Mini!

This is my first batch of mini-cupcakes that I have ever done! It takes a lot of careful work to fill those many little cups, but I was not let down. The frosting is a basic vanilla frosting from scratch and I learned that investing in a good vanilla extract is worth it and next time I might even try heavy whipping cream instead of just milk to thin it out and real vanilla bean. As for the piping, is does make a difference in regard to presentation! I added the dime for a little perspective on the size. Stay tuned, tonight I am making something even better!

CoCoNuTs II

First of all, a certain someone said something about the crumbs on my cake platter so I had to do a re-do of the photograph. Notice, there are two more slices gone (I had to convince a total stranger to take a piece last night and then I had another this afternoon). I am bringing this into work tomorrow to share with the faculty.





Second of all, I made it to the second item of my ambitious list, coconut chicken fingers and tangy apricot sauce.

I attempted to do a double layer for extra crispiness, but things didn't work out so well I believe because I baked these babies. So, see below I have my preparation line....




And, the final product!




Third of all, I will make strong attempts at making my Alice in Wonderland sugar cookies this week, but the rest of my night is dedicated to grading homework, classwork, and projects!

CocoNuts

Vanilla Cake (out of a box) + Vanilla Icing (from scratch) + Angel Coconut Flakes = a pretty good cake, if I say so myself, I just wish I had someone to share it with!