cupcake 101

bake cupcakes just like saucy, it is the only way i will ever make cupcakes again. the icing recipe saucy shares is also the best icing ever......use it at your own risk...it is dangerously amazing.

here it is if you are feeling brave...


Saucy's Never-Fail Frosting
1 cup butter at room temperature*
1 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature (ie. Crisco)
1 teaspoon white vanilla (ie. Wilton)
4 cups confectioners/icing sugar2 tablespoons whipping cream
Best made in a stand mixer.
Cream together the butter and shortening thoroughly. Add the sugar, one cup at a time until blended. Beat in the vanilla as you go. When the sugar is completely beaten in, make sure the sides of the bowl are scraped down. Add the whipping cream, beating at the highest speed until super fluffy, about one minute. Use immediately. Store covered in refrigerator when not in use.

Saucy and Loopy schooled me in cupcake class 101. Let's just say professional production line. These gals are pros.
Here are a few of our masterpieces.



14 comments :

Jerri-Lea said...

Mmmmm! I think I see decorating tip #233 at work! I used it to ice a bunny for Easter... I really must post something!

Anonymous said...

Way to go Sassy! When can I get in on these private lessons...mmmmm!! D

Anonymous said...

um.... do you dress like that every time you bake? Good woman. I wear my sweats with the hole in the crotch.
Love your blog, and your kitchen is fabulous!

sassy said...

dear anonymous,
crotch holes are great for summer baking thanks for the tip-in the photos above I was on my way out the door to meet my gal pals- I had 15 minutes to get ready as my baby splashed in the tub and I applied mascara as I sang the rubber ducky song.
loved your comment (so did mc dreamy),
sassy

bamemories said...

Is that your kitchen? I love it! We are going to be starting renos on our kitchen this summer/fall and I need some ideas. Would LOVE to check yours out---is that too forward?

Saucy said...

Oh they photographed so nicely! That was a really fun afternoon, we'd do it again in a heartbeat!

oliver rain said...

Are these cupcakes for someone's birthday? They look marvelous. Oh, how I wish I could spend the day baking with you and Saucy. And I also must add that you are looking pretty sassy yourself. And that kitchen! Drool...You have a cute baby, gorgeous husband, are beautiful and you have that kitchen!

Unknown said...

Pretty cupcakes! Pretty cabinetry! We want to see more of your house! :)

Jerri-Lea said...

Sassy, just saw the family pictures! They look great! Can't wait for a visit!

Saucy said...

Sassy, I found the musicians for our party!

Saucy said...

Just to clarify, NOT the Jonas Brothers. What we talked about on Friday.

oliver rain said...

Thanks for the head up!

Leica said...

amazing cupcakes, but I expect nothing less from you goddesses! however the hole in the crotch comment almost made me choke from laughing so hard! I don't think they have met you gordeous girls! can't see that happening anytime soon!LOL!

Tara Leatherdale said...

Hi Sassy and Saucy, for the first time tonight I tried your famous cupcake recipe and icing, I am in heaven!! Thank you so much for sharing it :) It's going to be soo much fun experimenting with flavours etc.
PS: what tips do you use?