Lime Cupcakes

recipe from bon appetite
makes 12 cupcakes


ingredients

CUPCAKES

1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon neon-green food coloring (optional)
3/4 cup buttermilk

FROSTING

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
1/8 teaspoon neon-green food coloring (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line standard muffin pan with 12 paper liners. Whisk both flours in medium bowl. Beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add sugar; beat to blend. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then next 3 ingredients (batter may look curdled). Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions. Fill pan cups 2/3.
2. Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool.
3. For frosting: Beat all ingredients in medium bowl until smooth. Spread over cupcakes.



for a birthday party

26 comments:

  1. beautiful colours, photography, designs.. only if I could taste them.. :'(

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  2. Key-Lime cupcakes? So unique! Very summer, too, so good choice. I just have to say I think your photography is incredible and your presentation is excellent! I can only imagine what they actually taste like...

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  3. I never get lot and lot of comments either but it never bothers me. I'm just happy that anyone other than my family reads my blog, lol. Those cupcakes looks gorgeous. I am such a lime lover. I might have to give them a try!

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  4. I have to make these cupcakes. I love key lime pie and I think my mum would appreciate them too :).

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  5. Amazing photos as always and absolutely love your posts.

    Lime season is about to end so this is a perfect way to say goodbye to them for awhile!

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  6. mmmmm the green frosting looks so yummy. =) i have a key lime cupcake recipe that actually has the graham cracker crust incorporated into the batter. it's legit like eating key lime pie. oh and i tend to use larger limes myself, but because it's practically impossible to yield enough juice unless you buy 20+ key limes!!! little suckers.

    i love your blog btw.

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  7. I just stumbled on your website through tastespotting about a week ago and I love it! Your cupcakes look gorgeous!

    If you like lime, you can also play around with mojito cupcakes. I made it as a cake once, but you can easily switch it to cupcakes. Basically, I made a rum cake with some lime juice and a peppermint lime frosting. It was quite yummy!

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  8. Those hundreds and thousands are fab - and cream cheese frosting?! My mum raves about this! Yummmy!

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  9. Mmmmmmm lime! I've never commented on your blog but I found it quite a while ago. I love it, keep it up. It inspires me to bake even though nothing I ever do will be as beautiful as the things you bake ;) And I definitely want to try those lime cupcakes :)

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  10. these cupcakes are SO cute! wish i could have one right now! i just stumbled across your blog, and i love it!

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  11. WOW key lime? Kill me nowww, sounds soo good!

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  12. Adorable! Don't worry, I'm just now blogging regularly and I'm excited if I even get any comments. The black magic recipe is one of my fav for chocolate cake, but that lime does sound perfect for the end of summer =).

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  13. Your site is on my bookmarks!

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  14. I bet your friend was happy with the delicious cupcakes you brought. The blue and green looks so fun and summery and those key lime cupcakes are now on my must-make list. Thanks for sharing your great recipes with us!

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  15. Hi sarah, I found your blog through tastespotting a while ago and I've been hooked since! Love your photos and your cupcakes are simply classy!

    Keep it up and can't wait to see more! :)

    Julia

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  16. I love the way you make cupcakes! Keep on blogging!

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  17. They look so pretty and the key lime ones sound delicious!

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  18. Beautiful...how to you make the icing swirl on the green cakes...a certain pastry tip?

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  19. you must get this a lot, but wow - those are gorgeous.

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  20. Hi Sarah,
    I'm one of those people who have been reading ur blog but not commenting.. till now!

    I'm dying to try that black magic recipe! Love your blog by the way!

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  21. Your blog is always a treat to visit. =) I can never get enough of your beautiful cupcakes!!

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  22. I get all excited whenever I get a comment too :D

    Those cupcakes look amazing! I love lime flavoured treats.

    Katie xox

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