Cake Boss & Cupcakes

Hi, it's Debbi from Cakes to You!

Has anyone ever tasted Champagne cake? That has become one of our specialties. I just heard about wine flavored cakes too. Can't wait to try that one.

Been watching alot of the foodie shows. I especially enjoy watching Cake Boss. If you have never tuned in, you'll have to catch an episode or two. It's not just about cakes. It's also about family, the bakery's history and the way all the employees (mostly Italians) work together. It's pretty comical and extremely enjoyable. They make some real masterpieces. Masterpieces that also have hefty pricetags. Word has it, most of the cakes start at $1700.00. Wow! I wonder what the highest priced one costs.

Cupcake shows are also a big thing now. These creations put hundreds, sometimes even thousands of cupcakes together to create a massive display. The displays usually have a theme. The show provides each contestant with a carpenter to build the display according to the "cupcaker's" vision.  Of course, these shows also have challenges, where each contestant is vying for not only the title but a cash prize as well. It's amazing the things they can create with cupcakes. About 20 years ago, I started the concept of placing cupcakes together to make one cake that pulls apart. I thought that was ingenious, but that is nothing compared to the cupcake creativity you see now.

There are so many unique flavors too! Too many to mention. It used to be ice cream stores would pride themselve with how many flavors they could offer. Now cupcake flavors have surpassed the number of ice cream flavors Baskin Robbins has to offer. Just think of the possibilities!

Well, until next time always remember... Eat cake first!!!

Debbi