Cup takes the Cake

So I still haven't figured out how to fix my blog template.

Alright, I haven't even TRIED. It's true.

I'm busy. And since I know you're busy too, I think you'll cut me some slack. I mean, you didn't even really have time to stop and read this blog did you? What else should you be doing right now? Hmmmmm?

Wait, don't go away!! Stay. Grab a cup-o-lemonade...a big, frothy beverage, and take a minute to relax. I'm going to. Let's enjoy some silence together.

No. That's not right. Let's talk!

Let's talk about food!!

Oh food, hello food. Welcome. Sit a spell. You have friends here.

Specifically, let's talk cupcakes.

I love cupcakes.

I LOVE cupcakes.

And the more I make, the more I love. And the more I love, the more I make. I think you get the idea.

Well, this cupcake love has turned into a slight obsession and now I have the urge to bake, bake, bake cupcakes of all shapes, sizes, flavors and frostings!

I have a request for bridal shower cupcakes for Thursday night and I literally laid awake last night dreaming up cupcakey combinations!

I plotted, I planned, I frosted in my head. And I came up with...

Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

I know. That's not exciting but, here it comes...

with...
wait for it...

Burgundy Fondant Roses!!

Ahhhh!!

I've never worked with fondant before! What am I thinking??

I'm nervous, and excited...and planning a "test run" tonight.

I found a recipe for Marshmallow Fondant (which is supposed to be yummier than store bought fondant). And since I spit on the idea of pretty cupcakes that taste bad...I will try it out. I mean seriously, what is the point of a gorgeous cupcake that tastes bad?? It's all about the flavor people. If allowed, I'd just take frosting in one hand, cake in the other, smoosh 'em together and shove them right into my mouth.

And of course there's inspiration.

So here it is:

Do you feel the love?

These delectable and astoundingly beautiful cupcakes were made by Bakerella. A truly talented woman, and an addictive blog. I stalk. I stalk with fervor!

I'll let you know how it goes. And I'll post pictures.

Sometime before the New Year.

I promise!