tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post5850523786001514942..comments2024-03-17T15:44:09.282-07:00Comments on In Erika's Kitchen: Countdown to Kelly Ripa, day 21: Chocolate cupcakesErika Kerekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05634307142866395851noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-41459895879036339332010-01-20T09:52:12.379-08:002010-01-20T09:52:12.379-08:00Erika, I think they're gorgeous! Congrats! T...Erika, I think they're gorgeous! Congrats! The pretty robin's egg blue looks so chic on the chocolate cupcake. Lovely!<br /><br />As for the buttercream - you're right, the heat of your hands does tend to melt the frosting. When I was doing my cake business, I would often have to stop while piping and put the bag in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to stiffen it up. <br />The Diva on a Diethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336939733516236525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-27280785108907605542010-01-19T15:40:59.353-08:002010-01-19T15:40:59.353-08:00You're going to be famous! Want to bring those...You're going to be famous! Want to bring those cupcakes to my house and have some tea?<br />MargaretMargaret Studerhttp://www.examiner.com/x-12909-Tea-Examinernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-78482181262423836772010-01-19T07:56:47.004-08:002010-01-19T07:56:47.004-08:00Erika, Love the stars cupcakes and the color looks...Erika, Love the stars cupcakes and the color looks Tiffany blue on my screen - deliciously beautiful! I, too, am experimenting with pastry bags lately, though I'm only using the round tube like tip and making fat, toothpaste like swirls on my cupcakes. They didn't come out pretty enough for my blog! :) Your theory about the buttercream softening sounds about right to me. Maybe try a Paula Rosenthalhttp://www.justabitedesserts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-25263070073918104482010-01-19T07:37:38.035-08:002010-01-19T07:37:38.035-08:00Abby, I'm so delighted you stopped by! Thank y...Abby, I'm so delighted you stopped by! Thank you for that great recipe. It's going right in my recipe box - I know it's going to get a workout. And by the way, my husband, who is notoriously picky, LOVED the cupcakes (he took off the frosting, though - I made him eat the ugliest one).Erika Kerekeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634307142866395851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-6773364919270478792010-01-19T07:31:50.964-08:002010-01-19T07:31:50.964-08:00Your cupcakes look FAB! I'm glad you like my W...Your cupcakes look FAB! I'm glad you like my Weekend Baker and Emergency Cupcakes -- it's my go-to recipe as well. Have fun with Kelly Ripa!Abby Dodgehttp://www.abbydodge.comnoreply@blogger.com