Martha Stewart's Cupcakes
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 5:58PM 
Off the shelf
baking book reviews
This weeks off the shelf is 'Martha Stewart's Cupcakes' 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone's Favorite Treat (Paperback)
Okay, I admit it, I am a Martha fan. I do get a bit "Martha, Martha, Martha" and that can drive the male members of the household a little crazy. This of course does not stop them eating and asking for more whenever I have a day of "Martha baking".
I've baked many of the recipes in 'Martha Stewart's Cupcakes' a 352 page beautifully formatted book full of cupcake recipes, frostings, fillings, plus ways to decorate and package your cupcakes. All done with Martha's impeccable style.
I made the mocha cupcake (pictured top)... flavourful, choc/coffee experience, everyone loved them. Though watch out for those chocolate coated coffee beans, I ate too many of them when setting up the photo and ended up with lots of shaky shots!
The book contains two of my all time favourite cupcake recipes, a one-bowl chocolate cupcake page 152 and 'Yellow Buttermilk Cupcakes' page 26, in my opinion the "perfect yellow cake". From basic vanilla, a range of chocolates, to Amaretto and Pineapple cupcakes, Roasted Banana cupcakes, Lemon Meringue and a host of other flavours.
Filled with cupcake recipes, to die for frostings, gorgeous photos & inspirational tips you will find yourself turning to 'Martha Stewarts Cupcakes' over and over again.