Christmas Cupcake Heaven!

Gemma over at Hidden Gem Cupcakes has three special flavours for her Christmas Cupcakes they are Mince Pie, Chocolate Orange and Gingerbread. Guess what Mr Rum is collecting tomorrow, mmmmmm cupcakes!

Design Team Shout

Nina over at Crafting Time is looking for a Design Team. It doesn't matter what type of craft you do or what your style, whether you are a beginner or experienced crafter, she would love to hear from you. Full details can be found Here, but basically she would like you to email three images of your craft work so she can see your style and quality of work. Don't be shy give it a try x

Hidden Gem Cupcakes

For the most scrummy yummy cupcakes ever check out Gemma at Hidden Gem Cupcakes.

Gemma has been making cakes ever since she was old enough to stand in her mum's kitchen to help her with her baking. Her mum is a fantastic cook and cake maker and taught Gemma so much about how to make great cakes as she was growing up. Gemma has always enjoyed making cakes for other people so decided to turn her passion into a business.

Having the support of her family and friends has made starting up her business so much easier as they are always willings to taste new creations for her! So after lots of experimenting with flavours, testing new ideas and designing, Hidden Gem Cupcakes was born.

Here is the 'Official blurb!'

Beautifully handcrafted and made to order, cupcakes made by Hidden Gem Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, as gifts, or just if you fancy a treat! Based in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire we offer scrumptious bespoke cupcakes, individually crafted to your specifications, using only the finest ingredients. We offer free delivery within 12 miles of Cambourne, with only a small mileage charge added to venues further than 12 miles. No order is too large and we are always happy to chat about flavours, colours and designs to suit your occasion.

Cupcakes!

Recipe ~ Cranberry, Orange & White Chocolate Cupcakes

This is a Pampered Chef recipe that is easy and very yummy!

Ingredients
175 g butter (do not substitute margarine)
40g dried cranberries
70g white chocolate
zest of 1/2 orange
1/2 tsp cinnamon
175g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
175g light soft brown sugar (150g would be better)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Sifted icing sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Method

• Preheat oven to 180C/fan 160C/ Gas 4.
• In bowl, microwave butter, loosely covered, on HIGH 1-1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring after every 30-second interval. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Chop white chocolate. In a bowl combine cranberries, chocolate, cinnamon, flour, baking powder and salt. Zest orange into mix; mix well and set aside. Add brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract to melted butter, whisk until smooth.
• Add butter mixture to flour mixture, fold together just until combined (do not over-mix). Place one scoop of mixture into each well of Silicone Floral Cupcake Pan, dividing mixture evenly.
• Bake 18-22 minutes or until edges of cakes are golden brown. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes in Cupcake Pan. Carefully invert cakes onto cooling rack, dust with sifted icing sugar if desired.