Tagged ‘A Baker’s Field Guide to Cupcakes’
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A Valentine Treat: Dede is Cookstr’s Chef of the Day!
We’re thrilled to announce that Cookstr has once again recognized our baker-in-residence Dede Wilson as their chef of the day! Dede’s baking knowledge extends far beyond the basics; from flavor combinations to presentation, she’s an expert in all fields. She’s the author of 15 cookbooks including our entire A Baker’s Field Guide series, Truffles, The Birthday Cake Book, and most recently, Cake Balls. In addition to penning cookbooks, Dede is a Contributing Editor to Bon Appétit and frequently appears on TODAY and Dr. Oz among other shows.Read more on A Valentine Treat: Dede is Cookstr’s Chef of the Day!…
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If we had to choose: our favorite HCP sweets!
In honor of yesterday being Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, and tomorrow being Valentine’s Day, our staff here at The Harvard Common Press has decided to be completely honest and reveal their absolute favorite dessert recipe from some of our sweetest titles!
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Bananas Foster Cupcakes
By Dede Wilson
DESCRIPTION: Yellow cupcakes get some sweet ripe bananas folded into the batter. Then more bananas are sautéed with butter, caramelized with brown sugar, and flambéed with rum! Whipped cream crowns it all. You will want to serve these in individual bowls.
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Champagne Cupcakes
By Dede Wilson
Recipe: “Champagne” Cupcakes
Summary: White or yellow cupcakes are topped with a poured white fondant glaze. After the fondant fi rms up, small champagne glasses are piped on top; edible glitter and very pearly dragées form “champagne bubbles.”
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Baker’s Field Guides in the News
11/28/12
A Baker’s Field Guide to Doughnuts featured on Sugar Loco: “The tough part is going to be choosing which one to create and destroy first. Amazing original recipes to a few copycats, my mouth is watering.” Read full review here. -
Culinary Costumes
As darkness slowly starts to creep into the early hours of the day, decaying leaves scatter the quiet streets, and an eerie chill begins to fill the air, this can only mean one thing– Halloween is coming!
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Tombstone Cupcakes
By Dede Wilson
Recipe: Tombstone Cupcakes
Summary: There are several chocolate-covered graham crackers on the market. Keebler Fudge Shoppe Deluxe Grahams have a good “tombstone” shape. While you could just make additional frosting and use a small round tip to write the “RIPs,” it is much easier to use the Wilton Icing Writer, which is a very convenient and easy-to-use tool for writing on small areas.
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Cookstr’s Author of the Day: Dede Wilson
I could not be more excited to congratulate our baker-in-residence Dede Wilson for being named Cookstr‘s Author of the Day! From cupcakes to birthday cakes, and truffles to treacle, Dede has covered it all. She is the author of 13 books, including our entire A Baker’s Field Guide series, Truffles, and my personal favorite, The Birthday Cake Book. In addition to her workload as a prolific cookbook author, she is also a contributing editor for Bon Appétit. With over 25 years in the professional food industry, there’s a reason Dede is your go-to girl for all things baking-related. -
Poured Fondant Glaze
By Dede Wilson
This is a simple poured glaze that firms to a satiny finish. It starts out as a white icing, but can easily be turned into a rich chocolatey icing by following the last step below. In fact, it is very easy to divide the recipe in half and make both flavors at once. See pages 14–15 for a brief description of fondant glazing techniques. Individual recipes give more thorough descriptions of how to use this glaze. This glaze is best if used immediately, but may be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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My Favorite Halloween Cupcakes
I’m linking up with Recipe Lion today to share one of my favorite Halloween recipes!
With packaged candy so readily and constantly available at this time of year, it’s easy to fall into that boring trap. But Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and that’s why I find baking some homemade spooky cupcakes so much more fun and spirited than sitting around with a bag of candy corn!
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Chocolate Cupcakes
By Dede Wilson
Summary: Look no further for dark, moist, classic chocolate cupcakes. The cupcakes will keep for 2 days at room temperature in an airtight container or for 1 week frozen in an airtight container.
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The best television week of the year is here…
SHARK WEEK.
The Discovery Channel’s week-long look into the world of sharks first premiered in 1987. Since then, it has become an infamous annual occasion to look forward to, now broadcasted in over 70 countries.