They may be called "Babycakes," but the results are definitely grown up. The Babycakes Cupcake Maker" is one of the most popular entries into the small appliance category in recent years. Over one million units of this nifty and charming appliance were sold last year, with the numbers only expected to increase as news, reviews and word spread about this ingenious appliance. "The Babycakes Cupcake Maker" is a stand-alone appliance that sits on the countertop, has a cooking area and closes with a hinged and handled lid. It features a nonstick surface that contains eight compartments for baking cupcakes, muffins, cheesecakes, hand pies and tarts, quiches, scones, pot pies or appetizers. It's hugely efficient -- it can bake eight cupcakes in just five to eight minutes -- so you can begin to understand the huge appeal. It also comes with an icing bag, decorating tips and crust tools to ensure perfect results every time. These deliciously delightful recipes have been created specifically for use in the maker and go from breakfast to bridal showers to after-school snacks and elegant parties. They include: ? Red velvet cupcakes ? Cookies and cream cupcakes ? Pink lemonade cupcakes ? Black forest cupcakesMojito tart cupcakes ? Pumpkin cheesecake ? Almond raspberry cheesecake ? Southern pecan pie bliss ? Coconut cream tart ? Bacon, egg toast cup ? Cheesy hash browns ? Spicy empanadas with three fillings ? Homestyle pot pies ? Fresh tomato pizza bites ? Artichoke tomato bundles. Fun, fast and delicious -- what more could you ask? AUTHOR: Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss are recognized as leading experts in small appliances and wrote the booklet that is packed with the Babycakes cupcake baker by Select Brands. Their recipes appear regularly in the James Beard Award-winning column "Eating for Life" in the Kansas City Star, and they appear regularly on national television. ILLUSTRATIONS: 24 colour photos
