Chunky Chocolate Mountains...

My 3 year old daughter and I were playing Candyland for the first time and a text message came through to my phone with a request for chocolate on chocolate cupcakes.  I normally make a Ghiradelli type frosting and then scrape some chocolate bar on the top but this time I thought that I would do a bit more.

Here are the Chunky Chocolate Mountain cupcakes..inspired by Candyland...(some with Ghiradelli White Chocolate flakes and some with Ghiradelli chips)

Ghiradelli frosting with mini chips and chocolate fudge cupcake...I had HALF of one and I think my chocolate craving is gone for about....a full day!  YUM!!

Somethin" about Smores...

Hi friends,

I haven't blogged for awhile! I guess it was because I didn't think that Chicken Pot Pies and flower pot painting should be listed on my blog about cupcakes!

Well I have had a obsession with smores lately... I don't know what it is but I can't seem to stop making things with the three perfectly matched ingredients!

Chocolate

Graham Crackers

Marshmallows

YUM!

So here I have posted a little yummy bit of what I have made this afternoon. If you want the recipe...You can find it here at Picky Palate - One of my favorites on Pinterest... Oh and I have been doing that too... I am hooked!!

But I changed it up and used chocolate cake mix and Hershey's milk chocolate squares..

Enjoy!

Everything is coming up Roses!

Baby shower cupcakes for a little "Rosey" girl.

MaTiCaKe Cupcake Decorating Classes

I had the wonderful opportunity to host and teach a cupcake class to a group of homeschool ladies! Here are a few photos of the ladies and their cupcake fabulous!

As a previous corporate trainer, I decided to revisit my love for teaching and offer cupcake classes for birthday parties, bridal showers or a girl's night out! You pick the theme and I supply the cupcakes!
Class prices are based on a "what you need" basis and the number of people attending. Decorations and frosting costs will be discussed upon booking.
Kids parties are limited to 15 children and age appropriate with parent/help involvement.

Looking forward to making cupcake memories!

David and Beth's wedding was a sweet success! Red Velvet/Cream Cheese cupcakes with some added Chocolate liquer in the mix topped with a red raspberry in ruffled cups.
The cake was made by a friend and topped with some great flowers. I did help with all the flowers and I am now interested in possiblly taking a floral class!

More than meets the eye- Transformer cupcakes

Transformer cupcakes for Mikey!

A Birthday Wish....

My husband's boss from Bruce's Catering and Lunchbox asked me to make some cupcakes for his daughter Maegan. Although I was fearful to make my husband look bad, I had the help of Meagan Martin who, is a fabulous cupcake pick maker... (I think she it totally underpaid)...

Everyone loved them and I have been invited to showcase my cupcakes to his Catering business who supplies more television shows I could shake my blender at...

Thanks Larry!

A sweet little vacation....

Hi friends and fellow cupcakers!

Crazy summer with graduation cupcakes, weddings and a few birthdays...

I will not be available for any orders the week of July 1-9th and weekend of August 26-28. Thank you for understanding.

Sweet love...

[}~

Chanda

Mario Brothers

Luke's Mario Brothers extravaganza!

Check out those fabulous picks...

Meagan!!

Moo Moo and Tu Tu's featured our party...

A big huge thank you for Daphne from Moo Moo and Tu Tu's for featuring the party that my husband and I hosted for the Community Pregnancy Clinic... What a blessing to see all these beautiful little gifts running around the back yard and enjoying a beautiful day! Thank you again Daphne and visit her blog! It has some really great ideas and very cool stuff!! Love you Daphne! God bless the babies that we allow to come into the world and God bless those who are not given the chance to change it! My 19 old baby changed mine!

Elvis Cupcakes have left the building..

She has done it once again!! Meagan from Leilanishandmades has made THE perfect pick for the 50's party cupcakes I made. These were Belgium Chocolate cupcakes (I know, nothing related to Elvis or the 50's- just dang good!!) with white frosting and some sprinkles. Put those cute handmade picks on top and they are a hit (no pun intended, well...maybe) Thank you Meagan (again) and Happy Birthday to Mr. Patton!

Princess Caitlyn and her Royal Family

This cute little picks were made for my dear friend Trisha and her baby shower. Of course you know who the culprit is... Leilanishandmades.com!!

Trisha, her husband Nick and her two kids provided the old baby photos and Meagan made some cute little picks for some yummy lemon coconut cupcakes!

Perfect tribute to Trisha, who, is an amazing photographer and friend.

Congrats Trisha!

Thank you Meagan you are awesome!

Mickey/Minnie Mouse Cupcakes

Mickey and Minnie cupcakes with the "swirl" technique. First time trying this and I really like how the design came out.

Line the seam of the bag with food coloring and fill the bag with your white frosting. It is really cool!

Happy Birthday Tommy and Taylor!!

March Showers, bring Candace Flowers....

Kristin Clark's Garden Shower Garden Clothing

The Beautiful Origami Flowers by Jake

(his mom is pretty talented too)

Miss Kristin's Seat More of those fabulous flowers Punch glasses big enough for punch and frozen strawberries Buckeyes, mini pancakes with cream cheese and peach preserves, chicken salad sandwiches and mini apple pies (just a few of the things that I made) Bookcase filled with some of the gifts that I gave at the shower

Amazing "Thank you" Favors by Meagan at Leilani Handmades

Happy Valentines Day Cupcake!~

Valentines Day is arriving and I am excited to be making a few lovely cupcakes for dessert...
Special 6pk tied with a perfect red ribbon for the love birds. Red Velvet, Chocolate and Vanilla Bliss cupcakes to choose from.
Local only.
Contact me at Maticakes4u@gmail.com

Valentine Zinger Cupcakes

As a kid, I used to ride my bike to a local Dolly Madison store and buy these delicious red coconut cupcakes. When I made these the other day, I couldn't help but close my eyes, take a bite and remember the simplier days of the $.25 cent treat.
Thanks Dad for your extra pocket change each weekend....

FOOTBALL CUPCAKES

If these were for the Superbowl- I would have used cheese in the recipe...
Football Cupcakes for a 40th Birthday!

Shower me with duckies...

Baby shower cupcakes with duckies and swirled blue cake and frosting.
The butterfly decor on top made by one of the best wedding coordinator/wedding supply lady ever.. Meagan Martin leilanihandmades.com

Holly Jolly CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE

Just had a few orders the other day and donated some to a Christmas church event for women.
Not my best work but wait till you see my next creation coming in 48 hours...
The orders will be coming in like madness.... bwahahahaa... Sweet [}~

IRON MAN CUP and CAKE !

Iron man cupcakes and cake for cousin Gina and her boys... The base on the cake lights up too!