Here's the batter with the sprinkles. Most recipes call for 1/2 cup .I used a little more for a really dotted effect.The cake batter was Duncan Hines's lemon cake mix.The lemon gives it some bite and kick
It kinds of looks like a beaten egg with red and green pepper bits.
These are the sprinkles used, bought from my Stop & Shop's bakery department.
This is the festive cupcake paper, also bought from Stop & Shop. They're pretty and fun, and the reason I went with green icing. - to provide a nice contrast.
These are my beauties baked. You can see how pretty and colorful they look without the icing.I may try the "naked" look for Valentine's Day (the cupcakes - not ME of course)
These are the ingredients for my favorite cream cheese icing. I went upscake and used Kerry Gold Butter instead of the usual spread. I also added a splash of whole milk to make the icing creamier
Four cups of confectioner's sugar was used. This was right after I creamed the cream cheese and butter together. I microwaved the butter beforehand for thirty seconds to soften it.It really helps.
Two teaspoons of vanilla gives it flavor. I prefer Neisen Massey. They're is the best and purest form of the essence.
I used a lot of green food coloring from McCormick, It looks like a kale leaf snuck in there.Luckily it spread and became a festive leafy green
These are the finished gems. I added a puff of more icing after I spread on an initial layer with my icing spreader (a must have for any home baker)>The puffs were added with my
These are a lot of work but there is a certain amount of fun there.Tomorrow I tackle cookies!!!
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