Cupcakes on the Brain

I have been dying to make cupcakes. I keep thinking about it. I make lists and search recipes at least once a day. I keep finding new ideas. However, I am on a diet and can’t touch starch (flour) for another few weeks. But I can’t wait to bake!

Here are the ideas for the cupcakes that I want to make. The first one is a fresh peach cupcake with brown sugar icing. Sounds divine, doesn’t it? Plus with all of the plump, juicy fresh peaches roaming the streets this time of year, you just must take advantage of that flavor. I found some really good recipes for this on-line. Next is a cream cheese cupcake with red velvet icing. I have never had this type before. Normally the cupcake is red velvet and the icing is cream cheese. However, my new friend has promised me his family recipe for this icing, so I just need to figure out the cupcake part. Lastly, I want to make an orange marmalade ricotta cupcake. Oh, it is like having a summer party in your mouth. The cake is thicker and moister than most (from the ricotta) but everything turns out perfectly. The first time I ever attempted to bake cupcakes was with the help of the book Cupcakes: From the Cake Mix Doctor written my this lovely lady, Anne Byrn Now, years later, I feel comfortable venturing out on my own. I really am excited!

I have also had ice cream creep in and join the party. But because that contains no starch I have an actual plan to make some. Armed with my ice cream maker I bought last year, I am attempting new recipes. The first will be a strawberry-custard like ice cream. Talk about fresh fruit! The grocery stores can’t get rid of the strawberries fast enough this time of year. I will help, have no worries. I will let you know how my adventures fair.

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