Pop quiz:
What do you get when you have three lovely young ladies with birthdays just days apart?
a. A celebratory dinner to kick the night off
b. A Gossip Girl-themed dance party where the DJ's spinning great tunes all night and guests are dressed a la Blair Waldorf and Nate Archibald
c. A perfect occasion for cupcakes
d. All of the above
This one's a no-brainer, people. The answer is d!
Obviously.
I was thrilled when Jessica requested a batch of cupcakes for her joint birthday celebration with friends Jen and Tiffany. Two different cupcakes to cater to an assortment of tastes -- for the three birthday girls
and their dinner guests. Here's what my assistant and I whipped up:
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Red Velvet cupcakes with Bailey's cream cheese frosting -- these bad boys have been a crowd favorite lately with their rich buttermilk cake base, hint of cocoa, and generous swirl of cream cheese frosting infused with Bailey's Irish cream.
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For the chocoholics (and we
never forget the chocoholics), we made some Midnight Mocha cupcakes:
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Dark chocolate cupcakes with Kahlua poured into the batter for a deep coffee flavor, all topped with silky chocolate mousse frosting. While the decadent mousse might nudge you towards a food coma after a heavy meal, it's the Kahlua that'll keep you wired and ready for a night of partying. Something to the effect of a Red Bull vodka, but far more pleasant, wouldn't you agree?
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Happy birthday, Jessica, Jen, and Tiffany! I hope you ladies had an evening as fabulous as you are and as Upper East Side-esque as can be...just short of lunching on the Met steps with Queen B.
XOXO,
Carrie Cakeaway
1 comment:
These are looking absolutely amazing. I wish I could eat these right now. At the local event space NYC I also threw a stunning first birthday bash for my daughter and would be working on the cupcakes on my own. Have found some unique and easy recipes online.
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