Monday, 26 October 2009

  • Trick or Sweet: Ghoulish Cupcakes Recipe from Bredenbeck's Bakery of Philadelphia

    This is a guest post from CakeSpy.

    Disaster!

    Dear Bredenbeck’s Bakery,

    I've never met you, but I love you. Why? Because recently you sent me the adorable following recipe / Halloween craft idea: Ghoulish Cupcakes! I'm happy to report that it is as easy in practice as it is in theory, and all parties to which they are served are completely delighted--and satisfied by the taste, as well. It's no trick: these are a real treat!

    Sweet regards,

    CakeSpy

    P.S. To all others--do you want to recreate this magic at home? It's easy. Just do this:

    Ghostly Halloween Cupcakes

    -recipe kindly donated by Bredenbeck’s Bakery in Philadelphia -

    You'll need:
    • A dozen of your favorite cupcakes (I used this recipe)
    • 16 oz. vanilla icing (I used this recipe)
    • 22 oz. (two packages) white chocolate chips or candy coating, plus a generous tablespoon of vegetable shortening (the shortening is my addition)
    • Gel icing
    Directions:
    1. Start with your favorite cupcake recipe and bake according to instructions.
    2. Flip your cooled cupcakes upside down, and spoon a dollop of icing on top (of the upturned bottom) to add height
    3. Place the iced cupcakes in the freezer until icing is firm
    4. Melt white chocolate and shortening in a double boiler
    5. Place frozen iced cupcakes on a wire rack
    6. Spoon melted white chocolate or candy coating over top of iced cupcakes, allowing excess to drizzle through wire rack
    7. Create beady eyes and scary faces with black shoestring licorice or gel icing
    8. Enjoy!

    Ghostly Cupcakes

    If you happen to be in Philadelphia, you can also try the original Bredenbeck’s version of these tasty treats. I hear a rumor that for the month of October, customers who say “Boo!” will receive a ghost cupcake for a discounted price.

    Awesome, no?

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