Friday, February 27, 2009

Bywater Arts Market: 2/21 - Mardi Gras weekend, and new cakes!

For the Bywater Arts Market, I made my usual cookie favorites, and then explored the exciting world of cakes and cupcakes. My new favorite cookbook is Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. Here are some variations I gleaned from there. (pics are in order last to first).

"Red" Velvet Cake with ButterCream Frosting


frosting stages


finished mini-cake, dusted with cocoa and cinnamon. yum!


Buttercream Frosting (vegan, yes)


Not quite the fire-engine red like some - I used beet juice. Nutritious!


a personal creation - Chocolate Peanut Butter Bombes
(Chocolate Chip cookie crumble + Peanut Butter, rolled in Chocolate + Coconut = Magic!)


Mocha Cupcakes w/Ganache Frosting and Shredded Coconut


The 8" round version of the Red Velvet Cake, with Choco-Tahini Frosting




somehow, the batter seems redder than after it bakes...

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