Scrumptious delights to bake at home. Cupcake bakeries are a welcome development that is meeting the enthusiastic delight of everyone. The reason is quite simple - ?they allow us to indulge in an old-fashioned favorite treat. Julie Hasson, baker extraordinaire, brings her expertise to the 125 Best Cupcake Recipes. These are the cupcakes of our mothers and grandmothers, but with a modern twist. Easy-to-execute, these recipes are guaranteed to fill your home with tantalizing baking smells and sweet satisfaction. Recipes include: ?Raspberry Vanilla Cupcakes ?Carrot Zucchini Cupcakes ?Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes ?Malted Espresso Cakes with Malted Milk Icing ?Peanut Butter Cupcakes. Also included are dozens of icing recipes, from Chocolate Fudge Frosting to Buttercream and White Chocolate Glaze. Invaluable baking tips and techniques will appeal to both the novice and experienced baker. Once served these cupcakes will be in serious demand by the whole family. Julie Hasson is a master baker and has worked as a pastry chef, caterer and recipe developer. Her articles and recipes have appeared in Cooking Light, Bon Appetit and Vegetarian Times magazines. She lives in Los Angeles, California. 16 pages of colour photographs
