Today I made Martha Stewart's strawberry cupcakes from her cupcake book.
Fresh strawberries are used in both the batter and the meringue buttercream frosting. Decadent!
Please enjoy some photos, but please excuse my horrible frosting job. I am new to piping and am still in practice mode. A large, open star tip would've been a lot nicer for these.
This is a labor intensive recipe, but the scrumptious sweet strawberry taste sure is worth it! They would be so nice for a special occasion. I made these with a hand-held mixer. I probably wouldn't make these again until I get a stand mixer.
It is chilly here in the Chicago suburbs. March is always still cold here. The past couple days I have seen robin birds bobbing by, so winter is out of here soon, thank goodness. I am so eager and filled with anticipation for springtime!
Lara,
ReplyDeleteOnly you could make pink cupcakes look so lovely! They look delicious ...and the presentation is just beautiful. :)
Good luck on your exam! xo
those look amazing. i will be over in a minute. hahaha. i am not a baker. you did a beautiful job. i love the font you used in the photos. would you mind sharing? i think it would be a wonderful font for graduation announcements. thanks lara.
ReplyDeleteLara, these look so amazing! And I have to agree with Traci above, the font in the photo is beautiful.
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Oh my gosh they look good...I would make you a tea anytime(you could bring the treats) x0x0
ReplyDeleteYou always have such breathtaking photos Lara~ and your treats look so yummy and beautiful~ Hugs, Rachel
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Sigh....always so lovely here Lara.
ReplyDeleteHow delectable those cupcakes look!
And the flowers are simply beautiful...
Deborah :)
I think you did a fabulous job with the frosting! And your pictures are beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteDid you hear that we are supposed to have torrential thunderstorms tonight and then snow tomorrow? I hope they are wrong!
XO,
Janie
Ahhhhh....Lara.....those look soooo good! LUV strawberries and anything strawberry! :) Good luck with your midterms, sweetie! I know that you'll do just fine on them! :)
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Those look mighty tasty Lara. I don't think I'd be able to stop at one. I made Martha Stewart's buttercream frosting one year for my daughter's birthday cupcakes and it was an absolute nightmare. You are certainly right about it being labor intensive.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your midterm! What are you studying? ♥ Tricia
Lara~ yum!! These would be beautiful for a wedding, I think. You should seriously start photographing for a book or magazine, seriously! You have a lovely eye for composition and editing! ;-)
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p.s. I only have a hand mixer, too! Someday.....
Those cupcakes look absolutely delicious, Lara, and your presentation is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, and thanks for the camera info!! :)
xoxo,
Jo
My dear Lara,
ReplyDeletethank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog.
Your blog with this beautiful pictures is so great and wonderful, I like it!
My english is not so good ;-), but I´ll do my very best :-)
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Take care of you,
Sonja
Oh my dear Lara.. I love your pictures so much..
ReplyDeleteyour cupcakes looks so delicous..
Kisses Susi
Lara, those look to beautiful to eat! However, I could probably force myself to taste one or two. :) Your images are gorgeous and I am so happy the robins are making their way north again! Good luck on your test my friend. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, these cupcakes look so delicious!
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Oh yum...
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting me on your sidebar Lara!;) I love the photo of Merlin btw~such a cutie! Hugs,Rachel
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Lara, thank you for telling me the name of the font. I hope you don't mind that I am using it now. I actually have been looking for the name because it is the default font that came on the invitation I am using for my giveaway announcement. THANK YOU!!!
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Linen & Verbena
I think I am going to have to bake these tomorrow. So delicious! Strawberry desserts are my absolute favorite and each birthday I always have strawberry shortcake.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures look so scrumpcious! I want that cupcake! gorgeous photography..if you dont mind I will post one pic on my blog in the future? I will def add your link. You have a pretty blog!!
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Pearl
Lara, I sent you an email with the information about the font. Let me know if you need any help.
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Linen & Verbena
PS Thanks for adding me to your sidebar :)
Ohhh....they look delicious dear Lara and what a lovely pictures you made.
ReplyDeleteHere it was a sunny day and it was a wonderful day to be outside. I have also each winter a little Robin brid in the garden, it's my favorit bird.
Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Warm wishes, Mea
Oh Lara, these Cupcakes look so delicious! I love Strawberries...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely post about our book. I am so happy that you like it...
Spring is coming slowly here too.
I wish you a perfect weekend,
hugs & kisses, Mira
Gorgeous photos, Lara. The strawberries look so delicious... can I come over to your place to sample one?
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and yummy!
ReplyDeletethis is a cupcake dream!
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